14th TIC Salut Social RDI Seminar Digital Well-being and the Future of Health and Social Professions

On 24 April 2025, the University of Vic hosts the 14th Social Health RDI Conference, an event dedicated to exploring how digital well-being can boost the potential of health and social care professionals. The conference will feature the participation of top-level experts in health, technology and research, and will offer a unique space for debate and reflection on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and well-being.

Agenda of the 14th TIC Salut Social Health Seminar

09:30 am. Inauguration

• The hon. Mr. Albert Castells. Mayor of Vic
• Joan Guanyabens. Director of the TIC Salut Social Foundation
• The Rector Mr. Eladi Baños. University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia

10:00 am. Inaugural Lecture

• Julian Isla. Data and Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Microsoft

10:30 am. Digital Archetypes, attitudinal segments of the Catalan Health System: Healthcare professionals and digital skills

• Yolanda Portero. Relational Innovation Manager, Catalan Health Service
• Elisenda Reixach. Head of Medical Imaging and Training, TIC Salut Social Foundation

11:00 am. Coffee Break – Networking

11:30 am. Round Table: Technology and Care Professions: From Support to Symbiosis

• Anna Gonzalez Abad. Head of SISCAT Professional Division, Catalan Health Service
• Rosa Fumàs. Technical Director, Social Services Department, TIC Salut Social Foundation
• Xavier Mèlich. Social worker, Amposta City Council
• Oriol Yuguero. Clinical Director of Accident and Emergencies, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital. Lleida
• Moderated by: Marta Aymerich. Director of the e-Health Centre (UOC)

12:45 pm. Round Table: The New Roles of Professionals and Citizens in the Care of the Future

• Jordi Pacheco i Canal. Coordinator of the Patient Advisory Council of Catalonia
• Patricia Ripoll. Patient and president of the Visible Foundation
• Josep Vidal. Head of Research Unit, ICS Central Catalonia
• Moderated by: Joan Escarrabill. Emeritus Consultant of the Patient Experience Observatory of the Hospital Clínic

2:00 pm. Lunch break – Networking

3:00 pm. Keynote Speech

• Manuel del Castillo. Chairman of the Committee for Evaluation, Innovation and Operational Reform of the Health System

3:30 pm. Snapshots of Innovation in Health and Social Work

• Interaction with an AI-based virtual assistant – Bartholomew Ayala. Saint John of God Hospital in Manresa
• Generative AI as a support for clinical note-taking during consultation – Montserrat Ciurana. Family Doctor of the EAP (Primary Health Care Centre) Manresa 2, Primary and Community Care Management of Central Catalonia, Catalan Health Institute
• Firebird Programme to prevent mental health problems among young digital natives – Isabel Garcia. Sub-Directorate General for Work in Diversity and the Third Sector
• AI for adapting the demand for radiological tests – Maria J. Cortés. Territorial Head of Diagnostic Imaging Service of the University Hospital of Vic and Campdevànol Hospital
• An international vision of digital competence frameworks for healthcare professionals – Paula Puig Vilert. Senior Consultant in Digital Strategy and Advice, Public Sector and Health

4:25 pm. Conclusions and Closing

• Francesc López Seguí. Director of the ICT Social Health Chair (UVIC-UCC)
• Joan Guanyabens. Director of the TIC Salut Social Foundation

This seminar will be a unique opportunity for collaboration between professionals from the health, social and technological sectors. Don’t miss the opportunity to share knowledge and inspiration for a more digital and well-informed future.

Registrations open! Secure a place and participate in this key seminar for the future of digital well-being.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!