Hackathons for Industry

10 Nov 2021

15:45 - 16:05

ASIT Innovation Theatre

Hackathons (coined from the combination of ‘hack’ and ‘marathon’) are common in the technology industry with many start-ups using this technique of bringing likeminded individuals from a variety of backgrounds together with the sole aim of solving challenges through iterative innovation. Hackathons however aren’t just for start-ups and can play a valuable role in transforming industry.

Speakers

Benedict Hughes, Core Surgical Trainee - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

“Future Surgery 2021 will be the first of its kind in the UK, drawing on the work our Commission on the Future of Surgery has done to predict the transformation in the medical care for millions of patients.”

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
“Driven by changes in digital technologies and our fast-evolving understanding of genomics, innovations are expected to affect how we undertake surgery, and how we train surgeons in future.”

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"Alongside the conference organisers, CloserStill, we aim to deliver a high-quality event that will provide both professional development and discussion space for surgeons and their teams."

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"We look forward to welcoming colleagues to what promises to be a very high-quality programme and an exciting two days of thought-provoking training and engagement with medical suppliers."

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England