Program and speakers
Digital Health Week 2025 is a collaboration between University of Sydney, Macquarie University, Hunter Medical Research Institute and La Trobe University. It aims to create a space that brings together digital health researchers to share their work, build collaborations, and nurture graduate students and early career colleagues. In 2025 the conference program will be moving blended to provide a variety of modes to interacte and engage between attendees.
Plenary Sessions
Day One Plenary Session
When: Tuesday, February 4th 2025 from 2 - 3pm.
Where:
- Livestreamed via Zoom (links to be provided to registered attendees)
- Face to face venue: Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney
Keynote Speaker: Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Taggart
National Director ICT and Digital Transformation at Calvary Health Care
Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Taggart will be CEO of eHealth NSW from January 20th 2025.
Richard is a pharmacist by training and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Sydney.He has an extensive track record in digital health including being National Director ICT and Digital Transformation at Calvary Health Care, CIO of Sydney Local Health District and Healthcare Lead Australia and New Zealand at Apple. He is chair of the Australian Stroke and Heart Research Accelerator and board member at Healthdirect.
Panel:
- Adjunct Associate Professor Richard Taggart
- Professor Corinne Caillaud
- Matt Roger
- Dr Julie Ayre
- Dr Talat Uppal
Panel chair: Tim Shaw
Day Two Plenary Session
When: Wednesday, February 5th 2025 from 2 - 3pm.
Where:
- Livestreamed via Zoom (links to be provided to registered attendees)
Keynote Speaker: Professor Farah Magrabi
Professor of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University.
Farah Magrabi is a Professor of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. She has a background in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering and is an expert in the design and evaluation of digital health and artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for clinicians and consumers. Farah’s research seeks to investigate the clinical safety and effectiveness of digital health and AI technologies. She has made major contributions to documenting the patient safety risks of digital health in Australia, the USA and England.
Panel:
- Professor Farah Magrabi
- Yves Saint James Aquino
- David Navarro
- Hamed Akhlaghi
Panel chair: Sam Freeman
Day Three Plenary Session
When: Thursday, February 6th 2025 from 2 - 3pm.
Where:
- Livestreamed via Zoom (links to be provided to registered attendees)
- Face to face venue: Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney
Keynote Speaker: Dr Loren Sher
Emergency Specialist and Program Director, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
Dr Loren Sher is an Emergency Specialist and Program Director of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. Loren has led the development of Australia’s first virtual emergency department model, a new model of care that is now funded as a Victorian state-wide service. Prior to this, she was the Director of Northern Hospital’s Paediatric ED. Loren’s other career highlights include the development of a Paediatric HIV clinic in South Africa and the development of the Paediatric Emergency Department at Northern Hospital, Epping. Loren is constantly seeking opportunities to deliver equitable, safe, and gold standard care, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Her more recent medical adventures include exploring and creating efficiencies through the marriage of technology and medicine. Loren is enrolled in a PhD though La Trobe University researching digital solutions in Health care.
Panel: The need and significance of Digital Health Education
- Professor James Boyd
- Dr Loren Sher
- John Mellor (Master of digital health Student)
- Samantha Tudor (Master of digital health Graduate)
Panel chair: Urooj R. Khan
Networking Events
Digital Health Week 2025 features four exciting opportunities to connect with event attendees, three face to face and one online. Check out the details below to find out more about the networking opportunities.
Please note all main program plenaries and presentation sessions are being live streamed via zoom, with links available on day one of the conference. Some sessions are also being live streamed from host universities for the event. In-person networking sessions are not live streamed. If you are attending a face-to-face event it is essential you register for the face to face session. All registrants will be sent zoom access links.
Day One Networking
In-Person | Tuesday 4th February 2025 3:00 – 4:00pm, Hosted by The University of Sydney
The Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
Attendees can look forward to an hour of connection at the Susan Wakil Health Building from 3–4 pm. Enjoy drinks, food, and engaging activities like networking bingo and bracelet weaving, perfectly tying into the conference theme, ‘Weaving the Digital Fabric of Health’. Don’t miss this chance to connect and create!
Day Two Networking
Virtual | Tuesday 5th February 2025 12:00 – 1:00pm, Hosted by Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
Don't miss the Digital Health Week Virtual Networking Session hosted by HMRI. As Digital Health Week is being held across, three different locations, (and online) this session is your opportunity to meet DHW attendees from all across Australia and network with digital health experts who will be online to answer any of your questions.
In-Person | Tuesday, 54th February 2025 3:00 – 6:00pm, Hosted by Westmead Applied Research Centre
Westmead Health Precinct - Innovation Centre, Westmead, Sydney, NSW
Attendees can look forward to an immersive digital health experience at the Westmead Applied Research Centre from 4–6pm on Wednesday, 5th February 2025. Enjoy a PhD EMCR Showcase, Panel Discussion with leading experts in the digital health space and networking session over drinks and food! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!
Day Three Networking
In-Person | Wednesday 6th February 2025 3:00 – 4:00pm, Hosted by La Trobe
La Trobe Digital Innovation Hub, Level 2, Jenny Graves Building, Bundoora Campus, Melbourne, VIC
Join us at La Trobe University on Day 3 of Digital Health Week 2025, Thursday, 6th Feb, 12:30–4 PM! Discover the inspiring 'Victorian Virtual Emergency Department' story, explore 'Digital Health Education and Career Pathways,' and connect with leading experts. Wrap up the day with a vibrant networking session over drinks and food. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark ideas, build connections, and drive the future of digital health forward!”