Learning@Unmukt
Hyderabad- Programme
Technology : Driving Growth in Senior Care
15 November 2019, Hyderabad
Programme*
| 10.00 AM – 10.40 AM : Inaugural Session |
| Inaugural Address |
| Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary to Government of Telangana Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments |
| Panel Discussion |
| The growth of the senior demographic in the world and India presents several challenges that can only be addressed an ecosystem of support and innovation across academic disciplines and industry verticals. As a specific case, the rising incidence of memory-related disorders in the country and the specific needs faced in both home and institutional care of seniors affected by the same will be addressed, along with some key learnings in this area from other countries. The panel will also emphasize the importance of technology in helping deal with some of these and other issues related to ageing, with a few examples of work already being done. |
| Session Chair: Ajit Rangnekar – Director General, Research & Innovation Circle of Hyderabad |
| Dr. KR Gangadharan, Ph.D – Heritage Foundation, Heritage Medical Centre and Heritage Eldercare Services |
| Ravi Narayan – CEO, T-Hub |
| Monimita Sarkar – Founder, Unmukt Festival & MD, KW Conferences Pvt. Ltd. |
| 10.40 AM – 11.50 AM: Integrating Technology into the Senior Care Roadmap |
| Session Chair – Mohit Nirula – CEO, Columbia Pacific Communities |
| Panel Discussion |
| The idea of using technology for elderly care has been around for decades, but its relevance and urgency has become increasingly apparent as the gap widens between medical and other needs of the aging population and the availability of and access to appropriate services in their context. Unlike earlier generations, the currently ageing population prefers to remain independent. The combination of these two factors makes it critical to develop strategies and pathways that enable independent living, whether in a retirement community or in one’s own home. |
| Colonel A Sridharan, VSM – Founder, Covai Care |
| Sanjay Kadaveru – Founder and President, Action for India |
| Rajeshwar Devarakonda – Mission Head – Livelihoods, HelpAge India |
| The Changing Face of Indian Seniors |
| Besides growth in sheer numbers, seniors are also evolving as a customer segment and have needs and wants, which are different from seniors in earlier times. As the professionals of India’s global economy move toward retirement, the face of the Indian senior is changing. A significant section of seniors today are independent, financially stable, well-travelled, socially connected, and as a result ideas around ‘retirement’ have undergone a vast change |
| Adarsh Narahari – MD, Primus Lifespaces Pvt. Ltd. |
| Transformative Impact of AI on Senior Life |
| A rapidly changing age demographic also comes with an increase in chronic diseases, comorbidities and polypharmacy requirements. With the need for quick diagnosis and properly supervised care juxtaposed with a shortage of suitably qualified professionals, the business case for AI in the continuum of care is very powerful, and the impact on health outcomes could be transformative. |
| Dr. Arthi Thapliyal, Innovation Lead, Health & Public Services at Accenture |
| Voice Technology – Enabling Independence |
| Technology undoubtedly has the potential to greatly enhance quality of life for seniors. However, technology adoption usually involves a steep learning curve, something that becomes increasingly difficult as one ages. But with voice there is no new medium or action to be learned. Anyone can speak naturally to an AI-enabled smart-speaker and expect an appropriate response. |
| Ramu Muthangi – CEO & Founder, ApnaCare |
| 10.50 AM – 12.15 PM: Startup Presentations |
| Session Chair – Prateek Madhav – CEO, Assistive Technology Accelerator (ATA) |
| Aparna Thakkar – Founder & CEO, Empowerji |
| Rajib Das – CEO, Evexius Pvt Ltd |
| Lakshmi Narayanan R – Regional Head, Sales & Marketing, Gold Coast IT |
| 12.15 PM – 1.15 PM: Innovation Showcase & Lunch |
| 1.15 PM – 1.45 PM: The How-to of Technology Implementation |
| Shailesh Mishra – AWS-Solutions Architect, Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Rakesh Vangari – Territory Business Development, AP & TS, Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| 1:45 PM – 2.45 PM: Enabling Accessibility & Affordability in Healthcare |
| Session Chair: Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran – Founder & Managing Editor, Healthcare India |
| Healthcare for the elderly focusses on preservation of functions and quality of life and encompasses social and psychological issues along with age-related medical problems. As the burden on the healthcare system grows, it is crucial learn from countries such as Japan to understand and utilize the advances in technology that benefit senior patients. |
| Bringing Back the Home Visit |
| The efficacy of elder care is built on 360 degree care and full-time access to medical help – both of which can be made more accessible and affordable through the use of technology applications, such as telemedicine or digital therapeutic apps, that provide quicker and easier access to an expanded menu of hospital-quality consultations at home or in a senior living facility. |
| Dr. Mahesh Joshi, CEO Apollo Homecare |
| Connected Care |
| Connected Care aims to seamlessly connect patients, caregivers and ultimately consumers both inside and outside the hospital, enabling true networks of care. Connected Care builds on technical enablers , bringing together monitoring and therapeutic devices, software and services to create smart solutions. |
| Vikas Bhalla – Director (Ultrasound,) Philips India |
| Stopping Emergencies Before they Start |
| Healthcare providers are starting to offload certain parts of the care-pathways to artificial intelligence (AI) based automatization. AI can now be found in every step of the care-pathway, starting from intelligent tracking of biometric information to early diagnosis of diseases. |
| Rajagopal G – Founder CEO, KITES Senior Care |
| 2:45 PM – 3.30 PM: An Ocean of Data |
| Harnessing AI & Analytics to Maximise Efficacy |
| The potential of AI and Analytics to deliver higher-quality, lower-cost, scalable and predictive health services is immense, and is a step toward freeing caregivers to maintain the human connect in an increasingly technology driven space. Further, the intersection of the profusion of data, IoT, internet security, healthcare, and senior living has incredible potential, but along with it comes a complex set of challenges that warrant careful data handling and vigilant compliance. |
| Ravi Narayan – CEO, T-Hub |
| in conversation with |
| Varma Konala – Business Head – Smart Devices, Intel Corporation and Dr. Vijay Raaghavan – Director Healthcare, PwC |
| 3.30 PM – 3.45 PM: Closing Remarks |
| Innovation Showcase & High Tea |