South Metropolitan Health Service - Join us at the 2024 WA HSP Innovation Showcase!

Innovation is shaping the future of health care, and we invite you to be part of the conversation at the WA Health Innovation Showcase on Tuesday 8 October 2024!

Hosted by South Metropolitan Health Service, this year’s showcase is to be held at Fiona Stanley Hospital, with virtual attendance also available via Microsoft Teams.

This one-day event is a chance to learn about the latest in innovative models in patient centred care, digital health projects, strategies and sustainability initiatives and commercialisation of the groundbreaking health care solutions, transforming patient outcomes and supporting sustainable care.

You need to attend if you are a WA health or health service provider staff member, an innovator or startup, or from the innovation professional, industry partner or academia. You will find inspiration and collaboration opportunities with cutting-edge practitioner or a forward-thinker, fuelling your passion for innovation.

Let’s connect and work together!

Event details

Date: Tuesday 8 October

Time: 8.30am for 9.00am start. Closes 4.30pm

For in-person attendees

Education Building - Lecture Theatre G.1, Fiona Stanley Hospital
11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA 6150
See parking information and maps (external site).

For virtual attendees

A Microsoft Teams Webinar link will be sent to virtual attendees closer to the event.

Event program

Time	Activity
8:30am – 9:00am	Registration
9:00am – 10:30am	Session 1
	Welcome and opening address Keynote speakers Professor Girish Dwivedi, MD, DM, MRCP (UK), PhD (UK), CCST (Cardiology), FESC, FASE, FRACP Inaugural Wesfarmers Chair in Cardiology at the University of Western Australia (Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research) and Consultant Cardiologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital Dr Kath Giles MBBS, MBA, GAICD CEO/Managing Director, OncoRes Medical SMHS HealthReady Pipeline launch
10:30am – 11:00am	Morning break
11:00am – 12:30pm	Session 2
	Collaborative showcase: compered by WA Country Health Service Workshop: Mental Models: A multidisciplinary approach to innovation This workshop will give attendees new tools for solving problems and developing innovative solutions.
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Lunch break with networking and poster presentations
1:30pm – 3:00pm	Session 3
	Panel discussion: compered by North Metropolitan Health Service Building Bridges: Strengthening industry and health service collaboration in Western Australia The healthcare landscape in Western Australia is rapidly evolving, with increasing emphasis on collaboration between the public health sector and the broader industry, including startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies. This panel will delve into the strategies and tools that can bridge the gap between these two sectors, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and enhances patient outcomes. Discussion: Developing innovations with consumers
3:00pm – 3:15pm	Break and stretch
3:15pm – 4:30pm	Session 4
	Pitch your problem: compered by East Metropolitan Health Service In health care, the most impactful innovations often begin with a pressing problem. This session will feature 3 forward-thinking clinicians who will each highlight a critical challenge they face in their daily work. Attendees will gain unique insights into the practical obstacles that healthcare professionals encounter, while also exploring opportunities for collaboration to develop innovative solutions. Innovative practice across WA: compered by South Metropolitan Health Service Closing remarks
4:30pm – 5:00pm	Networking and event close

Join us at the 2024 WA HSP Innovation Showcase!

Event details

For in-person attendees

For virtual attendees

Event program

9:00am – 10:30am

Session 1

11:00am – 12:30pm

Session 2

1:30pm – 3:00pm

Session 3

3:15pm – 4:30pm

Session 4

4:30pm – 5:00pm

Networking and event close

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Silver sponsors

Bronze sponsors

Lunch sponsor

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