Program

Program

Digital Health Week 2025 is a collaborative conference hosted by the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, Hunter Medical Research Institute, and La Trobe University. The event brings together researchers, students, clinicians, and digital health professionals to share ideas, build connections, and explore new frontiers in health innovation.

Date

Location

Type

3 Feb 2025 Day 1
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Plenary Session

The Future of Digital Health Leadership

Explore how public health systems and tech giants are shaping digital healthcare. Hannah Taggart opens with a keynote on leadership, followed by a panel on cross-sector collaboration, policy, and scaling technology.

Speaker: Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Taggart

Location: Susan Wakil Health Building

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Networking

Weaving the Digital Fabric of Health

A relaxed networking hour with drinks, bingo, and bracelet weaving. Attendees connect and reflect on how people, technology, and culture shape the future of healthcare.

Location: Susan Wakil Health Building

4 Feb 2025 Day 2
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Networking

Across Australia, Together

Hosted in GatherTown, this interactive session connects digital health professionals from across Australia. Explore virtual rooms, join topic tables, and engage with experts in a fun, gamified environment.

Location: Online via Zoom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Plenary Session

AI in Healthcare: Hype vs. Harm

Professor Mateo examines ensuring AI safety in healthcare, covering research on clinical risks, algorithmic bias, and best practices for trustworthy digital systems.

Speaker: Professor Farah Magrabi

Location: Susan Wakil Health Building

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5 Feb 2025 Day 3
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Networking

Digital Health Futures at La Trobe

Dive into Victoria’s virtual emergency model and hear directly from clinicians and educators about the pathways shaping tomorrow’s health workforce. Connect over lunch and share ideas with attendees from across the country.

Location: La Trobe University

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Plenary Session

AI in Healthcare: Hype vs. Harm

Professor Carmen examines AI safety in healthcare, covering algorithmic bias and trustworthy systems. The session discusses evidence-based frameworks to guide design and evaluation of digital tools in clinical environments.

Speaker: Dr Loren She

Location: The University of Sydney

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