con
11/10/2024

CONVIN Hosts Leading Events in Science and Technology

MIE 2024: Pioneering Innovations in Digital Health!
The 34th European Conference on Medical Informatics (MIE 2024), held from August
25-29 at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens, was a remarkable success, bringing
together 780 delegates from 56 countries! This premier international event
showcased cutting-edge advancements in Digital Health and Health Informatics,
addressing the urgent need for sustainable health systems amid global challenges.

The conference featured 341 oral presentations, 85 posters, and 700 submissions
across 12 thematic sessions, including Artificial Intelligence in Health, Telemedicine,
and Public Health Informatics.

Keynote speakers, including Professor George Demiris and Professor Anne Moen,
presented innovative strategies for empowering citizens with technology and
improving health systems for the elderly. Their insights highlighted the critical
interconnectivity of health information systems and the need for inclusivity in
accessing health services.

ICDAR 2024: Pioneering the Future of Document Analysis and Recognition!
The 18th International Conference on Document Analysis and Recognition (ICDAR
2024) brought together experts and innovators from around the globe. From August
30 to September 4, 2024, the conference illuminated the crucial role of digital
transformation in enhancing modern authorship through Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning.

Co-organized by the esteemed National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”,
a beacon of research and innovation for over 50 years, and the Athena Research
Center, known for its cutting-edge work in information technologies, ICDAR 2024
welcomed more than 450 participants from various disciplines.

Under the theme "Sciences and Practices Involved in Document Analysis and
Recognition," the conference featured inspiring keynotes from renowned experts.
Professor Jürgen Schmidhuber, a luminary in the field of AI, delivered a captivating
opening keynote. His pioneering work in deep learning and neural networks has
profoundly shaped the landscape of artificial intelligence. In his talk, he shared
invaluable insights on the evolution of AI, exploring how these advancements can be
harnessed to revolutionize document analysis and recognition.

The discussions at ICDAR 2024 have paved the way for new collaborations,
innovative ideas, and significant advancements in document analysis, emphasizing
the vital contributions of Demokritos and the Athena Research Center in shaping the
future of this field.

CONVIN Powers Huawei's Global Launch
Recently, CONVIN supported Huawei in the successful launch of their Alpha Series
Antenna at the Global Antenna Technology & Industry Forum 2024 in Athens.
Huawei’s groundbreaking product required a sophisticated, well-coordinated event to
match its innovation. Through careful planning and efficient execution, CONVIN
ensured the event’s success, highlighting their capacity to deliver high-profile
corporate events on a global scale.

ELPAT 2024
CONVIN is proud to have been selected by EASO to organize the ELPAT 2024
Working Group Meeting, held from October 3-5, 2024, in Thessaloniki, Greece. The
event brought together experts in transplantation to discuss ethical, legal, and
psychosocial issues.

Titled ''ELPAT Revisited,'' the meeting featured keynotes by Prof. Georgios Tsoulfas
and Yiouli Menoudakou, fostering critical dialogue within the transplantation
community.

By supporting such vital events, CONVIN continues to advance medical science and
strengthen collaboration in Greece and beyond.

Athens is transforming. Don't miss a thing with our monthly newsletter.