Technology Causing Paradigmatic Shifts in Medicine
Berlin, 14 August 2015 – From prevention to early risk warning, to biotechnology and innovative materials for Prosthetics 2.0, all the way to a plethora of new healthcare apps – medical technology is making enormous progress.
One thing is for sure: Our lives will change in the coming years – be it through apps for running self-checks, through genetic profiling for personal diagnostics, or through emotions analytics that permit an all new form of relationship between mankind and technology.
The two-day congress on 7 + 8 September at the CityCube Berlin presents trends and visions of the fields of Mobility, Health, Design, Big Data, and Home Entertainment.
Monday, Sep 7, 2015
02:00 pm – 03.40 pm Session Mobility
04:00 pm – 05.30 pm Session Health
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2015
09:00 am – 10.30 am Session Big Data
10:55 am – 12.25 pm Session Design
01:45 pm – 03:15 pm Session Home
03:30 pm – 04:50 pm Session Entertainment
Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Max Little, Aston University, Mathematician and Statistician.
Little’s research includes a breakthrough technique to monitor – and potentially screen for – Parkinson's disease through simple voice recordings.
Dr. Cory D. Kidd, Catalia Health, Founder and CE.
Kidd will show how an innovative and interactive online platform that combines psychology with artificial intelligence can promote effective behavior change.
David Schärf, OneLife, CEO and Founder.
As Managing Director of the start-up OneLife Schärf will show how an app can work as a „digital diary“for pregnant women, giving support and advices.
Raymond McCauley, Singularity University, Scientist, Engineer, Entrepreneur. The scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur at the forefront of biotechnology will tell us how the latest developments in biotechnology and high-tech medicine will influence our lives.
Stefan Richard, Preventicus, COO.
Richard will show the increasing importance of apps if it comes to prevention and risk screening of widespread diseases.
IFA+Summit press registration
Separate registration for the press: due to limited seating capacity press members must register separately. Please apply here to attend: Press registration.
IFA is the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances and will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds (ExpoCenter City) from 4 to 9 September 2015.
Source: Press release
