Welcome to the Supporting health by tech conference!
The Center for eHealth & Wellbeing Research of the University of Twente, in collaboration with the University Medical Center Groningen, is proud to present the 14th edition in the successful ‘Supporting Health by Technology’ series. We are happy to meet each other in person again! We would like to invite you to learn about and discuss the development, evaluation and implementation of eHealth interventions and technologies in an interactive way. You can attend various oral presentations, symposia, workshops, demos, and poster presentations. The keynote speakers will be presented later.
In 2025, we are bringing the conference to the green campus of the University of Twente! Hosted at the centrally located UPark Hotel, attendees can look forward to engaging sessions and opportunities to explore this beautiful, innovative campus.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Wijnand Ijsselsteijn
Wijnand Ijsselsteijn has a background in AI and cognitive neuropsychology. Since 2012, he has been Professor of Cognition and Affect in Human-Technology Interaction at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads a research program on the impact of technology (e.g., VR/XR, personal informatics, and human-centered AI) on human mind and behavior, and on the use of psychology and ethics to improve technology design. His work focuses on enhancing human learning, communication, health, and well-being, as well as improving quality of life for people with dementia. His research is widely cited and applied in both academic and industrial contexts. Prof. IJsselsteijn is co-PI of the NWO Gravitation program “Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies,” and PI of the NWO/ZonMW QoLEAD project, which explores the role of AI in improving quality of life for people with dementia. He is also the recipient of the Distinguished NIAS-Lorentz Fellowship for 2024/2025.
MAARTEN STEVENS
Maarten Stevens is CEO of 8D | Research + Design = Impact and has worked in the innovation sector for over a decade, with a strong focus on healthcare. He began his career as a therapist at GGZ Friesland, where he applied creative, game-based methods to support clients in their mental health treatment. With a background in psychology and mental health care, Maarten brings deep expertise in human behavior. He combines this with a down-to-earth entrepreneurial mindset that steers clear of endless waffle and is defined by a getting-shit-done attitude. His mission is to bring knowledge to the people that need it the most, but are last in line to get it. His company 8D is an impact partner in many scientific projects where the aim is to create social change. 8D develops its tools and interventions in close collaboration with researchers to bridge the gap between science and real-world impact.
SUBMISSIONS
We invite you to submit your abstract for an oral presentation, poster presentation, symposium or a demo. Other kinds of formats are also encouraged, please let us know. We are looking forward to hearing about your newest research findings and all innovative developments in the field of health and technology. You can find more information about the submissions here.
Submissions close on 7th February 2025. The submission notifications are sent to the authors!
