Sensors, mobile devices, and related technologies are presenting new opportunities and risks for businesses. Collectively known as the Internet of Things (IoT), this broad term covers all non-computer and non-phone Internet-connected devices.

Healthcare environments produce a tremendous amount of information because of their process, engagement of multiple players and high volume of users. That data is only going to increase as baby-boomers reach retirement age and require better and more frequent healthcare services. With large cohorts of an ageing population and ageing infrastructure, service delivery becomes expensive and difficult for cities and governments. Automating systems through utilization of IoT, Big Data, and M2M tools and technologies demonstrate great opportunity to reduce operating costs significantly, utilize those savings more effectively, and provide better services to communities.

There has been a lot of buzz about “big data” over the last few years. This is hardly surprising, given the sheer scale of the data sets that are being produced daily. A total of 2.5 quintillion terabytes of data were generated every day in 2012 alone, and it is estimated that as much data is now generated in just two days as was created from the dawn of civilization until 2003. While other industries have been far more successful at harnessing the value from large-scale integration and analysis of big data, healthcare is just getting its feet wet. To bridge this gap and to create a common platform for healthcare professionals and technology players, we are organizing a conference that will facilitate dialogue, create learning opportunities, and help the industry become efficient and move forward.

After the success of the IoT, Big Data Healthcare Summit in Toronto in June 2016 and the IoT, Big Data Healthcare Summit Western Canada in Vancouver in January 2017, this will be the 2nd IoT, Big Data Healthcare Summit Western Canada. It is an umbrella event that will encompass IoT, Big Data, and Machine to Machine (M2M). The objective of the conference is to bring the whole healthcare industry under one roof and understand opportunities and challenges IoT technologies and tools present. Needs and challenges faced by each of these are unique and so are opportunities to improve service, reduce costs, and improve healthcare systems.

• Conservative estimates put the IoT market at US $15 Trillion in 10 years time
• North America represents 26% of the global IoT economy which puts the Canadian market at around $17 billion and expected to grow to over $300 Billion in the next 10 years.
• Healthcare is worth $117 billion and expected to grow to over $1.7 trillion in the ten years.

Feedback from past summits

Presentations from the January 2017 IoT, Big Data Healthcare Summit
Western Canada are available:
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David Wiljer
Executive Director of Education, Technology & Innovation
University Health Network

Dr. Bruce Hobson
Chair, Medical Director
Health Data Coalition

Dave Keen
Executive Director FH Workplace Health
Fraser Health Authority

Dr. Bonnie Henry
Deputy Provincial Health Officer
Ministry of Health BC

Bram Ramjiawan
Director of Research, Innovation & Regulatory Affairs
St. Boniface General Hospital & Research Centre Winnipeg

Arun Garg
Regional Medical Director of
Medical Biochemistry,
Fraser Health
Clinical Professor,
University of British Columbia

Jessie Rodrigue
Operations Director, Surgical Services and L/BMT Program
Vancouver General Hospital

Dan Levitt
Executive Director
Tabor Village

Paul Gallant
President
Gallant Healthworks

Greg Zinck
Manager Case Mix Methodologies & Specialized Care
Canadian Institute of Health Information

Uzma Ali
Business Intelligence Analyst / ETL Developer
Providence Health Care

If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please call +1 (416) 597-5751 or email us at info@iotevents.ca

Speakers from past healthcare summits:

• Angela Copeland, Director, Data and Analytic Services, Cancer Care Ontario
• Barry M. Rivelis, SVP & CIO, Pacific, Blue Cross
• David Murray, CEO, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Center
• Dr. Aviv Gladman, CMIO, Mackenzie Health
• Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive & SVP – Knowledge & Practice, Saint Elizabeth
• Dr. William Clifford, Chief Medical Information Officer, Northern Health BC
• Asim Masood, Regional Chief Medical Information Officer, William Osler Health
• Jan Walker, Vice President Strategy & CIO, West Park Healthcare Centre
• Lina Rinaldi, COO, Brant Community Healthcare System
• Yoel Robens-Paradise, VP Clinical Systems and Transformation, Providence Health Care
• Rick Hu, President & Founder, Vivametrica
• Ron Johnson, CIO (Interim), Eastern Health
• Beth Linkewich, Director, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
• Bram Ramjiawan, Director, St Boniface General Hospital Research Center
• Dr. Thom Tyson, CEO, Appletree Medical Group
• Victoria Schuckel, Executive Director, Research, Knowledge Translation and Library Services, Ministry of Health British Columbia
• Rowena Rizzotti, Chief Executive, Institute For Healthcare Innovation
• Nicole Troiano, Executive Director, Retire at Home
• Dr. Stafford Dean, Senior Program Officer, Analytics, Alberta Health Services
• Dr. Tyler Amell, Partner, Morneau Shepell
• Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate, Province of British Columbia, Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
• Paul Gallant, President, Gallant Healthworks, VP, Journil Solutions Ltd.
• Anita Bergen, Manager of Resident Safety, Quality Improvement,
  Staff Continuing Education, Saskatoon Health Region
• Deb Prowse, Health Advocate, Alberta Healthcare Advocate
• Abubakar Khan, Director, Toronto Regional Operations, OPC Canada
• Dr. Steven Liang, Associate Professor, University of Calgary
• Megan Angus, ICAT Practice Director, HH Angus

If you are a technology company or solution provider to the Canadian healthcare industry and/or interested in showcasing your solutions, service or products to the Canadian healthcare industry, then kindly contact us.