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- The Austrian Society for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pain and Palliative Medicine (ÖGARI) will hold its annual meeting with a focus on the evolving relationship between...
- During a dedicated media talk, the heads of ÖGARI's five core pillars - anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine, pain management, and palliative care - will present concise...
- The integration of AI into healthcare is rapidly accelerating globally, and Austria is at the forefront of this conversion.
ÖGARI Annual Meeting to Explore the Intersection of Humans and AI in Medicine
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Vienna, Austria – October 29, 2025
The Austrian Society for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pain and Palliative Medicine (ÖGARI) will hold its annual meeting with a focus on the evolving relationship between medical professionals and artificial intelligence. The hybrid event will offer both in-person and online participation, with the online participation link to be announced shortly. The meeting’s motto is “In the field of tension between man and machine.”
AI Applications in Critical Care: A Deep Dive
During a dedicated media talk, the heads of ÖGARI’s five core pillars – anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine, pain management, and palliative care – will present concise overviews of current AI applications within their respective fields. presentations will be supported by concrete examples, data, and factual evidence illustrating how human-machine interaction is already shaping modern medical practice.
The speakers and their respective areas of expertise are:
- Prim. PD Dr. Michael Zink – Anesthesiology
- Assoc.-Prof.in PDin dr.in Eva Schaden – Intensive Care Medicine
- Prim. PD Dr. Johann Knotzer - Emergency Medicine
- Univ.-prof.in Dr.in Judith Martini – Pain Management
- Priv.-Doz. Dr. Martin Dünser – Palliative Medicine
- Prompt. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rudolf Reflectory, MSc
The Growing Role of AI in Austrian Medicine
The integration of AI into healthcare is rapidly accelerating globally, and Austria is at the forefront of this conversion. AI is being deployed in areas such as diagnostic imaging, predictive analytics for patient risk stratification, robotic surgery, and personalized medicine. ÖGARI’s annual meeting aims to foster discussion and knowlege sharing around the ethical, practical, and logistical considerations of these advancements.
While specific figures regarding AI adoption rates in Austrian hospitals are still emerging, a report by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) highlights the notable potential of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, estimating a potential economic impact of billions of euros by 2030. the report also identifies challenges related to data privacy, workforce training, and regulatory frameworks.
Registration Details
ÖGARI encourages both in-person and online attendance. Registration details can be found on the ÖGARI website. Further information regarding the online participation link will be communicated to registered attendees in due course.