The third edition of the AIIC-Awards was held during the XXIV AIIC National Conference in Rome, Italy, from 15 to 18 May 2024. The AIIC, the Italian Association of Clinical Engineers, organised the congress under the theme “Chronicity, territory, proximity: we build the digital ecosystem” at the Roma Convention Centre “LA NUVOLA”.

The event attracted 2,600 attendees and featured more than 160 speakers, all focusing on the integration of healthcare services in Italy. Discussions centred on managing chronic diseases, addressing local healthcare needs, and enhancing patient care proximity through a unified digital ecosystem. Innovative solutions tackling healthcare challenges, from intricate medical devices to logistical processes, were meticulously evaluated.

A highlight of the conference was the AIIC-Awards, which celebrated excellence across 11 categories with a total of 190 proposals. The AI-Mind project triumphed in the category “Methods and experiences in the Health Technology Assessment”. This recognition was particularly significant as attendees had the opportunity to vote for the best project, emphasising the collaborative spirit of the event.