Agenda AfterTech 22 April: Health technology exists – why do we sleep in class?
Norway risks falling behind in the development of the health services of the future. While other countries invest heavily in health innovation, Norwegian technology communities still face barriers in the form of tight budgets and few support schemes.
The consequence may be poorer services – both for patients and healthcare personnel.
- We know that the technology exists, the question is why we are still hesitant to use it on a larger scale in the Norwegian health service. If we are to succeed with the health services of the future, technologists and health personnel must work more closely together," says Raymond Kristiansen, project manager, NITO's Competence Centre.
At AfterTech on 22 April, NITO will focus on how artificial intelligence can be used in the health sector – in a responsible and value-creating way. The need is acute: A health service under pressure must deliver more with fewer resources, while at the same time the number of patients is increasing and the needs more complex.
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Several point out that the solution lies in closer collaboration between technologists and health personnel. Artificial intelligence can reduce time-consuming duplication of work, improve the flow of information and contribute to faster and more precise diagnostics. Examples already exist, for example in the analysis of fracture injuries and early detection of disease.
We have gathered three experts to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used in a responsible, practical and value-creating way in health. They all agree on one thing: Everyone is talking about AI, but in the health sector things are still moving too slowly.
Raymond Kristiansen, Project Manager, NITO Competence Centre
You'll meet
- Peder Smart Selfland, CEO of BrAInXR Company and head of professional network AI at NITO
- Ninnis Thorkildsen, chair of the professional committee in NITO orthopaedics and orthopedic engineer
- Ishita Barua, doctor, entrepreneur and AI researcher at UiA
The panel debate will be moderated by Raymond Kristiansen, Project Manager, NITO's Competence Centre.
Time and place: April 22 at Rebel in Oslo
Doors open at 16:00. Professional program from 16:45 to approx. 18:00.
