A deep dive into design considerations of a smart-wearable system focused on bio-kinetic performance data for Athletic performance and Return to Sport Physiotherapy.  Explore architectural decisions that make wearable data intuitive, immersive, valuable and fun.  Showcase 3D visualization approaches for communicating sophisticated performance metrics in Digital Health
Marc Alexander | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Motusi

What if the best parts of in-person health and fitness could extend into the digital domain? What if  the most engaging and interactive elements of connected fitness could enhance brick and mortar experiences? And what if these experiences could seamlessly blend to create new ways of increasing acquisition, engagement and retention of customers? Steven Webster, CEO of ASENSEI, will share how gyms, boutique studios, connected fitness products and digital apps can rise above the competition and meet consumer needs, when Connected Apparel is the thread that binds the best of both worlds.
Steven Webster | CEO, Asensei

Everywhere we turn, energy is at the forefront of today’s conversations. Whether it is renewable energy and climate change, or energy efficient cars and homes, it seems energy is a hot topic. As it should be, given its ubiquity. In more recent innovations we harness kinetic energy for electricity through subway turnstiles and soccer balls. But what about the energy emitted by our own bodies? Sentient humans emit up to 100W of energy. That number jumps to over 2,000W if we are participating in a high energy activity (which inspired Swedish engineers to capture body heat in a subway terminal to boil water and heat a connected building). So, how do we harness the power of this energy, transforming it in a way that enhances health and wellness, and powers the human body with even more energy? Seth will discuss how ingredient brands, such as CELLIANT, are leading the charge in transforming  body heat into full spectrum infrared energy – a world changing idea that will soon be woven into the fabric of our daily lives. 
Seth Casden | CEO & Co-Founder, CELLIANT

Wearables can be defined as any worn object that interfaces with and/or supports the human body, and can include clothing, accessories, medical devices, and wearable electronics. Wearables can be effective tools for improving patient function, independence, and quality of life in multiple ways (for example, facilitating mobility and tasks, supporting/augmenting patient’s abilities, or protecting patient’s post injury/surgery). Historically, the design of wearable products aimed to improve patient health has been limited in focus to improving patient physical function. Products created using this traditional approach can be uncomfortable to wear both physically and psychologically, as well as potentially uncomfortable socially for users and their families, as they often focus attention on users’ disabilities. Moreover, aesthetics of products intended to improve patient health are not typically considered an important consideration. However, poor product aesthetics may impact patient compliance resulting in low product usage or even non-use. By using an empathetic approach and process, we can bridge this gap between designer and patient. This presentation will identify and compare standard design practice and empathetic design practice with regards to the challenges and barriers of medical wearables.
Dr. Martha Hall | Director of Innovation of Health Sciences, University of Delaware

intelligence (AI) algorithms, mobile software and cloud infrastructure enables footwear, accessories and apparel to collect and convert novel data sets, via machine learning and predictive analytics, into actionable information for consumers, patients and clinicians remotely and in near-real time. Chronic diseases account for 90% of total US healthcare expenditures according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. Remote Patient Monitoring, aligned with effective treatment protocols, can help reduce cost and increase quality of care. Providers using RPM-enabled home healthcare and other telehealth delivery methods are already reducing hospital readmissions penalties. Seniors are driving positive ROI from RPM technology and home-based care, largely due to the cohort's high incidence of multiple chronic diseases. Following are four trends in patient monitoring taking place today: 1. An Aging Population Vulnerable to Chronic Disease is Driving the Market 2. The Focus in the Healthcare Industry Is Shifting to Value-Based, Patient-Centric Care and Outcomes 3. Healthcare Big Data Is Having a Huge Impact on the Medical Field 4. The Increasing Role of IoT for Remote Monitoring and Healthcare Applications Companies that are focused on developing and delivering remote monitoring solutions for the aging population aims to extend the reach of the clinician and his/her team through a complete and comprehensive wearable solution. Changes in the 2019 CPT code set reflect four new remote patient monitoring codes (99453, 99454, 99457 and 99458) that illustrate how health professionals can more effectively and efficiently use technology to connect with their patients at home to gather data for care management and coordination. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new category of digital health services—Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)—to complement the existing suite of Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) codes covered under Medicare. The new codes, part of the proposed 2022 Physician Fee Schedule, are intended to expand the scope and reach of digital health technologies to reimburse monitoring of non-physiologic data. Clearly, the pandemic over the last two years, has greatly increased the need and acceptance of remote patient monitoring and its ability to improve quality of life and allow seniors, in particular, to remain independent longer.
Davide Vigano | Co-Founder and CEO, Sensoria Health Inc.

One of the many lessons of COVID 19 is that our wellness and medical providers need better remote health and patient monitoring tools. Wearable electronics will play a key role in the solution as they offer some of the best on-body sensing and services for this rapidly growing market. But for remote health monitoring to be effective, patient compliance is an absolute necessity and patients are generally reluctant to wear uncomfortable monitoring devices built with conventional flex electronics. Metal gel fluid-phase circuits present a unique solution for developing wearable health monitors with highly stretchable, thin, and comfortable wiring that makes electronics seamless and invisible when embedded in a garment. For encouraging patient compliance and treatment adherence, the best monitoring device a patient can wear is the one that they won’t even realize they are wearing. This presentation will explore the underlying technology of pliable metal gel circuits and practical applications in remote healthcare for utilizing physiological sensors so thin and stretchable they’re hardly noticeable to the patient.
Mike Hopkins, Ph.D | VP of R&D, Liquid Wire

Do you have questions about patents, trademarks, and other ways to protect intellectual property (IP)? Join Western Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Director Stephen Koziol for a discussion about IP strategies and why smart fabric and wearable technology startups should consider these strategies. The discussion will include: -An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets -Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP -Understanding the risks of early disclosure -The types of resources and assistance available through the USPTO
Jerrah Edwards | Acting Assistant Regional Director, Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office

Additional Presenter: Jeanette Numbers, Marketing & Principal, Co-founder, Loft LLC

Transitional care and telemedicine are trends that emerged as meaningful benefits from the COVID pandemic. Families and physicians embraced telemedicine, which has created a need for more innovative technology to effectively meet this need. Wearable sensors offer seamless solutions for at-home health monitoring.
 
Jamie Orlando | Director of Marketing & Sales, Butler Technologies

Moderated by: Dean Stoyer, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Phoenix Suns

Wearables in Sports
 
Kohei Tamagawa | Lead Performance Scientist, Phoenix Suns