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MEDICA Health IT Forum 2023 to Highlight General Digitalization Trends

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 13 Oct 2023

Image: The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM is a platform for innovations (Photo courtesy of MEDICA)

Image: The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM is a platform for innovations (Photo courtesy of MEDICA)

This year, the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM will once again be a part of the renowned international medical trade fair MEDICA (Düsseldorf, Germany) scheduled for 13-16 November 2023. The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM is a platform for innovations where attendees can experience top-class talks and sessions on the way to data-driven healthcare. In addition, there will be topic-related exhibits from leading universities and research institutions in the adjoining exhibition area, providing a comprehensive and tangible picture of digitally-optimized medicine.

The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM 2023 will bundle expertise and the latest developments and the pioneers of the industry will themselves be present. The forum 2023 will include expert panels with a keynote, followed by a series of statements and a panel discussion, as well as Q&A, a series of complementary tech talks, and open mic for exhibitor lectures & demonstrations. The complete program of the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM is as follows:

Monday, 13 November 2023

Drug discovery with AI
Quantum computing
Circularity in healthcare
Gamification
Female doctorpreneurship
Open mic

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Predictive analytics
Healthcare metaverse
Chat GPT & Co.
Smart textiles
TikTok, Insta & Co. - Engaging, learning and networking on social media platforms
Green Hospital
Open mic

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Data spaces & platforms
Consumer health
Safe AI
Circadian health
Digital empowerment
Open mic

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Digital mental health
Automation in healthcare / RPA
Health tech for the elderly
Medical education & digitization
Nutrition
Open mic

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