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III Conference on innovation and entrepreneurship in care

30/05/2024

Innovation in healthcare has the power to transform lives and improve the quality of healthcare. However, how can we ensure that technological advances truly impact the daily lives of patients and healthcare professionals? This is the central challenge that a highly relevant event in the sector will address: the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care.

On May 31, 2024, the College of Nursing of the Principality of Asturias invites us to participate in the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care. This event will take place at the Municipal Center of El Coto in Gijón, a space specially chosen for its capacity to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences. During this day, professionals passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of healthcare will come together.

The event will serve as a meeting point to discuss and learn about the latest trends in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as offer practical workshops and inspiring talks to attendees. With a program that promises to be enriching and full of surprises, the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care is shaping up to be a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn from experts, and explore the latest innovations in healthcare.

What is the III Conference on innovation and entrepreneurship in care?

The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care is a flagship event in the healthcare sector, focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare. Organized by the College of Nursing of the Principality of Asturias, this event brings together professionals from various disciplines to explore and develop innovative solutions that improve the quality of healthcare.

The main objective of the event is to provide a platform where experts in health, technology, business, and design can collaborate and share knowledge. This interdisciplinary collaboration is important as it allows for the combination of different perspectives and skills to address the challenges in the healthcare sector comprehensively and effectively.

Event goals

Identification of problems in the healthcare system

The conference aims to identify and analyze current problems in the healthcare system, especially those that can be addressed through innovative technological solutions. By focusing on real and urgent problems, the event ensures that the projects developed are relevant and have a tangible impact on improving care.

Promotion of collaboration between different sectors

A key component of the conference is the promotion of collaboration between different sectors, including medicine, nursing, technology, and business. This interdisciplinary cooperation facilitates the exchange of ideas and the creation of comprehensive solutions that address the various aspects of healthcare.

Creation of an innovation ecosystem

The conference also aims to create an innovation ecosystem that inspires and supports the development of new projects and tools. This environment fosters experimentation and continuous learning, providing professionals with a space to explore new technologies and approaches in healthcare.

In summary, the event is designed to drive the advancement of the healthcare sector through collaboration and innovation. By bringing together professionals from different disciplines, it promotes a comprehensive and creative approach to solving the challenges of the healthcare system, with the ultimate goal of improving patients’ quality of life and the efficiency of healthcare.

Event program

Day 1: may 30, 2024 (pre-event workshop)

Schedule and location

• Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Location: Assembly Hall of the Impulsa Building, Los Prados, 166, 33203 Gijón, Asturias

Description of activities and speakers

The first day of the conference will start with a pre-event workshop designed to introduce participants to new technologies applied to healthcare. Organized by Pixelshub, this workshop will focus on exploring innovative tools and methodologies that are revolutionizing the healthcare sector. The scheduled modules will offer a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies and their practical application in healthcare.

Workshop modules

• Module 1: Some technological reflections
• Module 2: Key enabling technologies in health
• Module 3: Success stories in implementing industry 4.0 solutions in health, for professionals, patients, and caregivers
• Module 4: Emerging technologies; what’s coming?
• Module 5: “Think outside the box.” Ai as a paradigm shift in health
• Module 6: Limits of enabling technologies in health. Are there any?
• Module 7: Practical workshop
• Module 8: Sharing outcomes

Day 2: May 31, 2024 (main event)

Schedule and location

• Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Location: Centro Municipal Integrado “El Coto”, Plaza de la República, s/n, 33204 – Gijón, Asturias

Program details and planned sessions

The second day of the conference will be a full event packed with informative sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities. Below are the scheduled activities:

• 9:00 AM: Participant reception
  • Attendees will be welcomed and accredited for the event.
• 9:30 AM: Institutional opening
  • Official inauguration of the event with welcome remarks from the authorities of the College of Nursing of the Principality of Asturias.
• 10:00 AM: Metaverse and virtual reality as an opportunity for improvement in training and preparing healthcare professionals
  • Speaker: Manuel Pardo Ríos
  • Description: Manuel will discuss how the metaverse and virtual reality can be leveraged to improve the training and preparation of healthcare professionals.
• 10:30 AM: TALENTUO: A formula to encourage innovation
  • Moderator: Begoña Cueto Iglesias
  • Participants: Ana Fernández Feito, David González Pando, David Hevia Sánchez
  • Description: This interactive session will explore how to foster innovation through different methodologies and approaches.
• 11:30 AM: Coffee Break
• 12:00 PM: Collaborative innovation: Participation in the continuous improvement of care
  • Speaker: Marta Cano Berrade
  • Description: Marta will present how collaboration can be a key driver for continuous improvement in healthcare.
• 12:30 PM: The Adventure of entrepreneurship
  • Speaker: Sandra Martínez López
  • Description: Sandra will share her experience in entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector, offering practical advice and lessons learned.
• 1:00 PM: Entrepreneurship in dermatological and aesthetic care
  • Speaker: Belén Fernández Suárez and María Pintueles Álvarez from Keneya Salud
  • Description: Belén and María will discuss the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in the field of dermatological and aesthetic care.
• 1:30 PM: Connecting people and remote care
  • Speaker: Belén Fernández Suárez and María Pintueles Álvarez from Keneya Salud
  • Description: Belén and María will discuss the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in the field of dermatological and aesthetic care.
• 2:00 PM: Lunch break
• 3:30 PM: Innovating in health: mHealth Challenge 2024
  • Speaker: Eric García Ordoñez
  • Description: Eric will present the mHealth Challenge 2024, highlighting the opportunities for innovation in health that this event offers and how it can transform the healthcare system through advanced technological solutions.
• 4:00 PM: Innovation from the perspective of nursing students
  • Speaker: Laura Santos Cortina
  • Description: Laura will share her vision of innovation in care from the perspective of students, emphasizing the importance of involving new generations in the process of transforming the healthcare sector.
• 4:30 PM: Gamification in the classroom
  • Speaker: Leticia Bazo Hernández
  • Description: Leticia will discuss how gamification can be used as an effective tool to enhance the training and engagement of nursing students
• 5:00 PM: Simulation as a form of innovation in the classroom
  • Speaker: Mariona Farrés Tarafa
  • Description: Mariona will explore the use of simulation in healthcare education, showing how this methodology can innovate teaching and better prepare future healthcare professionals.
• 5:30 PM: Innovation in the social-healthcare field: The vision from CTIC
  • Speaker: Jimena Pascual Fernández
  • Description: Jimena will present CTIC’s perspective on innovation in the social-healthcare sector, highlighting emerging projects and technologies that are transforming healthcare.
• 6:00 PM: Closing
  • Conclusions and official closing of the event, highlighting the most important points and expectations for future editions.

The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care promises to be a dynamic and educational event, where attendees can explore the latest trends in healthcare innovation, share experiences, and establish valuable professional connections.

Speaker profiles

• Manuel Pardo Ríos: Vice Dean of the Degree in Podiatry and Professor of the Degree in Nursing at UCAM. Nurse 061 Murcia.
• Begoña Cueto Iglesias: Professor of Applied Economics in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Oviedo.
• Ana Fernández Feito: Professor in the Nursing Area at the University of Oviedo and co-PI of the research group “Person-Centered Care” at ISPA.
• David González Pando: Professor of Mental Health and Psychopathology at the Faculty of Nursing in Gijón.
• David Hevia Sánchez: Teaching and Research Staff at the University of Oviedo in the Area of Cell Biology.
• Sandra Martínez López: Founding Partner of the Association of Business Women.
• Belén Fernández Suárez: Worker and co-founder of KENEYA SL, a clinic for nursing care and dermoesthetic nursing.
• María Pintueles Álvarez: Worker and co-founder of KENEYA SL, a clinic for nursing care and dermoesthetic nursing.

• Marián García Prieto: Founder and CEO of I4life.
• Eric García Ordoñez: Founder and CEO of GooApps®.
• Leticia Bazo Hernández: President of the Spanish Society of Neonatal Nursing.
• Marta Cano Berrade: Lean HealthCare Consultant – Thinking With You.
• Mariona Farrés Tarafa: Head of the SAVI Center at the Sant Joan de Déu Teaching Campus.
• Jimena Pascual Fernández: Director of Technologies for Health, Active Aging, and Wellbeing at CTIC.
• Laura Santos Cortina: 4th-year Nursing Student at the University of Oviedo.

Eric García and the mHealth Challenge 2024

Within the framework of the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care, one of the most anticipated moments will be the presentation by Eric García, CEO of GooApps. With more than 15 years of experience in the technology sector, Eric is a reference in health innovation. His talk will focus on the importance of innovation in the healthcare field, emphasizing how emerging technologies can transform healthcare.

Eric will discuss the current challenges facing the healthcare system and how interdisciplinary collaboration can offer innovative and effective solutions. He will highlight practical cases and successful projects that have marked a before and after in healthcare, offering an inspiring vision of the future of digital health.

Additionally, Eric will introduce the mHealth Challenge 2024, an event organized by GooApps to be held from June 13 to 20, 2024. This challenge is designed to foster technological innovation in the health sector, bringing together experts from various disciplines to develop solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the healthcare system.

Details of the mHealth Challenge 2024

Objectives and structure of the event

The main objective of the mHealth Challenge 2024 is to identify and solve problems in the Spanish public health system through innovative technological solutions. The event will be structured in several phases to ensure a rigorous and collaborative process:

• Registration and challenge identification: Participants are invited to register their problems and proposed solutions. This initial process ensures that the selected challenges are relevant and urgent.
• Team selection and formation: Multidisciplinary teams combining knowledge of health, technology, and business will be formed. Each team will consist of healthcare personnel, pharmaceutical industry mentors, consultants, and GooApps programmers.
• Online development: During three online work sessions, teams will design and prototype their technological solutions. This format allows for continuous and flexible collaboration, taking advantage of the benefits of digital technology.
• Final on-site presentation: The event will culminate in an on-site session at the Margarita Salas Knowledge Mile in Gijón, where teams will present their projects to an expert jury. Presentations will be evaluated based on criteria of innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.

Benefits and opportunities for participants

The mHealth Challenge 2024 offers a unique platform for innovation and collaboration in the health sector. Participants will be able to:

• Collaborate with experts: Work alongside health professionals, technologists, and pharmaceutical industry experts, creating synergies that enhance the development of effective solutions.
• Develop skills: Acquire and refine skills in designing technological solutions, prototyping, and project presentation.
• Gain visibility: Present their ideas and projects to a high-level jury and an audience of industry professionals, increasing their visibility and reputation in the digital health field.
• Access funding opportunities: The most outstanding projects will have the opportunity to receive funding and support for implementation and scaling, facilitating the transition from idea to reality.
• Make a real impact on health: Contribute to the improvement of the Spanish public health system by implementing solutions that address specific and urgent problems, enhancing patient quality of life and healthcare efficiency.

The mHealth Challenge 2024 presents an invaluable opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the health sector through technological innovation. With the guidance and support of experts like Eric García and the GooApps team, participants will be able to develop solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also profoundly human and focused on people’s well-being.

Benefits and opportunities of the event

For healthcare professionals

Connections and learning from experts

The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to connect with experts and leaders in the field of healthcare innovation. This event provides a conducive environment for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, allowing participants to learn from the best in the industry. The sessions and workshops are designed to offer valuable insights into the most advanced practices and technologies, facilitating professional growth and continuous improvement in healthcare.

Exploration of the latest trends in innovation and entrepreneurship in care

The event also serves as a platform to explore and discuss the latest trends in innovation and entrepreneurship in care. Participants will have the opportunity to discover new tools, methodologies, and approaches that are revolutionizing the health sector. From the use of the metaverse and virtual reality in healthcare training to the implementation of artificial intelligence in care improvement, the conference will cover a wide range of topics crucial to the future of health. This knowledge will not only enrich the professional practice of attendees but also equip them with the necessary skills to lead change in their respective areas.

For students and new professionals

Space for idea exchange and professional development

For students and new professionals, the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care represents an ideal space for idea exchange and professional development. This event provides a platform where young talents can share their fresh and creative perspectives, collaborating with experienced professionals to tackle the challenges of the health sector. The interactive sessions and practical workshops provide a dynamic learning environment where participants can explore new technologies and methodologies, acquiring skills that will be crucial for their future careers in health.

Networking and collaboration opportunities

Additionally, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking and collaboration. Attendees will be able to connect with colleagues, mentors, and industry leaders, establishing professional relationships that can be fundamental to their development and success. These interactions not only facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences but also open doors to potential collaborations and joint projects. Networking in such an enriching environment allows students and new professionals to build a strong network of contacts that will support them throughout their careers.

The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care is an unmissable event for both seasoned professionals and those starting their careers in the health sector. With a rich program of content and opportunities, this event promises to be an invaluable source of learning, connection, and development, driving innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare.

Conclusion

The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care is shaping up to be an essential event for any professional and student interested in the future of health. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, these conferences will offer a unique platform to explore and develop innovative solutions that can transform the healthcare system. From practical workshops to inspiring lectures, the event is designed to provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and connections to advance their careers and contribute significantly to the healthcare sector.

It is an opportunity to be part of an event that promises to drive innovation in healthcare. The III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care is the ideal place to connect with colleagues, learn from experts, and explore the latest trends and technologies in the field. Mark your calendar for May 31, 2024, and make sure to register so you don’t miss any of the exciting scheduled activities.

At GooApps, we are delighted to have been invited to participate in this landmark event in the health sector. The presence of Eric García, CEO of GooApps, as a speaker at the conference underscores our commitment to technological innovation in healthcare. The presentation of the mHealth Challenge 2024 is an opportunity to share our initiatives and projects aimed at improving the quality of healthcare through innovative solutions.

GooApps is proud to contribute to the discussion and development of new ideas at the III Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Care. This event not only reinforces our position as leaders in health technology but also allows us to collaborate with other experts and professionals passionate about the continuous improvement of healthcare. We are convinced that the innovations presented and the discussions held at this conference will have a significant and positive impact on the future of the healthcare sector.