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    November 3-4, 2022, Fetzer Center, ICHITA and IT Forum Joint Conference

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Digital Transformation of Healthcare and Finance:

The Role of Blockchain, Fintech and AI

The conference brings together business leaders, academics, administrators and students from across the globe to exchange ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities—including the latest business, technology and healthcare trends. You are invited to attend the 2022 joint conference that focuses on recent advances in health IT and financial technology (fintech), both of which will substantially impact businesses and society.

Cover of American journal of businessThe Joint ICHITA and IT Forum conference, hosted by the Department of Business Information Systems at the Haworth College of Business, provides a setting for educators, students, professionals, employers and state and local governments to interact and exchange ideas about technology-related topics. It is designed to be a bridge between academia and practicing professionals. You are cordially invited to join us for this conference exploring the potential of Blockchain, fintech and artificial intelligence.

  • Thursday, November 3: Pre-conference gathering
  • Keynote speakers.
  • Plenary sessions.
  • Seminars and research presentations.
  • Best practices, case analyses and research findings.
  • Opportunities for selected papers to be published in the special issue of the American Journal of Business.

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Topics

  • Healthcare analytics and big data 
  • Pandemic planning and management 
  • Smart health and well-being technology
  • Augmented reality in healthcare
  • Community EMR interoperability
  • Health information exchange and interoperability
  • Telehealth and telemedicine solutions 
  • Privacy and security issues in healthcare 
  • Wearable devices: design, adoption and outcomes
  • Big data, blockchain and fintech 
  • Regulatory challenges in fintech
  • Value creation in the blockchain economy
  • Internet of things   
  • The business value of blockchain 
  • Cryptocurrency 
  • Prediction markets 
  • Digital payment solutions 
  • Crowdfunding and crowdsourcing
  • High-frequency algorithmic trading

Registration

Register early to take advantage of discounts. Early bird rates end October 10.

  • Regular Registration  (Academia / Industry)—$199; $249 after Oct. 10.
  • Non-WMU Student Registration—$99; $149 after Oct. 10.
  • Registration (Online Research Presentation*)—$99
  • Student Registration (Online Research Presentation*)—$49
  • WMU faculty, staff and students—Registration fee waived.

*For articles accepted for presentation at the conference for which authors could not visit in person due to global events. Selected articles will be included in the conference transaction and will be available online.

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Tentative Schedule

Thursday, November 3

2 to 5 p.m.—Welcome , Workshops and Student Competitions

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Career Connect with Keynote Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 to 8 p.m.—Reception in Fetzer Center lobby

Friday, November 4

7:15 to 7:55 a.m.—Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 to 8:25 a.m.—Welcome Messages by WMU President and WMU Haworth Dean

8:30 to 10:10 a.m.—Keynote Presentations, Kirsch Auditorium

10:10 to 10:30 a.m.—Coffee Networking Break

10:30 to 11:55 a.m.—Concurrent Presentations and Workshops

Noon to 1:30 p.m. Conference Luncheon and Special Presentation, Banquet Room (1035), 40th Anniversary Announcements

1:30 to 2:20 p.m.—Special Presentations

2:30 to 3:20 p.m.—Keynote Presentation, Kirsch Auditorium

3:20 to 3:40 p.m.—Coffee Break and Networking

3:40 to 4:30 p.m.—Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation of Healthcare and Finance: The Role of Blockchain, Fintech and AI

4:30 to 5 p.m.—Closing Remarks and Raffle, Kirsch Auditorium