The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) present the first International Symposium of Immersive Reality for Resuscitation. This symposium will present, discuss, and network on the latest developments in immersive technologies (like virtual and augmented reality) and Metaverse and their use for resuscitation. That symposium will be held on May 24th and 25th 2024 at the UCAM in Murcia, Spain.
The symposium aims to bring together experts, academics, healthcare professionals, and technology developers to explore and discuss the latest innovations and applications of virtual reality in the field of CPR and emergency medical education. Our program will feature keynote speeches, interactive sessions, practical workshops, and panel discussions led by distinguished leaders in medicine and technology.
Highlights of the event will include:
Programme Details
DAY 1: FRIDAY, May 24th
8:30 Reception
9:00 Opening Ceremony: Welcome by representatives from the UCAM University and the European Resuscitation Council. Manuel Pardo (UCAM Researcher), Pablo Blesa (UCAM Vice Rector) and Koen Monsieurs (Chair, ERC).
9:15–10:45 Inaugural Lectures: The role of technology-enhanced learning in the current landscape of resuscitation education. Moderator: Koen Monsieurs & Manuel Pardo
9:15-9:40 Spatial Computing, Metaverse and the Future of Education: Pau López Guardiola
9:40-10:05 My Journey with Virtual Reality in Resuscitation: Federico Semeraro (Chair Elect, ERC)
10:05-10:30 Teaching Resuscitation – then Possible Role of Extended Reality: Robert Greif (Director Guidelines & ILCOR, ERC)
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break
Block 1. Devices and Platforms for the Development and Design of Immersive Experiences
11:00-12:00 - Company Rapid-fire Presentation: (7 min each) Networking and Collaborations: Opportunities for participants to interact and foster future collaborations. Moderator: Pau Guardiola & Federico Semeraro
12:00-13:00 The developers View - 3D Designers: (10 min each) Moderator: Daniel Guillén & N.N.
13:00–14:30 Lunch
Block 2: Roundtable Discussion - Technical and Pedagogical Approach
14:30-15:15 - Virtual Reality Technology in CPR: Presentations on the latest VR innovations applied to CPR training. Moderator: F. Semeraro & N.N.
15:15-16:00 - Teaching Methodology in Virtual Reality: Sessions on integrating virtual reality into CPR training curricula and programs. Moderator: Nino Fijacko & N.N.
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break
Block 3: Case Studies and Best Practices
16:30–17.00 Implementation Experiences: Short presentations from institutions that have incorporated VR into their CPR training. Moderator: Manuel Pardo & Robert Greif
17.00–18.00 Best Practices and Standards: Panel Discussions on best practices in designing and managing educational content in VR. Moderator: Robert Greif & Nino Fijacko
DAY 2: SATURDAY, May 25th
Block 4: Workshops and Demos
9:00-11:00 Workshops: Interactive sessions for participants to experience VR tools and software.
11:00–11:30 Coffee Break
Block 5: Research and Development
11:30-12:00 Recent Research: Short Presentations of recent studies on CPR and VR. (7 min each). Moderator: Koen Monsieurs & N.N.
12:00-12:45 - Expert Panel: Discussion with experts in CPR and VR technology on future research and development directions. Moderator: Daniel Guillén & Nino Fijacko, Jose Ferrer
12:45-13:00 – Closing and Reflections: Koen Monsieurs, Manuel Pardo, Robert and Federico Semeraro.
Scientific Committee
Organizing Committee
Assistance: Members form the New Technologies for Health UCAM Research Group