What role does technology play in healthcare? More importantly, what role could, or even should it play? These questions were the topic of discussion at the symposium ‘Technology as a tool for an inclusive society and sustainable care’ on Thursday, 6 October. Several renowned (international) speakers spoke at the symposium.

Luc de Witte, Technology for Health professor, also gave his inaugural lecture: “My dream is for this network to become a Centre of Expertise. So we can really address the bigger issues in healthcare as a region, with shared commitment and governance. Working together is essential; we cannot do it alone.”

Luc de Witte represents the Universities of Applied Sciences in the Scientific Counsel of Medical Delta. In his inaugural lecture, he extensively presented his vision on how technology can strengthen healthcare and how he gives shape to this in his lectorate. “In healthcare, we often say to each other how difficult things are and that technology has to solve all the problems. I think this is a negative approach. I also look at technology as a tool that offers opportunities to make life more enjoyable or easier." 

Read the full report on the website of The Hague University of Applied Sciences.