Care & ICT, largest health tech event in the Netherlands at Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs
Utrecht, 18 January 2023 - Digital data sharing is the common thread of the Zorg & ICT event taking place in Utrecht from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 June. During Zorg & ICT, healthcare professionals will exchange knowledge and gain inspiration on the latest technologies and innovations for healthcare. Top speakers Marcel Levi, Helen Mertens, David Jongen and Jim Stolze will interpret their responsibilities on the main stage.
"It is impossible to imagine our modern world without ICT, and it promises to play a crucial role in healthcare as well to keep it feasible, affordable, efficient and patient-friendly," said Marcel Levi, internist and chairman of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
'In charge of the future' is the main theme of Care & ICT
Digitalisation is crucial for the future of healthcare. Jim Stolze, tech entrepreneur and moderator: "A future-proof care is about working together. Not just between people and people, but also between people and machines. If there is one place where data can make a difference, it is healthcare."
Digitalisation is a necessity
Dr Helen Mertens, chairman of the Executive Board Maastricht UMC+ and gynaecologist (n.p.): "Social developments, technological possibilities, labour market shortages and the ever-increasing cost of healthcare make digitisation not just a wish, but a necessity. Increasingly, care is provided remotely or digital applications are developed and used in diagnostics and treatment. Not to mention consultations via image calls and access to online care portals. Smart, digital care offers unprecedented opportunities to deliver the right care in the right place, without patients and healthcare professionals losing control. With the Digital Care 2025 Strategy, we at Maastricht UMC+ are giving direction to this care transformation," explains Dr Helen Mertens.
Preventing shipwreck due to limited care capacity
David Jongen, chairman of the Zuyderland board of directors and chairman of the supervisory board of 's Heeren Loo, sees the limited available care capacity as a given. "There are a number of ways to deal with the increasing demand for care with less and less available staff. In doing so, we don't solve the problem, but shift the shore a bit further and further so that the ship can still sail on. However, if we fully focus on limiting the demand for care and stabilising the care capacity, we have real perspectives for action. But then we really have to do it," says David Jongen.
Data availability and security
Care & ICT brings all relevant organisations and healthcare professionals under one roof. With over 200 exhibitors and various knowledge sessions and workshops, visitors will learn about new technologies for sustainable care. Topical topics such as virtual care, cyber security, data availability, healthcare Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and remote care are central 'In charge of future' during Zorg & ICT 2023.
Additional information
Care & ICT is the largest health tech event in the Netherlands where healthcare professionals learn how to successfully apply innovations in order to work together on future-proof care. From 13 to 15 June 2023 in Royal Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Free entrance for healthcare professionals after registration at zorg-en-ict.nl
Care & ICT is a partner of Dutch Health Week, the most inspiring health event for healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge. Dutch Health Week takes place this year for a week starting Monday 12 June. Organiser of this week is Dutch Health Hub, the open independent platform for health, future-proof care and life sciences that communicates on crucial themes throughout the year. Dutch Health Hub is powered by Jaarbeurs.
