We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming event, “AI & Beyond: Innovations in IBD & Healthcare” where we will explore groundbreaking advancements at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and healthcare, specifically focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) care and research.
This is a free-of-charge event and access will be restricted only to guests whose registration is confirmed by the organizing committee.
We appreciate your interest in being part of the change and adoption of innovative technologies!
Event Details
Venue
- Date: April 5, 2024 07:45 am
- Venue: Pacific Rim Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver, BC (Click here to get directions)
- Location: Ballroom Emerald A & B
Program
| Time | Activity | Details |
| 7:30 – 7:45 |
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Please join us in the Foyer of the ballroom for an early meet and greet before the conference starts.
Breakfast will be available at all times. |
| 7:45 – 7:50 |
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We’ll dedicate a moment to thank all our sponsors and the different stakeholders that have supported The IBD Cente of BC in its innovative endeavors. |
| 7:50 – 8:10 |
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Dr. Rosenfeld will be presenting the highlights of the different data initiatives the IBD Centre of BC has been working on utilizing Cloud computing, AI, ML, NLP, and other technologies applied in the IBD field. |
| 8:10 – 8:20 |
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Discover how IMT‘s innovative AWS-based solution empowered The IBD Centre of BC with unprecedented analytics capabilities by harnessing the potential of unstructured clinical data like never before! |
| 8:20 – 9:00 |
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At the heart of LLMs lies their ability to comprehend, generate, and manipulate human language at an unprecedented scale and complexity. In healthcare, this capability opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for improving patient care, clinical decision-making, and medical research. Dr. Shwartz will walk the audience through these opportunities, and the different aspects we should be aware of. |
| 9:00 – 9:15 |
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Keynote Speaker TBA Dr. Greg Rosenfeld, The IBD Centre of BC Dr. Brian Bressler, The IBD Centre of BC Vincent Tran, IMT |
| 9:15 – 10:00 |
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Dedicate a few minutes to get to know those interested in the same fields/areas. Stakeholders from across the health sector in BC will be attending this event. |
Speakers
Hear from renowned experts and thought leaders in the fields of AI, ML, and healthcare as they share their insights, experiences, and research findings.
Dr. Vered Shwartz
Dr. Vered Shwartz is a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute. She is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UBC. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) and the University of Washington. Read more
Dr. Greg Rosenfeld
Dr. Rosenfeld leads strategy, development, communications and more at The IBD Centre of BC, where he hopes to leave a lasting professional legacy. Read more
Vincent Tran
As the Director of Innovation at IMT, Vincent Tran is a versatile professional known for leading the development of advanced solutions to tackle complex technical and business challenges. His forward-thinking approach propels IMT into the forefront of the ever-changing world of technology. Read moreThank You to Our Sponsors for their Continuous Support
Celltrion Healthcare
Takeda Canada
InfoMagnetics Technologies Corp.
Registration & Contact
Be sure to reserve your spot early by registering here.
Secure your place at this exciting gathering of industry leaders, researchers, and healthcare professionals. For inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or to learn more about the event, please contact us at info@ibdcentrebc.ca or 604.416.4444 Ext. 281.
We look forward to welcoming you to “AI & Beyond: Innovations in IBD & Healthcare.“