There's just days to go until Frontiers Health 2020. If you’re anything like the team here at S3 Connected Health, you’ll have been counting down for some time now.
For those of you who aren’t familiar, the event is one of the biggest, most immersive health conferences in the calendar, attended by thousands of innovators and leaders from the health industry. With live music and other performances also on the agenda, the highlights go beyond just healthcare.
Given this year’s unusual circumstances, the format is more accessible than ever, with a mix of online sessions, streamable offline events and activities at local hubs in Italy, Germany, Finland, Malta, Spain, Switzerland, and the US.
To make the most of the 60+ sessions and 200+ speakers on offer, all you need to do is sign up, fire up your computer, and click the link.
Sessions to watch out for
With many of us starting to settle into a ‘new normal’, it’s fitting that this year’s conference will delve into the digital health innovations helping us cope with the challenges of 2020. From telemedicine, to digital therapies, breakthrough technologies, ecosystem development, and much more.
With so much on offer, we’ve put together our top pick of sessions you absolutely can’t miss:
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Thu Nov 12, 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM (CET): Digital health in the focus of Germany's EU Council Presidency - Europe and Germany together on the move
With the advent of the Digital Health Reimbursement act last year, Germany is one of the most attractive markets in the EU to launch digital health solutions.
We’ll hear from Dr. Gottfried Ludewig, Director General Digitalisation and Innovation at the German Federal Ministry of Health on what the future has in store for digital health in Europe, and how the industry will form a key part of Germany’s EU Council Presidency.
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Thu Nov 12, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CET): Data & Innovation Driving the Future of Digital Health
COVID has rapidly accelerated the deployment of digital health solutions, and that makes the data which powers digital health more important than ever.
In this session, we’ll hear from global experts on the barriers preventing more coherent, cross-border collaboration and innovation in digital health, how we can overcome them, as well as what the future holds for the industry.
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Fri Nov 13, 3:55 PM - 4:15 PM: The unfulfilled promise of digital medicine: lessons from Proteus Digital Health
Proteus Health was once seen as one of the hottest companies in the industry, valued at over $1.5bn. In this session, we’ll hear from the company’s former CEO, Andrew Thompson, on how they went from these lofty heights to bankruptcy, as well as some of the lessons they have for other digital health businesses (not least how learning from your mistakes can put you firmly on the path for success.)
Get your meetings in the diary
Word to the wise: Frontiers Health isn’t just about the sessions!
Make sure you make the most of all the networking opportunities, even if you’re attending remotely. You might be missing out on the usual networking lunches, but with the help of the Frontiers Health networking tool, you’ll have access to all 1000+ experts in attendance – from medical device companies, to health service providers, investors, and start-ups – wherever they are.
Join the buzz on social #FH20
Participating remotely means it’s more important than ever to make the most of social media around the event.
While you might not be able to make the most of Berlin’s pubs and clubs, you can keep up with the action by following hashtag #FH20. Be sure to chip in with your own reflections.
Sign up now
If you haven’t already, get your pass for Frontiers Health 2020 here. We look forward to welcoming you on the 12th!
