AGE-WELL - Closing the Gap: Accelerating the Adoption of AI and Robotics in Long-Term Care

To meet the needs of our aging population, the pace of innovation, from ideation to pilot projects to practical adoption, must be accelerated. Simultaneously, societal expectations around the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare are rapidly changing. This webinar will highlight how AI and robotics are reshaping healthcare delivery and accelerating technology adoption with two experts from GlobalDWS. These speakers will share key lessons from their experiences integrating technology solutions in healthcare. Technology adoption case studies from Canadian long-term care (LTC) settings will illustrate their benefits. We will also learn about GlobalDWS’ framework for collaboration with academic partners that supports accelerated innovation and product deployment. This interactive session will conclude with an exploration of how researchers can engage with, and participate more extensively in, the capacity building and technology adoption journey within LTCs. Together, we can further strengthen Canada’s progress in the AgeTech sector. Attendees of this session will: • Learn about 5 real-life case studies illustrating how AI-enabled technology is being deployed in Canadian LTCs. • Explore the benefits of enhanced collaboration and open innovation partnerships between technology companies and academia. Speakers: Rami Wehbe is the CEO, CTO and Co-founder of GlobalDWS. He has over two decades of strategic innovation and digital transformation experience with a focus on smart, sustainable workplaces. Lee St James is the VP of Sales and Marketing at GlobalDWS and founder of Social Robots, an AGE-WELL start-up affiliate.