Informatics for Health Congress 2017

Start

Mon, 24 Apr 2017, 09:30

End

Wed, 26 Apr 2017, 14:15

WebSite

http://informaticsforhealth.org/

Hashtag:

#IFORH2017

Venue:

The European Federation for Medical Informatics Association (EFMI)

The European Federation for Medical Informatics Association (EFMI) is the leading organisation in medical informatics in Europe and represents 32 countries. EFMI is organised as a non-profit organisation concerned with the theory and practice of Information Science and Technology within Health and Health Science in a European context.

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Key Dates

22 – 23 April 2017	Pre-Conference Sessions
23 April 2017	Pre-Conference Doctoral Symposium
24 – 26 April 2017	Informatics for Health 2017

Over three days an international audience of academics, health professionals and industry partners will share the knowledge, insights and experience that are fuelling the rapid advancement in informatics research for health science, health care, and economic growth in/around digital health. The varied and dynamic conference programme will include global thought leaders presenting alongside innovators in health data science. By blending academic rigour with the latest technological developments Informatics for Health 2017 will provide the academic bedrock needed to create a stimulating and challenging international congress.

The scientific programme will be designed to engage researchers across our subject’s multidisciplinary reach and to facilitate collaboration and interaction. We especially look forward to welcoming young scientists with scientific and social programmes targeted at the development of our future research leaders.

The full conference registration fee includes:

Admission to all conference sessions
Access to the exhibition and posters
Welcome Drinks Reception on Monday 24th April
Tea, coffee and lunches
Conference materials including delegate badge and conference bag
Free internet access in designated areas
Conference Programme
Access to conference abstracts

The registration fees for the conference are:

	Early Bird Registration (until 24 February 2017)		Late Registration (from 25 February 2017)
	Member**	Non-member	Member**	Non-member
Full Registration	£380 ex VAT £456 inc VAT	£415 ex VAT £498 inc VAT	£415 ex VAT £498 inc VAT	£455 ex VAT £546 inc VAT
Day Ticket	£190 ex VAT £228 inc VAT	£208 ex VAT £249.60 inc VAT	£208 ex VAT £249.60 inc VAT	£228 ex VAT £273.60 inc VAT
Student Registration	£270 ex VAT £324 inc VAT		£315 ex VAT £378 inc VAT
Social Events
Gala Dinner	£70 ex VAT £84 inc VAT		£70 ex VAT £84 inc VAT
Pre-Conference Events
Pre-Conference Tutorial – Doctorial Symposium	£140 ex VAT £168 inc VAT		£140 ex VAT £168 inc VAT
Pre-Conference Tutorial – Half Day	£85 ex VAT £102 inc VAT		£85 ex VAT £102 inc VAT

**To register at the member rate you must fit at least one of the following criteria:
Be a member of an EFMI National Member Society
Be a researcher at one of the Farr Institute of Health Informatics’ academic centres

Register Online!

* Preliminary programme – may be subject to change

PRE-CONFERENCE SATURDAY 22 APRIL
Hilton Doubletree

09:30	Tutorials
11:00	Coffee break
11:30	Tutorials
13:00	Lunch
14:00	Tutorials
15.30	Coffee break
16:00	Tutorials
17:30	Close

PRE-CONFERENCE SUNDAY 23 APRIL
Hilton Doubletree

09:30	Tutorials
11:00	Coffee break
11.30	Tutorials
13:00	Lunch
14:00	Tutorials
15:30	Coffee break
14:00	Tutorials
17:30	Close

CONFERENCE MONDAY 24 APRIL

09:00	Opening Ceremony
10:00	Keynote Plenary - Riccardo Bellazzi, University of Pavia
11:00	Coffee break – Exchange Hall
11:30	Parallel Sessions
12:30	Lunch & Poster Session – Exchange Hall
13:00 - 13:45	IMO Sponsored Focus Group: A trusted platform for innovation in clinical research and life science
14.00	Parallel Sessions
15:30	Coffee break – Exchange Hall
16:00	Parallel Sessions
17:30	Welcome Reception & Poster Session – Exchange Hall
19:30	Close

CONFERENCE TUESDAY 25 APRIL

08.30	Keynote Plenary - Susan Michie, University College London
09.30	Parallel Sessions
11.00	Coffee Break – Exchange Hall
11:30	Parallel Sessions
13:00	Lunch & Poster Session – Exchange Hall
14.30	Keynote Plenary - Frank van Harmelen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
15.30	Coffee Break – Exchange Hall
16:00	Parallel Sessions
17:30	Science Slam
18:30	Close
19:30	Conference Dinner, Manchester Cathedral

CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL

08.30	Parallel Sessions
10:00	Coffee Break – Exchange Hall
10:30	Parallel Sessions
12:00	Keynote Plenary - Sally Okun, PatientsLikeMe & Closing Session
13:30	Lunch – Exchange Hall
14:15	Close

Accommodation

We are delighted to have reserved a variety of hotels ranging in price and star rating to suit every budget. The hotels that have been secured for Informatics for Health 2017 are listed below. It is recommended that accommodation is booked upon registering for the conference in order to secure your required arrangements as hotel reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis.

Travelling to Manchester

BY AIR

Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities. From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).

Information on Manchester Airport can be found at: www.manchesterairport.co.uk

BY RAIL

It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station – just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.
Further information on train services can be found at:
www.virgintrains.co.uk
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.tpexpress.co.uk
www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/MAN

BY ROAD

Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester’s M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.

Directions:

M6 (from south – Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham)
Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.

M6 (from north – Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle)
Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.

M62 (from west – Liverpool)
At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.

M62 (from east – Leeds, Yorkshire)
At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.

M56 (from west – North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port)
Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
For parking, Manchester Central’s on-site NCP car park is open 24 hours and the most convenient option.
Please see the NCP website for information on pricing and online booking
If using a satellite navigation system – please follow the postcode M2 3GX.

ARRIVING IN MANCHESTER

On arrival in Manchester you can walk to Manchester Central, catch a Metroshuttle bus, Metrolink tram or take a taxi.

Local travel
Manchester’s extensive multi-modal public transport network makes it easy to travel in and around Greater Manchester.
Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.