Shaping the Future of Medicine: Highlights from the Afya Summit

The first Afya Summit for physicians was unforgettable. The venue's vibrant magenta hue set the perfect tone.

Speakers inspired the audience, who were completely absorbed. The positive feedback has been overwhelming. Countless teams worked tirelessly behind the scenes (see some names below).

My role focused on program planning, PR, and moderating Q&A sessions in English. Despite moments of imposter syndrome, pushing through led to unexpected growth. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful event.

International Speakers on AI

We had the privilege of welcoming three incredible speakers from around the globe to Brazil, some experiencing our country for the very first time.

• Daniel Kraft, MD captivated us with a fast-paced, brilliant presentation on AI in medicine, sharing concrete examples of how wearables and AI-powered health apps are transforming patient care.
• Jag Singh singh inspired us deeply with his insights into medical predictive analytics, emphasizing how AI-driven diagnostics and personalized treatment plans are shaping healthcare's future.
• Philippe GERWILL took us on a journey into the fascinating world of metaverses in medicine, exploring their potential to revolutionize how we approach care and treatment.

Medical Education and Entrepreneurship

• The event was a hub of lively discussions on the future challenges in medical education. Topics like chronic disease trends, mental health, and entrepreneurship in medicine ignited strong interest among the attendees.
• We were fortunate to have physicians like Ana Maria Malik , Cecilia Pereira (Ifé Medicina), Dr. Romeu C. Domingues , Bernardo Precht , Bruno Lagoeiro, MD , Eduardo Lapa , Bruno Halpern and MARCELA CASELATO
• Also, experts as Denis Del Bianco , Erico Ribeiro , Felipe Spinelli de Carvalho , Nádia Armelin and Gustavo Meirelles participated in these debates, each offering valuable insights that left a lasting impact.

Industry Networking

The summit created numerous opportunities for networking, especially through informal meet-and-greets.

Physicians connected with peers, industry experts, and thought leaders, sparking meaningful exchanges of ideas and best practices that will undoubtedly continue to resonate long after the event.

Press Coverage

Over the past three months, we’ve secured substantial media coverage, with over a hundred news stories published across top-tier outlets such as EXAME , O Globo , and VEJA .

In today's competitive and resource-constrained media landscape, it's a notable success to have multiple journalists deeply engaged with our initiative. For those interested in a deeper dive, I've included links to the coverage below.

My Takeaways

1. AI isn't just the future of medicine—it's already transforming it. I was impressed by how many AI-based medical devices are in use. In the Afya Summit, experts highlighted the significant development in AI, especially in the U.S., and its potential to revolutionize global healthcare.
2. Doctors who don't adopt AI risk falling behind. Physicians should invest in ongoing education. With AI-powered tools, doctors can stay on top of medical advancements and offer personalized recommendations, improving patient care. AI is now a must-have, automating tasks and allowing doctors to focus more on patients.
3. The rise of entrepreneurs in medicine is a positive trend. AI-driven startups can reshape healthcare, leading to better outcomes and more efficient care. Entrepreneurs are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to medical challenges, making this an exciting time for healthcare.

Congratulations to everyone who pull this off!

• A heartfelt thanks to Dani Albuquerque, Ricardo Moraes, Marise Lemos , Bruna Perussolo , Andila Sanches and their entire teams under Stella Brant 's leadership—this wouldn't have been possible without them.
• For mediating the panels, a special thank you to Eduardo Cardoso de Moura, MD MSc , my "partner in crime".
• Last but not least, high praise goes to my PR team— Julia Costa Leandro Nomura Eliane Oliveira e Humberto Siqueira , and also the InPress Porter Novelli agency. I'm deeply grateful for their hard work and dedication.

NEWS ARTICLES

• O GLOBO: ‘Os médicos estão virando robôs, mas a IA pode libertá-los’, diz futurista francês. Philippe Gerwill virá ao Brasil para participar do Afya Summit
• EXAME: Um coração mais previsível: como será o futuro da cardiologia, segundo professor de Harvard (Jag Singh)
• SAÚDE BUSINESS: Daniel Kraft: o futuro da tecnologia em saúde [Vídeo]