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Event Agenda

The Innovation Think Tank Capacity Building Program (ITT CP), hosted by Siemens Healthineers Canada, is presented in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences Research, The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, and the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology at McMaster University. ITT CP is an opportunity for students and researchers to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems in healthcare and related sectors.

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, with attendees joining both virtually and in-person. Participants from Hamilton and the surrounding areas are asked to attend the on-site location for each day. Keep in mind to bring your laptop for our training modules. Refreshments will be provided.

Event Overview

Day 1: Thursday, October 24, 2024

• 9am to 1pm with group work (self-organized) for the rest of the day
• Site: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (exact location TBD)

Day 2: Monday, October 28, 2024

• 9am to 12:30pm with group work (self-organized) for the rest of the day
• Site: Hamilton Health Sciences Research (exact location TBD)

Day 3: Saturday, November 2, 2024

• 9am to 12:30pm with group work (self-organized) for the rest of the day
• Site: McMaster University – Engineering Technology Building (ETB) 524

Day 4: Sunday, November 3, 2024

• 9am to 12:30pm with group work (self-organized) for the rest of the day
• Site: McMaster University – Engineering Technology Building (ETB) 524

Awards

All participants will receive an e-certificate of participation. The top 3 prizes will be awarded:

• 1st place team total of $600
• 2nd place team total of $300
• 3rd place team total of$150

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About the Innovation Think Tank (ITT):

The Innovation Think Tank (ITT) is a part of the Chief Technology Office of Siemens Healthineers. Driven by the need for interdisciplinary and self-sustaining innovation infrastructures, ITT was established in 2005. The global ITT infrastructure includes multiple innovation labs and programs across Germany, China, India, Turkey, Canada, United States, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom, addressing projects from various Siemens Healthineers locations. The program success and recognition led to the establishment of ITT locations at prestigious healthcare institutions and universities.

On invitation from hospital groups and universities, ITT implements “Innovation Think Tank Certification Program” where participants (hospital management, doctors, medical staff, researchers, students etc.) are given training on “Innovation Management Methodology” by Prof. Sultan Haider and the ITT team. Assigned teams work on specific local institutional challenges and propose solutions to a panel of regional key opinion leaders. Based on availability, participants can also be given the opportunity of ITT fellowship positions globally.