Event Overview
Event Name: 1st Diabetes and Digital Health Conference
Date: 24th November 2024
Venue: Mughal-e-Azam Banquet, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Time: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Aim and Objectives
The 1st Diabetes and Digital Health Conference 2024 aims to bring together healthcare professionals, academic leaders, technology providers, and the business community to engage in discussions around the advancement of diabetes care and the integration of digital health technologies in Pakistan. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where experts from various sectors can exchange ideas and identify practical solutions to address the growing diabetes burden in the country.
Objectives:
- Bridge Gaps in Diabetes Management:
Bring together academia, healthcare professionals, and business leaders to discuss the challenges in diabetes care across Pakistan, promoting a united approach to enhance treatment strategies and outcomes. - Promote Digital Health Innovation:
Explore the role of digital tools, AI-based healthcare solutions, and data-driven approaches in improving diabetes care, educating the healthcare community on the latest advancements and applications in diabetes management. - Launch Three Key Projects for Public Benefit:
- Dsukyan: An innovative AI-based face scan solution that, in just a 50-second selfie video, calculates cardiovascular wellness scores, enabling early detection and monitoring of heart-related risks among diabetes patients.
- Train the Trainer Program: A structured educational program aimed at training doctors across Pakistan on the latest diabetes guidelines, digital healthcare tools, and best practices for patient management, ensuring consistent and high-quality diabetes care.
- School Drive: A nationwide awareness initiative focused on combating the rise of childhood obesity and promoting healthy lifestyle habits to prevent diabetes and its related health risks among children and young adults.
Target Audience
The event aims to attract a diverse audience, including:
- Academia and University Leaders from medical and engineering institutions who can advocate for enhanced digital health education.
- Healthcare Professionals such as diabetologists, endocrinologists, general practitioners, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals interested in practical approaches to diabetes management.
- Business Leaders and Technology Providers to foster collaborations that will enhance the reach and impact of digital health innovations.
- Policy Makers who can support legislative and policy reforms in healthcare technology adoption.
Key Themes and Sessions
- Practical Approaches in Diabetes Management
- Talks from leading healthcare professionals on practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance diabetes care.
- Focused sessions on multi-disciplinary approaches, patient education, and the role of mental health in diabetes care.
- AI and Digital Health Solutions in Diabetes
- Presentations by experts on the impact of AI in revolutionizing diabetes management, including early detection, personalized treatment, and remote patient monitoring.
- Case studies of successful digital health solutions that have positively impacted patient care.
- Business Community’s Role in Digital Health Innovation
- Panel discussions involving business leaders and representatives from incubation centers on normalizing digital health solutions.
- Sessions to encourage investments and partnerships aimed at scaling healthcare technologies, ensuring they reach underserved communities.
- Project Launches
- Dsukyan: Demonstration of the AI-based face scan tool that calculates cardiovascular wellness scores in under a minute. Explanation of its role in diabetes care and patient health monitoring.
- Train the Trainer Program: Introduction to the new program that will empower doctors nationwide with the latest guidelines and tools for diabetes care, creating a ripple effect in healthcare quality.
- School Drive Initiative: Launch of an awareness campaign aimed at educating schools and communities on preventing childhood obesity and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Expected Outcomes
- Knowledge Sharing and Awareness: Participants will gain new insights into the latest advancements in diabetes management, including the role of technology and multidisciplinary approaches.
- Collaborations and Partnerships: Networking opportunities for academicians, healthcare professionals, and business leaders to foster collaborations that can bring innovative diabetes care solutions to the market.
- Launch of Groundbreaking Projects: By introducing Dsukyan, Train the Trainer, and the School Drive, we aim to create sustainable and impactful healthcare solutions, directly benefitting Pakistan’s diabetes community.
Conclusion
The 1st Diabetes and Digital Health Conference is set to become a landmark event, driving forward the dialogue on diabetes management and digital health in Pakistan. It will provide a unique platform for experts from various fields to come together, share their expertise, and develop actionable strategies for a healthier future. We believe this digital health conference will begin an era where technology, education, and healthcare work hand-in-hand to tackle one of Pakistan’s most significant health challenges.
Event Highlights
- National and International Speakers
- Interactive Panel Discussions
- Networking and Partnership Opportunities
- Launch of Key Project
Event Schedule Overview
Time | Activity | Details |
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | Recitation of the Holy Quran | Opening the event with the recitation. |
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM | National Anthem | Playing the national anthem of Pakistan. |
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM | Welcome Remarks | Brief welcome note by the host/organizers. |
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Lecture: Emerging Trends in Diabetes & Digital Health | Speaker: Dr. Sania Bashir, CEO of Diabetes TeleCare |
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Lecture: Practical Approaches to Cardiac Health in Diabetes | Speaker: : Dr. Faseeh Hashmi, Consultant Cardiologist |
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Project launching 1 – Dsukyan- AI Revolution | Dr Farrukh Bashir – MD Diabetes TeleCare |
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | DSukyan Global Analytics And Insights | Featuring Dr. Izhar, Malaysian Technology Partner for Dsukyan |
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Lecture:: Diabetes and Urological Health: Practical Guidelines for Early Intervention” | Speaker: Dr Imran Idrees Memon FCPS Urology |
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM | Lecture: Digital Health Innovations and Telemedicine | Speaker: Frederick, endorsed by the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (IsFteh) |
1:00 PM – 1: 15PM | Project launch 2: School Drive | Speaker: Dr Sania Bashir |
1:15- : 1: 30 PM | MOU signing with Schools | |
1:30- 1: 45PM | Lecture: Role of AI in Diabetes Care | Speaker: Dr Amit Rai – Consultant Diabetologist and Founder Doctors AI (India) |
1:45 pm – 2: 15 Pm | Prayer and Tea Break | |
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Fostering Innovation in Digital Health: Building a Collaborative Ecosystem | Kamran Afridi, Project Director NIC Hyderabad |
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Lecture: Global Insights of Digital Care in Diabetes Management,” | Key Note Speaker: Prof M. Hassanein, Consultant Endocrinologist UAE – Chairman DAR alliance |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Lecture: “Global Innovations and Challenges in Diabetes Care: A Roadmap for the Future” | Key Note Speaker: Prof. Dr. med. habil. Peter Egbert Hermann President IDF (yet to be confirmed) |
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Project Launching 3: Train The Trainer | Dr Farrukh Bashir- MD Diabetes TeleCare |
3:15 PM – 3: 30 PM | Lecture: Role Of Digital Health In Nutrition | Speaker: Niaz Maka Director Allam Iqbal Open University |
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel Discussion | Moderated By Dr Sania Bashir CEO Diabetes TeleCare |
Topic:” From Clinics to Communities: Addressing the Gaps in Diabetes Education and Outreach” | ||
Renowned Panelists will Join | ||
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Thank You Note | Final remarks and a vote of thanks to participants. |
Closing Note
We look forward to welcoming you to this pioneering event, where thought leaders, technology innovators, and healthcare professionals will converge to transform the future of diabetes care in Pakistan. We believe your participation will inspire impactful change and contribute to a healthier tomorrow for communities across the region.