Un evento con il supporto di Ated - Associazione Ticinese Evoluzione Digitale
Digital Inclusion Ticino
Join us for a discussion on the future of tech and digital work in Ticino
- Workshop from 16:45 to 17:50
- Main event from 18:00
Thank you for joining the event!
An event organized by Women in Tech Switzerland and digitalswitzerland
Be a part of this transformative journey, where we embrace change, celebrate innovation, and build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Don't miss our guests' presentations to discover practical examples of digital inclusion.
Let's get to know each other better. Who knows, we may find opportunities to collaborate in the future.
Workshop programme
16:45 - 17:00
Registration for the workshop
17:00 - 17:50
Workshop in partnership with SUPSI
"Discover health tech in action: applied digitalisation to improve our health and everyday lives"
Learn more about the insightful workshop.
Main event programme
17:30 - 18:00
Registration
18:00 - 18:15
Welcome Speech
- Official Welcome from Stefano Rizzi, Direttore della Divisione Economia di Repubblica e Cantone Ticino
- Bettina Bachmann, Women in Tech Switzerland
- Simon Schmidli, digitalswitzerland
18:15 - 19:00
Keynote speakers + Q&A
- Dr. Laura Castro-Aldrete
- Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha
- Prof. Andrea E. Rizzoli
- Dr. Marija Plodinec
19:00 - 19:45
Panel Discussion: "The future of work: how do we get there?"
Mixed Panel, including representatives from medtech, data ethics, innovation, government and private sector.
- Andrea Barni
- Joy Bordini
- Luca Mauriello
- Prisca Quadroni-Renella
- Samantha Paoletti
Moderated by Milena Folletti, Delegata alla trasformazione digitale presso Repubblica e Cantone Ticino.
19:45 - 20:30
Apéro and Networking
Join us for a discussion on the future of tech work in Ticino
Our keynote speakers
Scientific and Medical Affairs Project Manager at the Woman's Brain Project
Dr. Laura Castro-Aldrete is Scientific and Medical Affairs Project Manager for the Women’s Brain Project (WBP). Since joining WBP in 2020, she has been leading scientific projects and managing global multistakeholder collaborations. Dr. Castro-Aldrete holds a MSc in Biotechnology and Enterprise and PhD in Neuroscience. Her academic journey is a testament to her dedication to advancing the field of neuroscience and improving the lives of those affected by neurological disorders.
Co-founder and CEO of the Women's Brain Project
Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha is a medical doctor with expertise in clinical pathology, neuroscience and psychiatric disorders. She is Chief Medical Officer at Altoida and co-founder and CEO of the non-profit organization "Women's Brain Project”. She is the Vice-president of Euresearch. Since 2018 she is listed among the top 100 Women in Business in Switzerland and in 2019 she has been elected Woman of the Year in Switzerland by the Magazine "Women in Business". In 2020, she received the World Sustainability Award for her involvement in advancing Precision Medicine. Dr. Santuccione Chadha is keenly interested in removing bias when developing solutions for mental and neurological diseases to achieve precision medicines.
Director of IDSIA; Professor at SUPSI
Prof. Andrea E. Rizzoli is the director of IDSIA and professor at SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland). He holds a M.Sc. in Control Engineering (1989) and a Ph.D. in Control Engineering and Informatics (1993). His research interests are in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, in the development of environmental decision support systems for natural resources management, and in the application of artificial intelligence and operations research techniques to environmental problems. Dr. Rizzoli has authored more than 150 scientific publications.
CEO & Co-Founder ARTIDIS
Marija Plodinec Ph.D. studied physics in Zagreb and received her doctorate in 2010 from the University of Basel. She co-founded and CEO of ARTIDIS AG; a clinical-stage medical technology company that developed the first Nanomechanical Signature for cancer diagnosis and treatment optimization, enabling swift and precise oncological diagnostics in under three hours, effectively shifting the paradigm of cancer care from central labs to the patient's bedside.
She is a recognized expert in the field of physical sciences in oncology and has co-authored important scientific papers and patents in this field. Dr. Plodinec is also a member of several international organizations focusing on cancer research and its clinical applications.
Join us for a discussion on the future of tech work in Ticino
Don't just be a bystander, change can start with you.Discover health tech in action: applied digitalisation to improve our health and everyday lives
In this workshop, let’s delve deeper into the topic of research projects where digitalization is applied to improve our health and our everyday lifestyle followed by showcasing a unique case for change: interactive and collaborative workshop on the AutoPlay project, a methodology for early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders by using Internet of Things and Data Science based methodologies.
16:45 - 17:00
Registration workshop open
17:00 - 17:50
Workshop and conclusions
- Dr. Francesca Faraci
Head of the Biomedical Signal Processing research area of the MeDiTech Institute, SUPSI-DTI - Dr. Michela Papandrea
Senior Lecturer & Researcher at SUPSI
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Organising Committee
Bettina Bachmann, Alessandra Cantù, Milena Folletti
We are the Swiss chapter of an international non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology. We are a Global Movement with chapters in 6 continents, counting over 170.000 members and focusing on 4 primary areas: Education, Business, Digital Inclusion and Advocacy.
WebsiteAstrid Mondésert, Kevin Srithar, Simon Schmidli
With #herHACK, we bring together professionals to work on creative and sustainable solutions for some of the most pressing issues we face today. We create a working environment to inspire women to work in tech and allow them to create a network of like-minded professionals.
WebsitePrisca Quadroni
We increase visibility of female AI experts and provide education to empower women to become AI experts. We focus on three key pillars: engaging with regulators to develop and share best practices in AI, enhancing AI education to empower women, and fostering a community through role models and networking.
WebsiteRenata Moshkovich, Francesca Sanfilippo
We are a community of modern leaders who want to elevate diversity, advance careers and create equal business opportunities for women working in digital throughout Switzerland.
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Supported by
ated is an independent association active in the Canton of Ticino since 1971 open to all people, companies, organizations and educational institutions interested in information and communication technologies.
Ander Group is a Swiss based Brand Performance Consultancy and HubSpot CRM Platform Platinum Partner.
Since 2006 the company serves an international client base, designing brand ecosystems, driving measurable business results and growing long-lasting relationships.
Con il patrocinio del Consiglio di Stato della Repubblica e Cantone Ticino
Questions about the event?
No! It is also possible to participate only in the workshop, or only in the event.
The workshop will be practical and interactive; the event will be primarily a conference.
The panel discussion will allow interactions with the speakers.
The apero will provide further opportunities for networking.
Both participation in the workshop and the event are free of charge!
This is possible thanks to our sponsors and supporters, who made this possible:
- ATED - Associazione Ticinese Evoluzione Digitale
- Ander Group
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