Innovation and Artificial Intelligence: The Path from Research to Practice

The Conference focuses on exploring trends and future developments in healthcare, showcasing advancements in medicine, role and necessity of innovations and the impact of Artificial Intelligence. The event will gather field experts and policy makers in both presentations and panel discussions and delve into topics of enhancing patient care and everyday lives through cutting-edge technology and innovations.

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Transforming Healthcare: The Role of Innovation in Shaping the Future

26 March, RSU Pharmaceutical Education and Research Centre Lobby, 21 Konsula iela, Rīga

The innovation section focuses on the transformative power of innovation in shaping the future of healthcare. This event will bring together leading experts, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore the advancements in areas such as precision medicine, digital health, and patient-centred care. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and insightful presentations, the event highlights the critical role of innovation in bridging the gap between research and practice, ultimately improving health outcomes and healthcare delivery. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current trends, innovation landscape and the collaborative efforts needed to drive progress in the medical field. Join us for an inspiring dialogue on how innovation is revolutionizing healthcare and paving the way for a better future.

Keynote Speakers

Thomas Höfer

Roche Diagnostics Baltics

Aistė Jekabsone

EXOLITUS, Lithuania

Kristaps Kļaviņš

Baltic Biomaterials Center of Excellence

Jeļena Koļesņikova

Riga Stradiņš University, Latvian Clinical Personality Test

Sigvards Krongorns

Verge HealthTech Fund

Viktorija Perepjolkina

Riga Stradiņš University, Latvian Clinical Personality Test

Tamar Raz

Hadassah University Medical Center’s technology transfer and innovation company, Israel

Andrii Sekhirev

Biocatalyst Foundation

Assoc. Prof. Dins Šmits

Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia

Lauris Vidzis

Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Latvia

Barbara Vízhányó-Fogden

EIT Health InnoStars, Hungary

Baiba Ziemele

Latvian Network of Patient Organizations

Agenda

Session I
9:00–9:05	Welcoming remarks and an introduction to the day's agenda
9:05–9:20	Opening Speeches: Dins Šmits, RSU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economics of Latvia Representative of the Ministry of Health of Latvia
9:20–10:30	Presentation: Transforming Tomorrow: Advancing Medical Innovations from Lab to Market Tamar Raz (Israel), PhD, Former CEO of Hadasit, Hadassah University Medical Center’s technology transfer and innovation company
10:30–11:00	Break
Session II
11:00–11:50	Panel discussion: Exploring the Impact of Emerging Trends on Health Outcomes: Innovations Shaping the Future of Healthcare Participants: Aiga Balode, Deputy State Secretary for Digitalization and Change Management at the Ministry of Health Dins Šmits, RSU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lauris Vidzis, Chief Executive Officer, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital Baiba Ziemele, Chair of the Board, Latvian Network of Patient Organizations Tamar Raz (Israel), PhD, Former CEO of Hadasit, Hadassah University Medical Center’s technology transfer and innovation company Thomas Höfer, Country Manager, Roche Diagnostics Baltics
11:50–12:10	Presentation: The Role of Government in Advancing Healthcare Innovation Raivis Bremšmits, Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Economics
12:10–12:30	Presentation: Innovation Illusion: Rethinking Why Invest in Healthcare Sigvards Krongorns, Associate at Verge HealthTech Fund
12:30–13:30	Break
Session III: From the Lab Bench to Patient Lives. Keynote Speeches
13:30– 13:35	Open call: EIT Jumpstarter, Luīze Madara Ziediņa, EIT Health RIS hub Latvia
13:35– 13:40	Open call: Deep Tech Atelier
13:40– 14:00	Barbara Vízhányó-Fogden (Hungary), EIT Health InnoStars Collaboration Lead
14:00– 14:15	Kristaps Kļaviņš, Representative of the Baltic Biomaterials Center of Excellence
14:15– 14:30	Aistė Jekabsone (Lithuania), EXOLITUS Chief Executive Officer
14:30– 14:45	Jeļena Koļesņikova, Viktorija Perepjolkina, RSU, Latvian Clinical Personality Test
14:45– 15:00	Andrii Sekhirev (Estonia), Co-Founder of Biocatalyst Foundation
15:00–15:30	Break
Session IV: Abstract Pitch Presentations and Hackathon Finals
15:30–16:00	The Initial Version of the Depression Scale for Adolescents in Latvia Presenter: Zane Gulbe
	Wireless Continuous Monitoring of Patient Vital Signs in Hospital Setting Presenter: Dr. Aelita Plinta
	Evaluating a Telemedicine-Integrated Workflow to Enhance Acute Ischemic Stroke Care: A Protocol for an Observational Multicenter Study Presenter: Dr. Guna Semjonova
16:00–17:30	Hackathon presentations and awarding ceremony

Poster presentations

Poster Screen #7, Cafeteria, RSU, 16 Dzirciema iela

10:30–10:40	Implementation of 3D Scanning for Precise Calculation of Burn-Injured Body Areas Prof. Aivars Vētra
10:40–10:50	3D Technologies in Custom Orthoses Creation for Acute Treatment in Hospital Settings Prof. Aivars Vētra
10:50–11:00	Latvian primary care physicians’ attitudes and intentions to use telemedicine in daily practice Dr. Rihards Lapsa

Main Topics

• Digital Transformation in Healthcare
• Precision medicine
• Digital innovations
• Telemedicine

Scientific Committee

• Assoc. Prof. Dins Šmits, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Rīga Stradiņš University
• Lauris Vidzis, Chief Executive Officer, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital 
• Baiba Ziemele, Chair of the Board, Latvian Network of Patient Organizations
• Antons Mislēvičs, Ph.D, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at C.t.co.

Bridging the Gap: From AI Research to Real-World Impact

27 March, RSU Pharmaceutical Education and Research Centre Lobby, 21 Konsula iela, Rīga

The future of AI isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. On March 27, leading minds from academia, industry, and government will come together to explore how artificial intelligence moves from cutting-edge research to practical applications that transform healthcare, business, and society. Join us for a day filled with powerful speeches from policy leaders and AI and business experts, including in-depth keynotes on future AI trends in medicine and the critical role of AI skills for tomorrow’s leaders. We will continue with a high-level conversation on the strategic development of AI, featuring top voices from the public sector, private industry, and science, addressing AI’s impact on national digital transformation, healthcare, and business innovation. We have multiple formats and ways to dive into AI related topics, master classes and scientific presentations and discussions. This conference is your opportunity to connect with thought leaders, gain industry insights, and engage in hands-on discussions shaping the future of AI. Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, or industry professional, expect a day of inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and practical takeaways.

Keynote Speakers

Aiga Balode

Ministry of Health, Latvia

Elena Czeizler

Varian Medical Systems, Finland

Aldis Ērglis

Emergn, Latvia

Pauls Jansons

TET, Latvia

Āris Kasparāns

National Health Service of Latvia

Arvils Kupris

Latvian AI Association

Antons Mislēvičs

C.T.Co, Latvia

Gatis Ozols

Government CIO, Latvia

Assoc. Prof. Maija Radziņa

Department of Radiology, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia

Vadim Ratner

IBM Research, Haifa Lab, Israel

Renāte Strazdiņa

Microsoft, Central Europe

Agenda

Session I: Opening and Keynotes on AI
9:00–9:05	Welcoming remarks and an introduction to the day's agenda
9:05–9:20	Opening Speeches: Inga Bērziņa, Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development (Latvia) Toms Baumanis, Vice-Rector for Administration and Development at Rīga Stradiņš University (Latvia)
9:20–10:30	Keynote: Why are AI skills important for future leaders. Industry perspective Renāte Strazdiņa, Dr. sc. ing, National Technology Officer Central Europe at Microsoft (Latvia)
9:20–10:30	Keynote: Future trends in AI and Medicine Antons Mislēvičs, Dr. sc. ing, Head of AI / Machine Learning at C.T.Co (Latvia)
10:30–11:00	Break
Session II: Discussion "Exploring the Impact of AI and strategic development"
11:00–12:30	Moderator: Edgars Kuzmans (Latvia) Participants: Gatis Ozols, Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation for Smart Administration and Regional Development (Latvia) Pauls Jansons, Director of AI development department, Tet (Latvia) Aldis Ērglis, VP of Technology Strategy And Country Manager at Latvia, Emergn (Latvia) Antons Mislēvičs, Dr. sc. ing, Head of AI / Machine Learning at C.T.Co (Latvia) Maija Radziņa, Associate Professor of Radiology and Chief of Radiology research laboratory for Rīga Stradiņš University (Latvia) Representative from Ministry for Health of the Republic of Latvia Representative from Latvian AI Association (MILA) Representative from The National Health Service of Latvia
12:30–13:30	Break
Session III: Scientific research presentations on the topic of AI
13:30–15:00	Haptic touch devices and AI in Haptograms Mihkel Tedremaa, Product Development Manager for Seventh Sense OÜ (Estonia)
	AI Research in RSU
	Harnessing AI for Advanced Radiation Therapy in Cancer Care Dr. Elena Czeizler, Automated Treatment Planning and AI Team manager for Varian Medical Systems (Finland)
15:00–15:30	Break
Session IV: Panel Disscusion "Unlocking Medical Innovations with AI Solutions"
15:30–17:00	Moderator: Edgars Kuzmans (Latvia) Participants: Baiba Ziemele, Patient advocate, Latvian Network of Patient Organizations  Signe Mežinska, Dr.sc.soc., Bioethics expert, University of Latvia Emil Syundyukov, Chief executive officer, Longenesis Bart Roelands, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Session V: AI themed workshops (Rooms 104 and 106)
15:00–17:00	Haptic touch devices and AI in Haptograms Mihkel Tedremaa, Product Development Manager for Seventh Sense OÜ (Estonia)

Main Topics

• Artificial Intelligence
• Strategic development
• Digital innovations
• AI in medicine and healthcare