Event Description: 

The Problem:Caregivers of those with dementia are tasked with conducing a diverse range of activities to support loved ones. They need technology tools to support them in caring for their loved ones in innovative ways.


The Challenge:To design and pitch technology-based solutions that have the potential to lighten the burden that falls on family caregivers, particularly by helping them to coordinate the demanding tasks and the complex networks of relationships involved with caring for others.
The Advantage:This inaugural NCHICA event will connect you with other innovators and industry veterans in the Triangle, NC area. Food and awards totaling $4,500 to the top designs will be provided. Tickets are just $10 for students and $90 for industry professionals. Sign-up today as space is limited

 

Multidisciplinary teams will design and pitch a viable and realistic solution that enhances the care of elderly at home with dementia in NC and improves the quality of life for their caregivers.

The winning team will walk away with a $3,000 prize!

 

April 11 9am Lightning Talks

Speaker	Organization	Topic
Susan Adams	CareGiving Technologies	Technology for Aging
Karen Appert	Caregiver of parent with Dementia for 17 years	Challenges caregivers face and community supports
David Potenziani	IntraHealth	Scalable grass-roots open source health communication systems
Connie Bishop	Piedmont Health Services, Inc.	Caregiver strategies
Taalib al'Salaam	Booz Allen Hamilton	Big Data in Aging
TBA

March 1 – April 10
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Saturday April 11 Day 1
8:30 am  arrive at Quintiles ground/lobby level to complete registration	9:00 – 10:30 am review the challenge, market and innovations 10:30 – 12:00 pm generate ideas, develop pre-pitch, work with mentors, eat lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm pitch idea, form teams and build solution	1:00 – 8:00 pm work in formed teams to develop idea into business case, wireframe, prototype, demo, etc. 6:00 – 8:00 pm evening meet-up and dinner with foodtrucks
Sunday April 12 Day 2
8:00 am  arrive at Quintiles and eat breakfast 8:00 – 1:00 pm work in formed teams to continue development and eat lunch	1:00 – 3:00 pm wrap-up development work and private team pitch to mentors	3:00 – 5:00 pm team pitches to panel of expert judges 5:00 pm winners announced, next steps reviewed and challenge ends