29 - 30 October 2013, Edinburgh, UK.Telemedicine is one of the fastest growing areas of innovation in healthcare to improve patient care, increase access and lower costs. It is a proven solution to many of the systemic problems in our existing healthcare system. To stay on top of the possibilities and abreast of the latest innovations in telemedicine, the first European Telemedicine Conference is a must attend event.
The first annual European Telemedicine Conference (ETC) combines the efforts of several leading European Healthcare Organisations into one powerful event. In 2013, the ETC incorporates the annual Scottish Centre for Telemedicine and Telecare Conference with the UPMC International Telemedicine Conference. This collaboration also draws on the strengths of its other partners to produce a vibrant local event with rich international appeal.
With speakers from USA, Spain, Norway, UK and more joining experts in telemedicine from Scotland, the conference promises to to deliver presentations covering all the major strategic issues of the day. The conference offers three tracks themed:
- Living well with telehealthcare!
- Telemedicine - From research and documentation to best practice.
- Telemedicine - Experiences from the clinical reality.
This unique interactive area of the Conference offers delegates hands-on experiences of pipe-line products and the latest concepts in telemedicine.
Universities, SMEs and service providers will showcase new and emerging products in this field and attendees will be able to try out, touch and feel healthcare IT simulations.
Based on the successful "Dragon's Den" BBC programme, the Innovation Hothouse will feature pitches by developers of their latest innovations to a panel of industry experts. The audience will decide upon the winning pitches and the winners will receive a special sponsorship "package" to assist in product development. There will be three sessions with pitches from:
- Health and care public sector
- Universities and R&D centers
- Small to medium enterprise
The panel will be led by Roy Lilley, well respected entrepreneur, writer, broadcaster and commentator on health and social issues. He has, twice, been voted top UK speaker on NHS topics so these sessions promise to be both informative and entertaining.
For further information, please visit:
http://telemedicineconference.eu
About HIMSS Europe
HIMSS Europe is dedicated to bringing together all the major players in the Health ICT community to transcend borders and languages and engender a truly regional dialogue. As members of HIMSS Europe, individual professionals (managers, administrators, clinicians, technology experts and users), vendor companies and IT providers meet, interact and learn from one another.
With the opening of its Europe office in Brussels, HIMSS is now positioned to provide activities, programmes and education specifically designed for the Europe Health ICT community. Guided by a Governing Council of members from within the Europe region, the HIMSS Europe staff will focus on the needs of individual and corporate members across Europe to ensure dedicated services and membership value.