Thursday, 12 October 2017Hilton Cyprus | Nicosia

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Conference GalaPROGRAMME

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Programme 19:00 -19:30 Welcome Drinks

19:30-19:45 Introduction by the Chairman

Inter-professional education of future healthcare professionals - improving patient safety and quality Many errors in medicine are not related to proficiency of technical skill; in fact, several errors reported in literature have been attributed to poor communication. This presentation highlights the need for the creation of an undergraduate curriculum, which will help improve communication between different healthcare professionals dealing with the same patient. The center of our care is the patient and encouragement of good communication in the studies of future healthcare professionals can help improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes in the 21st century.

Theodoros Xanthos, Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, European University Cyprus, Cyprus

19:45-19:50 Welcome Address

Dr Petros Agathangelou, President, Cyprus Medical Association, Cyprus

19:50-20:05 Opening Speech

Dr George Pamboridis, Minister of Health, Cyprus

20:05-20:30 Digital Health: What does this mean, and what does it mean for the future of the healthcare industry?

In this keynote, you will go on a whirlwind tour of the latest technological advancements in the arena of Digital Health. What do such advancements mean for all the stakeholders in healthcare and more specifically, how are such changes redefining the doctor:patient relationship? In addition, what opportunities are there for Cyprus to leverage these changes to drive innovation on a local, national and international level? At the end of the keynote, you will be have a better understanding of where innovation is coming from and the driving forces behind it, but also how Cyprus can use such advancements to become a leader in Digital Health.

Maneesh Juneja, Digital Health Futurist, UK

20:30-20:45 People-powered Ηealthcare

Achieving positive transformation and improvement in healthcare – from a national system to a single hospital ward - requires the successful application of People, Process and Technology to the change. Investments in healthcare technology have surged, and many organizations have implemented aspects of Lean and other systems, but the People element of change is often forgotten. Without the energies of patients, families and staff there would be no healthcare, but we are only at the beginning of understanding how to leverage ‘people power’ as a transformative force. As CEO for the English NHS through some of its most dramatic reforms, and now working around the world, Sir David Nicholson will share some of the lessons he has learned about empowering the healthcare workforce, the public and patients as positive agents for change.

Sir David Nicholson, Senior Advisor on Universal Health Coverage, KPMG and former CEO of the English NHS

20:45-21:00 Frontiers of Cognitive Computing in Health Care The advent of Cognitive Computing has created immense opportunities for the exploitation of complex data and machine learning technologies to impact numerous fields. Perhaps the single most import prospect is with Life Sciences and Health Care. We will discuss how Cognitive Computing is drastically impacting the field at several scales ranging from genomics all the way to medical triage.

Costas Bekas, Manager, Foundations of Cognitive Solutions, IBM Research - Zurich, Switzerland

21:00-22:20 Gala Dinner with Entertainment

22:20-22:30 Closing Remarks by the Chairman

Theodoros Xanthos, Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, European University Cyprus, Cyprus

Introduction

Health and medical practitioners, researchers and developers are pivotal for the improvement of healthcare across the globe. They serve the task of advancing healthcare services and medical science through the study and research of trends impacting the healthcare sector.

The Cyprus HealthCare Conference Gala

IMH is organising The Cyprus HealthCare Conference Gala to bring together all the major stakeholders of the Cypriot healthcare system to present and discuss the latest developments in the field.

As the first event of its kind in Cyprus, the Cyprus HealthCare Conference Gala will combine entertainment with an informative experience making it a unique evening for the attendees. The event will accommodate keynote speakers from the international scene who will address the role of technology in the modern world of medicine and also the latest trends and developments within the healthcare industry.

Attendance

The Cyprus HealthCare Confernece Gala is “By Invitation Only” and has been designed to bring together all the key players of the Cypriot healthcare industry. These include, but are not limited to policymakers, doctors, management executives of hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, medical equipment suppliers and providers, public health agencies, healthcare advisors, health associations and their members and universities with their associated medical schools.

Dress Code: Formal

Enquiries:For further information and enquiries, please contact IMH:5 Aigaleo Str., 2057 Strovolos | P.O. Box 21185, 1503 Nicosia Tel.: +357 22505555 | E-mail: events@imhbusiness.comWebsite: www.imhbusiness.com

Date: Thursday, 12 October 2017

Venue: Hilton Cyprus Nicosia

Duration: 19:00-22:30

Language: English

The Cyprus HealthCare Conference Gala

Gold Sponsor

European University Cyprus is owned by Laureate International Universities, the largest international university organization with more than 1,000,000 students enrolled at more than 70 institutions in 25 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. European University Cyprus is the only university in Cyprus to have been assessed by QS TOP UNIVERSITIES (QS Stars) with the highest distinction of 5-Stars in Teaching, Facilities, Inclusiveness, Social Responsibility and Internationalization. The University provides the most comprehensive studies in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Life Sciences in Cyprus. The establishment of the Microsoft Innovation Center in 2015 in cooperation with Microsoft came as a culmination of the University’s efforts to promote a closer link between learning and research with entrepreneurship and innovation.

Silver Sponsors

GDL Green Energy Group is a dynamic group operating in the field of “green energy” in Cyprus. It consists of a flexible structure of specialized companies which provide products and services in relation to Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Conservation. With many years of experience and highly qualified staff, the group offers inte¬grated solutions with a range of specialized products and services such as: Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Thermal systems, Heating / Cooling, ESCO Projects and Energy saving studies.

IBM is an innovation company, serving the needs of enterprises and institutions worldwide. IBM seeks to deliver clients success by enabling their own capacity to innovate, so that they may differentiate their organizations to create a unique competitive advantage. To help its clients achieve growth, productivity, efficiency, and the realization of greater value through innovation, IBM draws upon the world’s leading systems, software and services capabilities to turn enterprises of all sizes, in every major industry, into on demand businesses.

Remedica, a member of the Ascendis Health Group, is a Cypriot company which focused on the development, manufacturing and marketing of high-quality, safe and efficacious pharmaceutical products for human use. The company’s product portfolio of more than 300 generic, branded generic and over-the-counter (OTC) products includes various therapeutic categories such as antineoplastic, antiviral and antibiotic agents as well as drugs to treat diseases of the cardiovascular, central nervous, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. Currently, the company exports its products to more than 100 countries throughout the world.

YGIA Polyclinic Private Hospital commenced its operations in 1987. Situated in the heart of Limassol and cooperating with over 200 doctors and 500 professional members of staff, it is the largest and one of the best equipped private hospitals in Cyprus. Offering its patients, the highest standards of medical care and treatment for over 30 years with cutting edge technology, it is the only Hospital in Cyprus that has been awarded with the dual award of Accreditation and Quality Certification by CHKS.

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Hellenic Tzilalis is engaged in the provision of Environmental Technology Services including Cleaning and Waste Management Services. Hellenic Tzilalis delivers Quality Services in an efficient and professional manner, through well trained employees and management commitment, dedicated to quality and safety. Hellenic Tzilalis is the cleaning and waste management contractor for the two International Airports in Cyprus since 2006. Through its group companies it provides Waste Management Services such as collection and transportation of waste, production and trading of alternative fuels and sorting and trading of recyclables. It employs more than 500 employees and has achieved ISO 9001 2015, OHSAS 18001 2017 and ISO 14001 2015 certifications.

Under the Auspices of

Dr George Pamboridis, Minister of Health, Cyprus

Organiser

IMH is the largest business knowledge and information transfer organisation in Cyprus. Its services include the coordination and running of conferences, seminars and commercial exhibitions, specialist business media publishing and human resources consulting. Every year, IMH organises more than 80 conferences related to every sector of the market, commercial exhibitions and training seminars, and undertakes the entire process of five business award ceremonies. IMH publishes the only dedicated business magazines in Cyprus: the Greek language monthly IN Business and the English-language monthly Gold, which are read by tens of thousands of Cypriot and non-Cypriot professionals, managers and entrepreneurs. It also operates the magazines’ accompanying news portals, the IN Business Portal (www.inbusinessnews.com), the GOLD Portal (www.goldnews.com.cy) and the REPORTER (www.reporter.com.cy) ΙΜΗ also delivers via e-mail the IN Business Daily Newsletter, the GOLD News Daily Newsletter and the REPORTER Newsletter. The IMH Business Development Department bids for tenders published by local public sector bodies, the European Union and other international organisations. Through its activities, ΙΜΗ gives businesses a chance to develop, to network, to find new clients and business associates, to communicate with new audiences and discover growth opportunities. www.imhbusiness.com

GOLD magazine was founded in 2011 as the first English-language business monthly in Cyprus. Today, it is not only synonymous with the promotion of good business practices but it has a unique and valuable readership of High Net Worth Individuals, international company executives, English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot businessmen and women. GOLD provides a comprehensive and informed overview of the local business scene, the economy and the market and has gained a reputation for its in-depth articles and revealing interviews with key local and international personalities.www.goldnews.com.cy

Health News (www.healthnews.com.cy), the latest media venture by IMH, is a brand new online health portal for a general audience. Health is huge and extremely important sector and our aim is to ensure that people are kept up to date on a daily basis with all the issues of interest to them as well as more scientifically-based articles. The portal features sections on HEALTH, NUTRITION, SEX, FAMILY AND CHILDREN and more, all containing new daily health-related articles, interviews, features and news. Our goal is to provide objective information and to promote all health issues, while providing solutions and answers to all issues of concern to visitors to the portal.www.healthnews.com.cy

IN Business magazine has a monthly readership of more than 50,000. It is the only monthly business magazine in the Cyprus market that provides an overall approach to all segments of the economy, ranging from retail to services, as well as reporting on new deals, presenting new faces and, generally, all that is going on in the domestic business realm. IN Business has been a pioneer in local business journalism, thanks to its in-depth analysis and its research backed by never-before published facts and figures.www.inbusinessnews.com

A large team of journalists brings the latest news and developments in all areas to this comprehensive news portal. Dedicated to the objective presentation of valid news, with a focus on immediacy, REPORTER is a 24/7 online news and entertainment hub presenting what’s happening in Cyprus and the world. WebTV, audio, infographics and other innovations enrich and enhance the content of the portal, which is optimized for all devices – desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone. www.reporter.com.cy

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Featuring Speakers

Dr George Pamboridis, Minister of Health, CyprusDr George Pamboridis studied Law in Athens. Continuing his studies at the University of Southampton, he acquired a Master’s degree (LL.M.) in Shipping Law. Following, he acquired a master’s degree (M.Sc.) from the Department of International Relations of the London School of Economics (LSE) and then, a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law from the University of Southampton in Public International and Shipping Law. He is the author of the book “International

Shipping Law: Legislation and Enforcement”, published by Kluwer Law International and the book “Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Cyprus”, released in September 2012, as well as numerous legal articles. Dr Pamboridis is qualified in Cyprus (Member of the Cyprus Bar Association), Greece (Member of the Athens Bar Association) and England & Wales (Roll of Solicitors). After working at the law office of Tassos Papadopoulos & Co, he worked at the City law firm Holman, Fenwick & Willan in the UK and then, he joined L. Papaphilippou & Co law office, in Nicosia, as a Partner, for five years. Since 2003, he started up Pamboridis LLC with offices in Nicosia and Athens. Dr Pamboridis is a corporate lawyer, dealing mostly with matters related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate law and international tax planning, but also Energy law. His extensive shipping background ranks him as one of the leading lawyers in matters of International Shipping Regulation. He also taught International Shipping Law and Energy Law at the University of Cyprus.

Dr Petros Agathangelou, President, Cyprus Medical Association, CyprusDr Petros Agathangelou was born in 1961 in Famagusta, Cyprus. He studied Medicine at the University of Chicago in the US, he gained Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology and subsequently he specialized in Cardiology. Since then, he operates as Consultant Cardiologist at Evangelistria clinic, Nicosia Cardiology Institute, American Heart Institute, as well as in his private

practice. At present, he is the President of the Cyprus Medical Association. He has served as Immediate Past President of the Cyprus Society of Cardiology for the period 2012-2014. Moreover, he is an active member of various Scientific Committees in Cyprus, he is the president of the Committee of the Supreme Health Council for Athletes at the official Cyprus Sports Authority and, he is leading of the program for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. He is a member of the nucleus of European Society of Cardiology – Council for the clinical cardiology practice and member of the European Committee for National Societies in Heart Failure and Cyprus official representative in UEMS for the specialty in Cardiology. He is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the Medical School of the St George’s School of Medicine of London University of Nicosia. He has participated in several scientific studies that have been published in the Greek and international medical press, as well as in several medical conferences in Cyprus and abroad.

Chairman

Theodoros Xanthos, Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, European University Cyprus, CyprusTheodoros Xanthos MD, Pg Dip (Ed), MSc, PhD, FHEA, FAcadMEd FERC, FCP has studied Medicine in the University of Athens, and has specialized in Internal Medicine in Cardiology both in Greece and in London. He has obtained his PhD from the University of Athens and he has also a Post Graduate Diploma on Medical Education from the University of Cardiff,

an MSc on Clinical Toxicology from the University of Cardiff and an MRes on Higher Education from the University of Liverpool. He is a European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Course Director Organizer for all its courses and he is furthermore an ERC educator. He is also a Fellow of Academy of Medical Educators a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the European Resuscitation Council and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Pharmacology. He holds several awards, patents and has received many scholarships from various Organizations. He is also the Current Chair of the ERC Social Media Working Group. He has published extensively on pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology along with healthcare education. He has an impact factor of more than 680 with publications in prestigious journals, such as Lancet. His citations are more than 3800 and his h index is 28.

Maneesh Juneja, Digital Health Futurist, UKManeesh Juneja is a Digital Health Futurist who works hands-on with ‘real world’ patient data for international clients to help them understand how their organizations can prosper in an increasingly uncertain world. In 2016 he delivered a talk at Cannes Lions on the need for cross-sector collaboration, and gave the keynote at the MiSK Medical of Internet Things Hackathon on how innovation can come from anyone anywhere on

Earth. In 2014 Maneesh delivered a talk in the UK & USA entitled “Healthcare in the future: Will advancing technology make doctors unemployed?” which triggered an international debate over Twitter. In the same year, he talked at TEDx StPeterPort about how Digital Health technologies can be used to make Guernsey the best place to live on Earth; and before that in 2013 at TEDx O’Porto where he presented his radical vision of 7 billion Citizen Scientists. In 2012 he left his career at GlaxoSmithKline to set up his own consultancy MJ Analytics, and founded the Health 2.0 London Chapter which grew into the UK’s largest grassroots health tech community. In a career spanning 20 years, Maneesh has worked with data to improve decision-making across a number of industries, including the Whitehall study at University College London and the world’s largest U.S. health insurance claims & European EHR databases at GSK R&D. Inspired by the innovation culture of Silicon Valley, he has worked hard to build links with innovators there and around the world to help revolutionize health in the UK.

Sir David Nicholson, Senior Advisor on Universal Health Coverage, KPMG and former CEO of the English NHSSir David Nicholson KCB CBE has had a passion for Universal Healthcare (UHC) going back over 40 years, he provides advice and guidance to both governments and individual organisations interested in improving health and healthcare, enabling progress to Universal Healthcare. Over the past 2 years he has worked in China, Brasil, Mexico, India, Sub Saharan Africa, USA, Europe and the Middle East, independently and in association with

the World Health Organisation and the World Bank. Working on a variety of projects from providing direct advice to the Chinese Congress of People’s Deputies on the legislative framework for healthcare reform, to providing support to reform the Saudi Arabian Healthcare System. Sir David was appointed Chair of the Universal Healthcare Forum of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) producing a “policy makers guide to implementing Universal Healthcare” which was presented to over 50 Ministers of Health. In addition, he is Adjunct Professor of Global Health at the Institute of Global Health and Innovation at Imperial College London, through which advice has been given to Egypt and Myanmar on strategies for implementing UHC. Sir David also Chairs the Impact Committee of the “Billion Dollar” Abraaj Global Health Fund, a fund creating 10 Healthcare Systems in 10 cities in Africa and Asia. Previously, Sir David had been the Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in England for 8 years. The NHS is recognised as one of the largest and most successful integrated healthcare systems in the world. Prior to that he held many senior positions in the NHS, running hospitals and healthcare systems in major cities

including London and Birmingham

Costas Bekas, Manager, Foundations of Cognitive Solutions, IBM Research - Zurich, SwitzerlandCostas Bekas, is a Distinguished Research Staff member and manager of the Foundations of Cognitive Computing group at IBM Research-Zurich. He received B. Eng., Msc and PhD diplomas, all from the Computer Engineering & Informatics Department, University of Patra, Greece, in 1998, 2001 and 2003 respectively. Between 2003-2005, he worked as a postdoctoral

associate with professor Yousef Saad at the Computer Science & Engineering Department, University of Minnesota, USA. He has been with IBM since September 2005. Costas’s main research interests span HPC, massive scale analytics and cognitive computing, energy aware algorithms and architectures. Costas is a recipient of the PRACE 2012 award and the ACM Gordon Bell 2013 and 2015 prizes.

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