The First IEEE Standards Workshop on AI for Healthcare is a pre-BioCAS2023 event held at Niagara Falls Convention Centre. It presents an exceptional opportunity that seamlessly bridges cutting-edge technology and medical expertise. In this era of rapid advancements in AI, comprehending the vital role of international standards in ensuring the secure, ethical, and impactful implementation of AI technologies is crucial for all stakeholders. This workshop serves as a unique platform for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together esteemed medical doctors, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders. Our distinguished panel of medical experts, AI researchers, and standardization specialists are eager to guide you through the intricate landscape of AI in healthcare. Engage in captivating sessions, interactive discussions, and practical case studies to gain valuable insights into how international standards empower data privacy, interoperability, and patient-centric care. Join us and unlock the transformative potential of AI in healthcare while upholding the highest standards of quality and ethics.
Date: October 18, 2023
Venue: Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Technical Program
Technical Program
At Niagara Falls Convention Centre
8:00 – 8:30 Opening Ceremony with the remarks from the following members:
- Peter Lian, General Chair
- Manuel Delgado-Restituto, President of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society
- Kun Sun, President of Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to SJTU
- Ping He, Director of Shanghai Hospital Development Center
8:30 – 9:20 Keynote Speech 1: Getting Beyond the Hype in AI in Health – What Needs to Be Realized, Maria Palombini, Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Global Practice Lead, IEEE Standards Association (hosted by Peter Lian)
9:20 – 10:20 Keynote Speech 2: Digital Health: Reflections in Practice, Lie-bin Zhao, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to SJTU
(hosted by Ming Li)
10:20 – 10:50 Photo session and tea break
10:50 – 11:40 Keynote Speech 3: Leveraging Wearable and AI in Point-of-Care Medicine, Ralph Etienne-Cummings, Johns Hopkins University (hosted by Mohamad Sawan)
11:40 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 13:45 Keynote Speech 4: Digitalization Promotes High-Quality Development – Experience in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Chang Chen, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital (hosted by Li Hong)
13:45 – 15:15 Round Table Session
Panelist: Jue Cen, Ming Li, Li Hong, Mohamad Sawan, Hosted by Peter Lian
15:15 – 15:45 Tea break
15:45 – 16:15 Overview of IEEE Standards Process, Yongfu Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
16:15 – 16:30 IEEE CASS Standards Activities, Peter Lian, York University
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Remarks hosted by Peter Lian
- Myung Hoon Sunwoo, CASS President-Elect
- Peter Lian, General Chair
Registration Fee: US$100 (including lunch and tea breaks)
Getting to Niagara Falls
- By Car: As fast as 1.5 hours (traffic depending!) via the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)/403
- By Bus: As fast as 1 hour 40/50 minutes via Megabus or with FlixBus
- By Train: As fast as 2 hours 15 minutes (direct) with the GoTransit
Note: If you arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can take the UP Express to Union Station, and then take Megabus or Flixbus to Niagara Falls. The lowest rate for Megabus is $2 for a return trip! Book your ticket early.
Accommodation:
We have arranged a special room block and pricing for attendees at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview. This is a quick 7-minute walk to the workshop location at Niagara Falls Convention Center.
Rooms are available for $165 CAN and include a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning, 2 complimentary drink tickets per suite, per night for the nightly evening reception, and complimentary Wi-Fi per suite, per night.
To make a reservation click here or call 1-800-420-6980 and request the IEEE Standards Workshop block of rooms.
The deadline for attendees to make their reservations is September 17, at or before 5:00 PM (EDT).
6700 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6
Canada
Organizing Committee:
General Co-Chairs
Peter Lian, York University, Canada
Ping He, Shanghai Hospital Development Center, China
Kun Sun, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to SJTU, China
Lie-Bin Zhao, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to SJTU, China
Technical Program Committee
Timothy Constandinou, Imperial College London, UK
Nicole McFarlane, University of Tennessee, USA
John Deepu, University College Dublin, Ireland
Kiran Gunnam, Micron, USA
Xin Ma, Shanghai 6th People’s Hospital Affiliated to SJTU, China
Chang Chen, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, China
Jun Liu, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to SJTU, China
Xing Dai, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to SJTU, China
Ming Li, Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to SUMHS, China
Zheng Yao, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to SHUTCM, China
Li Hong, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, China
Zhen Wang, Mental Health Center Affiliated to SJTU, China
Yongfu Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Yang Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Lilang Lyu, Chindex Medical Ltd., China
Xin Qiao, Deepwise Healthcare Ltd., China
The workshop is jointly organized by: IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, IEEE Standards Association, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Intelligence Pediatrics, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Association, Shanghai Hospital Association-Smart Healthcare Management Committee, Artificial Intelligence Clinical Application and Evaluation Group.