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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
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Predictive analytics
Healthcare metaverse
Chat GPT & Co.
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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

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