TELEMEDICON 2024 Program Overview

The 20th International Conference of the Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), themed “Virtual Healthcare and Role of AI,” will be held from November 28th to 30th, 2024, at the PGIMER Chandigarh. The conference will explore the transformative potential of AI and digital health in enhancing healthcare delivery, featuring a wide array of sessions, workshops, and plenaries.

Day 1: November 28, 2024 The conference begins with a session on “AI in Healthcare,” including topics like design, ethical considerations, and practical AI applications in healthcare content creation and prompt framing. The day continues with a plenary on the evolution of telemedicine globally and within India, followed by sessions covering the growth of telemedicine in fields like AYUSH, lifestyle management, and cancer care. Tele-ophthalmology and geriatric care are also discussed, emphasizing how digital tools can improve chronic disease management and elder care. The day concludes with an awards presentation and an inauguration ceremony, followed by a cultural program and dinner.

Hall B: Sessions focus on Ayush and Tele-Yoga, covering wellness trends, clinical trials, and national guidelines. Later, a session on AI in Tele-Dermatology and Tele-Rehabilitation will provide insights into advanced dermatological care and rehabilitation.

Hall C: A workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare introduces participants to foundational AI concepts, data processing, and emerging healthcare technologies.

Day 2: November 29, 2024 Day two highlights virtual practice through workshops on digital therapeutics, tele-consultation skills, and regulatory considerations. A session on ethical and legal issues in healthcare data management emphasizes privacy and protection. Various plenary sessions focus on tele-education, using AR/VR for medical training, and space medicine applications. The day also includes discussions on rural telemedicine and palliative care, followed by a panel on AI’s role in diabetic retinopathy and endocrinology. A gala dinner rounds off the day’s events.

Hall B: This day emphasizes AI in healthcare with sessions on AI in Medical Devices and AI in the ER. Other highlights include case studies from the National Health Mission, discussions on tele-pathology, and panel sessions on organ transplant technology.

Day 3: November 30, 2024 The final day covers critical care technologies and workshops on tele-ICU innovations. Presentations address AI’s applications in public health, especially in rural areas, mass gatherings, and emergency responses. The conference will also focus on AI’s role in mental health, sharing global insights with applications in India. Further sessions spotlight the e-Sanjeevani telehealth platform under Ayushmaan Bharat, technical standards for telemedicine, and India’s Health Stack. The day concludes with a valedictory function celebrating achievements in telemedicine.

Hall B: Nursing and telehealth are central, with a workshop covering digital health tools, legal frameworks, and mobile health apps for nursing. Advanced nursing practices are addressed through sessions on VR, AR, and AI applications in nursing education.

In sum, TELEMEDICON 2024 promises a comprehensive exploration of telemedicine, showcasing cutting-edge AI innovations and digital health practices tailored to various healthcare domains.