This conference explores the intersections between innovation, technology, social entrepreneurship, and advanced practices in health. Bringing together industry experts, pioneers in social entrepreneurship, and leaders from the clinical context, it fosters an inspiring and transformative dialogue about the future of healthcare.

10-02-2025 | 08:30 | Ilídio Pinho Auditorium

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Program

08:30 | Secretariat opening

09:30 | Opening Ceremony
Armando Almeida | Filipe Oliveira | Teresa Pole-Baker | Paulo Alves

09:45 – 11:00 | Session 1: Innovation in the Health and Wellness Industry
How health companies are shaping the future through innovation.

Moderator: Maria Meira and Filipe Oliveira

• Perspectives on Innovation in Corporate Health
  Ana Rodrigues | AstraZeneca

• Education and Innovation in Health: The Role of AI
  João Reis | Medtiles

• Digital Transformation in Dental Health
  Claudia Barradas Fontes | Dentsply Sirona, ex-Roche

• Creativity in Action: BrightAging
  1st-year undergraduate students - Nursing School (Porto)

11:00 – 11:15 | Innovation Break: Recharge and Inspire

11:15 – 12:30 | Session 2: Breaking Barriers with Health Innovation
Innovative solutions promoting accessibility, safety, and sustainability in health.

Moderator: Camila Almeida and Luis Sá

• Accessibility and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers with Digital Solutions
  Fátima Ferreira, UX/UI & Digital Tech Strategy Areas Manager at Sonae

• Antimicrobial Curtains: Innovation in Infection Prevention
  Paulo Barros | CEO of DivisionCare

• Gloves of the Future: Selection, Innovation, and Sustainability in Clinical Practice
  Susana De Almeida | Scientific & Regulatory Director at ARKA

• Creativity in Action: ZeroFalls
  1st-year undergraduate students - Nursing School (Porto)

12:30 – 14:00 | Inspiration Pause: Feeding Ideas and Connections

14:00 – 15:15 | Session 3: Social Entrepreneurship in Health and Inclusion
Social impact and innovation through social entrepreneurship.

Moderator: Tânia Costa and João Amado

• Entrepreneurship for Social Inclusion in Health
  Joe Santos | Vencer Autismo

• Aphasia and Inclusion
  Paula Valente | Instituto Português de Afasia

• Social Isolation and Aging
  Helena Antónia Silva | Vintage for a Cause

• From Concept to Innovation: WashFlow
  1st-year undergraduate students - Nursing School (Porto)

15:15 – 15:30 | Refresh Break: Connecting Inspiration and Creativity

15:30 – 16:45 | Session 4: Education and Innovation in a Transformative Academy
Education and innovation through Academia.

Moderator: Ana Carolina Monteiro and Ruben Encarnação

• Innovation in Solidarity: Transforming Challenges into Solutions
  Filipe Pinto | Área Transversal de Economia Social (ATES) Universidade Católica Portuguesa

• OnychoSocks: Innovation in Onychomycosis Treatment
  Vasco Neves | Nursing School (Porto) - Universidade Católica Portuguesa

• Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Decision Support in Nursing and Health
  Paulo Alves | Nursing School (Porto) - Universidade Católica Portuguesa

17:00 | Closing and Conclusions
Acknowledgements and final considerations
Paulo Alves | Nursing School (Porto) – Universidade Católica Portuguesa