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7th Annual
Virtual Reality and Healthcare
Europe Symposium

November 13-14, 2025


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Day 1 : November 13

Vinnustofa Kjarval
Austerstraeti 10A
Reykjavik, Iceland
101
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Day 2 : November 14

Reykjavik University
Menntavegur 1, 102
Reykjavik, Iceland
101
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How is this conference different from the others?

=> A strong focus on providing unique content
and perspectives from across the healthcare spectrum.

=> A strong focus on providing new emerging voices
from across the ecosystem: care, technology, research, policy.


SPEAKERS

Bala Kamallakharan

Iceland Venture Studio

Dr. Skip Rizzo

University of Southern California

Dr. Melissa VanderKaay Tomasulo

St. Michael's College

Dr. Denzel Drop

Erasmus University Medical Center

Dr. Rishindra Reddy

University of Michigan

Greta Brunet

CatalyzeMed

Dr. Nicholas Thompson

Virginia Commonwealth University

Marjaana Siivola

Aalto University

Dr. Paolo Gargiulo

Reykjavik University

Dr. Carlo Raj

Khalifa University

Ross O’Brien

XR Health Alliance

Dr. Megan Gandy

West Virginia University

Dr. José Ferrer Costa

Badalona Serveis Assistencials

Sarah Ticho

XR Health Alliance

Richard Vincent

FundamentalVR

Dr. Magnús Kjartan Gíslason

Reykjavik University

Dr. Sarah Ball

Creighton University

Dr. Dagan Loisel

St. Michael's College

Dr. Walter Greenleaf

Stanford University

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Please Note: Posters will be viewable and on display during the second day of the conference in the exhibition hall. Poster presenters can discuss their poster and findings with interested attendees during both the lunch and breaks on Friday, November 14th.

Rahmat Rizal Andhi (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)“Visualizing Airborne Particle Dispersion in the Operating Room using Unity3D and Meta 3 VR: A Comparative Study of LAF and MAV Systems under Various Surgical Scenarios”

Simon Max Bloch Lajboschitze (Heka VR)“Beyond Traditional Therapy: Leveraging VR and Avatars to Treat Psychosis and Severe Disorders”

Austin Lui (London South Bank University)“Exploring User Experience and Voluntary Activation of using a Virtual Reality – Electrical Muscle Stimulation Protocol for Stroke Rehabilitation”

Dr. Oscar Mayora (Fondazione Bruno Kessler)“A Virtual Reality-Based Telerehabilitation System for Reminiscence Therapy in Individuals with Cognitive Impairments”

Dr. Suzanne Mitchell (See Yourself Health)“The Chiron Project: Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Substance Use Disorder in Healthcare Workers Facing Burnout”

Barbara de la Cruz (See Yourself Health)“The HOPE App by SYH – An Immersive Intervention for Diabetes Care for Older Adults”

Aubrey Shick (Liquid Amber Consulting)“Understanding the FDA’s Regulatory Accelerator”

Dr. Linda Lancere (Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences) – “Smart Textile Socks Guidance in XR for Soccer Injury Prevention”

Katherine Flanagan (Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre) – “Exploring the Role of Virtual Reality in Hospice Care: Perspectives from Patients and Staff”

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Speakers/Sponsors/VIPS Welcome Reception

Bjórgarðurinn (Beer Garden)
Fosshotel
Þórunnartún 1
Reykjavík, Iceland
105

8:00am - 9:00am (GMT+0)

Registration

Day 1 : November 13

Vinnustofa Kjarval
Austerstraeti 10A
Reykjavik, Iceland
101

9:00am - 9:30am (GMT+0)
Welcome

Welcome

Robert Fine

Tristan Gribbin

9:30am - 10:15am (GMT+0)
Introductory Primer => Virtual Reality Technology, Machine Learning, Biosensing Converging to Transform Healthcare

Introductory Primer => Virtual Reality Technology, Machine Learning, Biosensing Converging to Transform Healthcare

Dr. Walter Greenleaf

10:15am - 10:45am (GMT+0)

Networking Break

10:45am - 11:15am (GMT+0)
Born in the Clinic: Multidisciplinary Co-Creation of XR for Chronic Pain

Born in the Clinic: Multidisciplinary Co-Creation of XR for Chronic Pain

Dr. José Ferrer Costa

11:15am - 11:45am (GMT+0)
Validation of Virtual Reality Meditation as a Stress-Relieving Countermeasure for Space Flight

Validation of Virtual Reality Meditation as a Stress-Relieving Countermeasure for Space Flight

Dr. Dagan Loisel

Co-Presenting w/ Dr. Melissa VanderKaay

11:45am - 12:15pm (GMT+0)
Evaluating the Use of Virtual Reality for Mental Health Interventions in the ICU

Evaluating the Use of Virtual Reality for Mental Health Interventions in the ICU

Dr. Denzel Drop

12:15pm - 2:00pm (GMT+0)

Lunch and Networking

2:00pm - 2:30pm (GMT+0)
Scaling Immersive Technology in Healthcare: The Highs and the Lows. Lessons Learned Over 10 years.

Scaling Immersive Technology in Healthcare: The Highs and the Lows. Lessons Learned Over 10 years.

Richard Vincent

2:30pm - 3:00pm (GMT+0)
Cogniclear VR : A Virtual Reality (VR)-based Cognitive Assessment Tool for Sensitive Evaluation and Stratification of Cognitive Status

Cogniclear VR : A Virtual Reality (VR)-based Cognitive Assessment Tool for Sensitive Evaluation and Stratification of Cognitive Status

Amir Bozorgzadeh

3:00pm - 3:30pm (GMT+0)
The Evolution of Virtual Humans in Clinical Virtual Reality

The Evolution of Virtual Humans in Clinical Virtual Reality

Dr. Skip Rizzo

3:30pm - 4:00pm (GMT+0)

Networking Break

4:00pm-4:30pm (GMT+0)
Improved Workflows to Onboard XR technology into Health Systems

Improved Workflows to Onboard XR technology into Health Systems

Dr. Rishindra Reddy

4:30pm-5:30pm (GMT+0)
Panel Discussion Moderated by Greta Brunet

Panel Discussion Moderated by Greta Brunet

Greta Brunet

Panelists:

Bala Kamallakharan
Tristan Gribbin

8:00am - 9:00am (GMT+0)

Registration

Day 2 : November 14

Reykjavik University
Menntavegur 1, 102
Reykjavik, Iceland
101

9:00am - 9:30am (GMT+0)
Understanding the XR Ecosystem and Opportunities in Europe

Understanding the XR Ecosystem and Opportunities in Europe

Michael Barngrover

9:30am - 10:00am (GMT+0)
Disrupting the Development of CU Traits and Improving Psychosocial Outcomes Among Youth with Conduct Disorder

Disrupting the Development of CU Traits and Improving Psychosocial Outcomes Among Youth with Conduct Disorder

Dr. Nicholas Thompson

10:00am - 10:30am (GMT+0)
Investing in Our Future: Addressing Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages through Virtual Reality Career Exploration

Investing in Our Future: Addressing Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages through Virtual Reality Career Exploration

Dr. Megan Gandy

10:30am - 11:00am (GMT+0)

Networking Break

11:00am - 11:30am (GMT+0)
Virtual Reality Childbirth Education

Virtual Reality Childbirth Education

Marjaana Siivola

11:30am - 12:00pm (GMT+0)
CCEI 2.0© in Action: Measuring Student Performance in Immersive VR

CCEI 2.0© in Action: Measuring Student Performance in Immersive VR

Dr. Sarah Ball

12:00pm - 1:30pm (GMT+0)

Lunch and Networking

1:30pm - 2:00pm (GMT+0)
Scaling XR, Gaming and Healthcare: The Story So Far and Building New International Strategies

Scaling XR, Gaming and Healthcare: The Story So Far and Building New International Strategies

Sarah Ticho

Co-Presenting with Ross O'Brien

2:00pm - 3:00pm (GMT+0)
Reykjavik University Presentations

Reykjavik University Presentations

Dr. Paolo Gargiulo

Presentation #1: RAIL - A New direction for Education, and Interactive Cooperation using Medical Imaging and Virtual Reality
Presentation #2: Virtual Reality Simulation to Sssess postural Control and Neurodegenerative Conditions

3:00pm - 3:30pm (GMT+0)

Networking Break / University Tour

3:30pm - 4:00pm (GMT+0)
An Overview of the United Arab Emirates VR Healthcare Ecosystem

An Overview of the United Arab Emirates VR Healthcare Ecosystem

Dr. Carlo Raj

4:00pm-4:30pm (GMT+0)
Adherence Tactics Through Cross-Platform Presence

Adherence Tactics Through Cross-Platform Presence

Nanea Reeves

4:30pm - 5:00pm (GMT+0)
A 1 on 1 Discussion with Nanea Reeves

A 1 on 1 Discussion with Nanea Reeves

Greta Brunet

Panelists:
Nanea Reeves

5:00pm (GMT+0)

Adjourn

Hotel Suggestions for Reykjavik, Iceland

(All listed hotels are less than a five minute walk from the main venue.)

NOTE: If you are having trouble finding a hotel, please reach out to us on the messenger in the corner.

Center Hotels Plaza

Hotel Borg by Keahotels

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Apotek Hotel by Keahotels

City Center Hotel

Exeter Hotel

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

(This event will be limited to 150 attendee tickets)

REGISTRATION
Contact Information

If you have questions about tickets, sponsorship or anything else related to the event, please feel free to email us at support@ivrha.org or call us at +1-202-684-6207.

About IVRHA

The International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association (IVRHA) is a member driven organization comprised of entities throughout the healthcare ecosystem, including technology companies, teaching hospitals and universities, as well as healthcare providers and insurance companies. IVRHA’s mission is to facilitate and support the growth of the virtual reality in health and life sciences. Visit: https://ivrha.org/

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