Current AI practices and trends, the
patient-led revolution in health care and the future use of
advanced technologies headline the annual conference
ORLANDO,
Fla. and KANSAS CITY,
Mo., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
2024 Veterinary Innovation Summit (VIS), presented by the North
American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Veterinary Innovation
Council (VIC), will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
applications within veterinary medicine, the evolution of AI, its
impact on the advancement of animal health care and how to
prepare for adaptation and responsible use of AI. The summit, which
takes place Aug. 21-23 in
Kansas City, Mo., creates a venue
for some of the most progressive veterinary thinkers to gather,
network and deliver strategies to move the veterinary profession
into a more future-focused setting, which is crucial to enhancing
patient care within animal medicine.
The Veterinary Innovation Summit looks at
major trends that are impacting veterinary medicine today and will
impact the industry 10 years from now.
AI is helping veterinary professionals work more efficiently,
improve productivity, reduce administrative tasks and assist with
diagnoses and treatments. According to recent statistics,
39.2% of industry experts surveyed use AI tools in their work, and
65.8% stated using them weekly or daily, suggesting that
veterinarians are quick to adopt new technology.
"The Veterinary Innovation Summit is in a league of its own,
offering attendees the chance to learn about major trends that are
impacting the industry today and will impact the industry 10 years
from now," said Jennifer Welser, VIC
Board Chair. "We all need to be thinking about the future and
driving positive change across the whole industry to better serve
and meet the needs of all pet owners. From the advancements we can
implement today to the hard-to-imagine future, there is something
for everyone at VIS."
Speakers and session highlights include:
- Jonathan Lustgarten, MS, PhD,
VDM, CSPO, Senior Biomedical Informatics Specialist at Mars
Veterinary Health; Joe Mazzarella,
Chief Technology Officer at Thrive Pet Healthcare; and Patrick Welch, founder and CEO at VetBloom.
Their presentation will delve into what professionals should be
doing today to prepare for the AI technology of tomorrow and how
veterinary medicine can best enable the integration of AI.
- Eric Fish, DVM, PhD, DACVP,
Independent Pathologist at EJF Veterinary Consulting, LLC;
Petra Kos, Founder and CEO of
VetMaite; and Adam Little, former
CMO at GoFetch.ca. They will look at the veterinary practice of
2034 and how AI will transform it.
- Indu Subaiya, Co-Founder and
President of Catalyst@health 2.0, industry leader in digital health
strategic partnering, keynote speaker. In her presentation, Dr.
Subaiya will share visionary insights into reshaping healthcare
through innovation and community-building, the role of value-based
care and the most interesting technologies on the horizon.
- Dave Zaboski, Co-Founder and CCO of Laetro.com., keynote
speaker. The former Disney Animator will share insights, real world
principles and practices from Disney and beyond on how to enhance
creativity, collaborate more powerfully and turn a thought into
something tangible, with the same ease and grace as the master
creators and storytellers from the past.
- Cassie Kresny from Mars. Her presentation, "The Connected Pet:
Beyond Accelerometers, Using the Next Generation Sensor Technology
and Computer Vision to Quantify Pet Behavior and Connect the Pet in
the Home to the Care Team" will focus on improving animal outcomes
with data.
- Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel
Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-led Revolution in Medical
Care," keynote speaker. In addition to the patient-led revolution
in health care, her presentation will also highlight insights about
navigating health and technology.
- Colonel (Ret.) Pilar McDermott,
Founder and President of Gandia Leadership Group, LLC, faculty at
Thayer Leadership, keynote speaker. Colonel McDermott will discuss
how to lead with grit and character.
"The NAVC Veterinary Innovation Council was created to bring
together the industry's best futuristic, strategic thinkers and
innovators to develop and champion solutions that were
inconceivable just a few years ago," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill. "What differentiates VIS from
other conferences is that everyone gathered is part of the
industry and has a deep understanding of what's important to
supporting the vision of a positive future in veterinary medicine.
This year's summit promises to set a new path of even greater
collaborations we will leverage to further advance healthcare for
animals worldwide."
The summit also will showcase new and innovative start-up
companies in the veterinary profession culminating with a live
Pitch Competition, featuring emerging and potentially disruptive
technologies, with a shark-tank-style twist. The friendly contest
allows new companies to introduce their products, services and
solutions to veterinary professionals and practice decision-makers
in the industry. The finalists selected to pitch at this year's
event include Innovative Pet Labs, Radimal and Incipet.
About the NAVC
The North American Veterinary
Community (NAVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. As the
world's leading provider of continuing veterinary education, the
NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for
veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal
medicine and provide the best care for animals everywhere. Through
its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed
a diverse portfolio of products and services, including educational
events, headlined by VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo), the
world's largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference
and launchpad for new products and innovations within the
veterinary industry; VetFolio.com, a robust digital platform for
virtual learning and engagement; NAVC Media, the veterinary
industry's largest and award-winning portfolio of trade
publications; and Embrace, an advocacy arm which unites the
veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982
and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been
recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando
Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC's products and brands, visit
https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit
https://navc.com/calendar/.
About the Veterinary Innovation Council
The non-profit
Veterinary Innovation Council is committed to improving access and
quality in animal healthcare worldwide by developing and
championing disruptive solutions surrounding key emerging issues.
The VIC Board is comprised of leaders and executives from some of
the most innovative companies and academia serving the veterinary
profession including Animal Health Economics; Animal Policy Group;
ASPCA Animal Hospital; Bitwerx; Covetrus, North America; CityVet; Hill's Pet Nutrition
US; IDEXX; Lyon College School of
Veterinary Medicine; Mars Veterinary Health; Merck; Michelson Found
Animals; Nationwide Pet Insurance; Petco Love; PetIQ; Pet Smart
Charities & Pet Smart Charities of Canada; Purina; Royal
Canin; The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine; Thrive Pet Healthcare,
Veterinary Business Advisors; Veterinary Practice Partners;
Veterinary Study Groups; and WellHaven Pet Health. To learn more,
visit https://veterinaryinnovationcouncil.com/.
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