Concert Hall "Latvija"
Lielais laukums 1, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvija
Time remaining until the CoLab
October 27
Concert Hall "Latvija", Green Room
10.00 – 12.45
Visit to North Kurzeme Regional Hospital
14.00 – 15.00
October 28-29
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
9.00 – 16.00
The forum will be held in Latvian, but an English translation will be provided through the Zoom app, which you will need to connect to from your own phone. Please bring your own headphones.
Translation in the forum will be provided by the SIA TILDE MI tool.
From 27 to 29 October, a forum will take place in Ventspils focusing on the potential of artificial intelligence and digital solutions to advance healthcare in the regions. On the first day, experts from healthcare, the public sector, research and AI will discuss how technology can improve healthcare processes, encourage prevention and timely health checks, and help reach and engage the public more effectively. At the end of the day, participants will visit Ventspils Hospital to gain first-hand insight into the healthcare working environment and its current challenges.
On 28 and 29 October, students will work in interdisciplinary teams on challenges proposed by healthcare organisations and companies, developing ideas and practical AI and digital solutions.
PROGRAMME – OCTOBER 27
OPENING | 10.00 – 11.00
Moderator: Rūta Maltisova
9.30 – Arrval and registration
Opening
- Ventspils Municipality – Jānis Vītoliņš
- Ventspils University of Applied Sciences – Andris Vaivads
- North Kurzeme Regional Hospital Ltd. – Juris Lācis
- Ministry of Health
FROM HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES TO POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
11.00 – 11.50
11.00 – 11.15 | If the Patient (Client) Does Not Understand, They Will Not Act
How Plain Language Helps Engage People in Preventive Healthcare | Aiga Veckalne, Guest Lecturer at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
11.15 – 11.30 | AI in Family Medicine Practice
Māris Belte, Latvian Rural Family Doctors Association
11.30 – 11.45 |Topic to be confirmed
Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
11.45 – 12.00 |Topic to be confirmed
Pauls Jansons, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Development Department at Tet
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can public participation in prevention and timely health checks be encouraged?
11.50 – 12.45
Panel participants:
Dr Aleksandrs Saveļjevs – Anaesthesiologist, intensive care physician and senior physician, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Aiga Veckalne – lecturer at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Māris Belte – Latvian Rural Family Doctors Association
- Pauls Jansons – Tet
- Community representative
COFFEE BREAK / LUNCH BREAK | 12.45 – 13.30
Visit to North Kurzeme Regional Hospital | 14.00 – 15.00
Advance registration required
28 October – CoLab Day 2
09.00–09.40 Workshop introduction
09.40–12.00 Introduction of business representatives and student formation of teams and allocation of tasks
12.00–13.00 Lunch break
13.00–14.00 Masterclass on organising work processes
14.00–15.45 Independent teamwork
15.45–16.00 Closing of the day
29 October – CoLab Day 3
09.00–09.15 Introduction to the day
09.15–10.30 Team mentoring
10.30–12.30 Independent teamwork
12.30–13.15 Lunch break
13.15–15.15 Idea presentations
15.15–16.00 Closing of the event
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