Making the Invisible Visible: The Power of High Performance Computing

Join us on January 29, 2025 to discover the transformative connections between public health, industry, academia, and partners through the power of high-performance computing. This impactful event will open with a fireside chat featuring Dr. Geeta Nayyar—a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and bestselling author. Dr. Nayyar will share how a human-centered approach to innovation, including the rapid advancements in AI, can drive better health and business outcomes.

The program continues with two engaging panels featuring leading experts who are at the forefront of modeling, forecasting, and complex data visualization and high performance computing to address critical health challenges. Learn how they leverage cutting-edge technology to transform public health and improve decision-making through advanced data applications.

Following the panels, participate in intimate breakout discussions to delve deeper into the topics, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections with fellow attendees. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with others who are equally passionate about public health and technology.

Together, we’ll explore how to harness these powerful tools and be part of the conversation and help shape the future of public health!

AGENDA

Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking

Fireside Chat featuring Geeta Nayyar, M.D.: Leveraging a Human Approach to Innovation: Rapid Advances in AI to Achieve Better Health Outcomes

Panel 1: Modeling and Forecasting/Complex Data Visualization: Our panelists will share how these innovative tools are helping us predict health trends, understand outbreaks, prepare for the next disaster, and make informed decisions that save lives. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, you’ll see how visualizing complex data can make health information more accessible and actionable for everyone.

Keynote Speakers

• Dylan George, Ph.D., Director, CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Analytics*
• Aiguo Wu, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Lead, DoD DTRA Technical Reachback*
• Gerardo Chowell, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University*
• Verily, Data Visualization subject matter expert

Panel 2: High Performance Computing: Our knowledgeable speakers will share how high-performance computing, cutting-edge technology, and the ability to move and process large data sets are revolutionizing the way we understand and address health challenges, from disease tracking to improving healthcare access. They’ll discuss real-world applications and share success stories that highlight the impact of data-driven solutions.

Keynote Speakers

• Duncan MacCannell, Ph.D., MBT, Director, Office of Advanced Molecular Detection, CDC*
• Jon Duke, M.D., Director, Center for Health Analytics and Informatics, Georgia Tech Research Institute*
• Tsengdar Lee, Ph.D., Manager, High Performance Computing Program, NASA*
• NVIDIA, Acclerated Computing subject matter expert

Roundtable Discussion: Delve deeper into the topics, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections with fellow attendees. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with others who are equally passionate about public health and technology.

Host or Publisher GOVTECH CONNECTS