Our agenda is a dynamic exploration of the trends driving the sector forward. Patient-centred care, generative AI, hospitals of the digital era and so much more – Health Tech Forward brings the latest insights that inform and inspire. And it’s not just theory: we are committed to providing practical strategies that our attendees can put to work right after they leave the event halls.
Agenda Themes
Digital, Equitable and Adaptable
A peek into the health system of the future
Every year, we bring together founders, VCs, providers and patient advocates to share their vision for the healthcare of the future. Join us as we talk all things that will matter in the next decade of health – from digital transformation to health equity.
Consumer-Centric Care
The loudest word is always patient
The golden rule of healthcare? It’s all about the patient. Plain and simple. Effective consumer strategies, better engagement and personalisation — we’re looking for the ultimate formula for creating the next-gen patient/consumer experience.
It’s All About Connection, Right?
Building a connected care ecosystem that (literally) saves lives
Discover how healthcare providers are using RPM and telemedicine to meet growing patients’ expectations. The experts will spill the tea on everything they know about the promise and the missing elements of connected care in 2024 and beyond.
Hospitals of the Digital Era
Electronic records, interoperability and other essentials
In Europe, only about half of hospitals have fully implemented electronic health records (EHRs). Like.. We have to do better. And while we’re still playing catch-up, let’s see what opportunities are there for a much-needed hospital digitalisation makeover.
Is Generative AI Changing the Game for Real?
Entering the age of digital ways of working
Before we trust a chatbot with our health, let’s check the do’s and don’ts. What should we be cautious about while jumping on the AI bandwagon? We’ve got you covered with all you need to know about ways AI can back up healthcare providers.
Bytes x Boundaries
Striking the balance between data transparency and innovation
Generative AI might be the health tech world’s current obsession, but what’s stealing the spotlight alongside its rise? Yep, data security. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of data and regulation challenges and brainstorm ways to tackle them.
Reimbursement for Modern Health, Reimagined
The old dynamic between payers and providers is just not it anymore
(Not-so-fun) fact: in 2023 the average physician spent 15 hours per week on administrative tasks related to insurance and billing. It’s time to rewrite reimbursement rules to align value-based models with efficiency for enhanced patient care.
The Need for Speed in Clinical Trials
Drug development and innovation: how to make things work?
10 years. That’s how long it takes a new medicine to complete the journey from initial discovery to market availability. The question is: is it possible to streamline the process? We will take a peek into the clinical trials of tomorrow – inclusive and turbocharged.
Let’s Talk about the Healthcare Workforce Situation
Are we doomed or can we trust technology to solve it?
With an impending shortage of 4.1 million healthcare workers projected by 2030 in Europe alone, the healthcare workforce strain has never ever been bigger. Turning to technology is all that is left to do, really, but what will it take to truly alleviate the strain?
