Innovation is Redefining the Future of Healthcare
Joaquim Chaves Saúde aims to be at the forefront of this transformation. We believe that the best way to evolve is by embracing experimentation, testing new solutions that enhance patient care and drive healthcare service efficiency.
At the "i9 Digital Health" event, we invite you to explore the power of innovation with us. This will be a space forsharing, collaboration, and discovery, where you can learn about pioneering projects, establish strategic partnerships, and find opportunities to develop and test your ideas in our clinics. Join us and be part of this healthcare revolution!
MAIN TOPICS OF THE EVENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Applications in clinical practice, diagnostics, hospital management, and ethical and regulatory challenges;
PERSONALIZED MEDICINE AND BIOMARKERS
The role of genetics and targeted therapies in the evolution of treatments;
INNOVATION IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
New technologies, precision medicine, wearables, and smart medical devices;
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS
Virtual clinical trials, nanotechnology, and pharmacovigilance with Big Data;
DIGITAL HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION
The impact of digitalization on healthcare delivery and the future of health;
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HEALTH STARTUPS
Innovative solutions and interaction between startups, investors, and experts.
PROGRAM
31 MAY 2025
08:00 | SECRETARIAT OPENING
08:30 – 09:00 | OPENING SESSION
• Welcome and Event Introduction
• Overview of Innovation in Healthcare
• The Role of Technology in Healthcare Transformation
09:00 – 10:15 | ROUNDTABLE 1: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE – FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
• Diagnostic Automation: How AI is Transforming Clinical Pathology
• AI in Risk Prediction and Personalization of Patient Care
• Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in AI Implementation in Healthcare
10:15 – 10:45 | CONFERENCE 1: AI IN IMAGING DIAGNOSIS – BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES FOR RADIOLOGISTS
10:45 – 11:15 | COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
11:15 – 12:30 | ROUNDTABLE 2: INNOVATION IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – NEW PARADIGMS
• Precision Nuclear Medicine: New Frontiers in Molecular Imaging and Advanced Therapies
• Precision Oncology: The Role of AI in Therapeutic Planning
• Reinventing Radiotherapy: Precision Meets Personalization
12:30 – 13:00 | CONFERENCE 2: PERSONALIZED MEDICINE AND THE ROLE OF BIOMARKERS
13:00 – 14:30 | LUNCH
14:30 – 15:00 | CONFERENCE 3: DIGITAL HEALTH – PRESENT AND FUTURE
15:00 – 16:00 | STARTUP PITCH – INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE
• Presentation of 4-5 startups (5-7 min each)
• Q&A session with the audience and investors
16:00 – 16:30 | COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
16:30 – 17:45 | ROUNDTABLE 3: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS
• Targeted Therapies: A New Era in Personalized Treatment
• In Silico Models and Computational Simulations in Clinical Trials
• Regenerative Medicine and RNA-Based Therapies: The Future of Pharmacology
17:45 – 18:15 | CONFERENCE 4: THE ROLE OF AI IN DRUG DISCOVERY
18:15 – 18:45 | CLOSING CONFERENCE: THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE WITH INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
18:45 | CLOSING AND FINAL REMARKS
FACULTY
José Chaves
Luís Lebre
Daniel Ferreira
Pedro Barata
Edite Ravella
Rui Nunes
Hugo Cláudio Marques
Bruno Moura Fernandes
Carlos Catalao
Henrique Martins
Helder Mota Filipe
Rui Medeiros
Nadim Habib
65
YEARS OF EXISTENCE
We are a Portuguese group that has operated exclusively in the healthcare sector since 1959.
We participate competently and highly in the advancement of medicine, following a path of rigor and excellence in healthcare services.
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We provide a close, human, and specialized healthcare service, treating each person uniquely.
We prioritize a distinctive experience and service in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
We continuously invest in state-of-the-art technology to ensure scientific accuracy, safety, and patient comfort.
We foster an organizational culture of proximity, where every employee has a voice.
AREAS OF ACTIVITY
MEDICAL CLINICS
8 medical clinics
• Clínica Miraflores
• Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos
• Clínica Cascais
• Clínica Sintra
• Clínica Entrecampos
• Centro Médico de Moscavide
• Clínica de Gastrenterologia de Faro
• Clínica de Alvalade
ONCOLOGY
7 radiotherapy Clinics +86.000 treatments performed*
*2024 data
LABORATORIES
7 laboratories
(Clinical Analysis, Genetics, and Pathological Anatomy)
6 in Portugal and 1 in Mozambique
~400 collection centers
12 million clinical analyses*