Healthcare & Patient-Centred Immersive Experiences
This track explores how immersive technologies can support patients throughout their care journey. With a focus on experience, autonomy and guidance, participants examine applications in rehabilitation, illness support and care navigation and how these technologies can improve healthcare experiences and strengthen patient agency.
Dr. Wouter Sluis-Thiescheffer
Lector Media Design at HAN University of Applied Sciences, specialising in human–system interaction and inclusive digital design, with experience in VR, emotion recognition, and interfaces for AR/VR systems.
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Remco Hoogendijk
Remco Hoogendijk is Innovation Manager at Sint Maartenskliniek, specialising in the adoption of emerging technologies in healthcare, such as XR, robotics, and AI with a background in innovation processes, and serving as chairman of the XR4REHAB Collaboration and Innovation Network.
Roos Meerman
Roos Meerman is Creative Director at Fillip Studios, where she leads the creation of immersive, sensory experiences at the intersection of art, design, and technology, translating complex ideas into interactive moments for global cultural and brand collaborations.
Mike Verhiel
Mike Verhiel is CEO of Psylaris, a digital health scale-up developing evidence-based VR solutions for mental healthcare, where he leads strategy, international expansion, and partnerships to bring innovative technology to therapists and patients across Europe.