Dare to think about health tech innovation
The cross-disciplinary approach @ Ghent University
At Ghent University and Ghent University Hospital, we believe in responsible innovation. We not only connect engineers, AI experts and health care professionals to develop high-level health technology, we also stimulate research into the ethical, legal and social implications of these innovations. By uniting expertise in health law, medical ethics, psychology, communication sciences and many other disciplines, we ensure societal impacts are studied before, during and after the implementation of health technologies. This event will illustrate this cross-disciplinary approach by highlighting key aspects such as medical ethics and the impact of AI on healthcare roles and decision-making.
We are pleased to invite you to an inspiring evening hosted by Ghent University at the Belgian Pavilion of the World Expo in Osaka.
This event will offer valuable insights and the opportunity to connect with researchers, professionals, and innovators from various sectors in the field of Health Tech Innovation.
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Event Center at the Belgian Pavilion, World Expo, Osaka
Program details
Welcome
6.05 pm – 6.10 pm: Welcome & information about the evening by the Tom Goffin (moderator)
6.10 pm - 6.15 pm: Miss Julie Bynens, Secretaris-Generaal van het Vlaamse Department Buitenlandse Zaken en Kanselarij
6.15 pm – 6.20 pm: Openingstatement by Rik Van de Walle (rector of Ghent University)
Prevention in health
6.25-6.40: Keynote: An ethics perspective on predictive algorithms and preventive care, Heidi Mertes
6.40-6.45: Q&A
Treatment and diagnosis
6.50-7.15: Panel discussion with
Aftercare
7.20-7.45: plenary discussion with the audience.
Closing
7.45 pm – 7.50 pm: Closing statement by Rik Van de Walle
7.50 pm – 7.55 pm: Take home messages, closing remarks.