Second Annual GCAIMH Summit: Joining Hands in Solving the Global Mental Health Challenges Through AI

 September 20, 2024

Second Annual GCAIMH Summit

Joining Hands in Solving the Global Mental Health Challenges Through AI

Sponsored by the Global Center for AI in Mental Health

Date: September 20, 2024

Venue: SUNY Global Center

Morning Session

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

  • Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas, Vice President for Research & Economic Development, University at Albany
  • David Christini, Senior Vice President for Research, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
  • Pradeep Kakkattil, CEO, Health Innovation Exchange

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Year in Review

Presenter: Center’s Co-Directors from SUNY Downstate and UAlbany

  • Salvador Dura-Bernal, Ph.D., Interim Co-Director, GCAIMH
  • Rukhsana Ahmed, Ph.D., Chair of GCAIMH Steering Committee
  • Lindsey Disney, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Chair of GCAIMH Steering Committee

Highlights:

  • Introduction of new leadership and steering committee
  • Overview of achievements from the past year
  • Unveiling new center offerings, including incubator space, access to student talents, access to patients, and supercomputing facilities

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: GCAIMH Featured Projects

Presentation of 3-4 ongoing collaborative projects with proof-of-concept demonstrations.

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Reaction Panel: Building Partnerships for AI and Mental Health

Panelists:

Representatives from foundations, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Topics/Questions:

  • After learning about the latest developments from the Center, how do you see your organization partnering with the Center to leverage these groundbreaking solutions to address mental health challenges globally?
  • What unique value does your organization bring to a partnership focused on advancing AI in mental health, and how do you see your contributions complementing those of other sectors?
  • How do you envision the role of ethical considerations and data privacy in the development of AI applications for mental health, and how can partnerships across different sectors ensure these standards are upheld?

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Networking Lunch and Signing Ceremony

  • Signing of Letters of Intent for Collaboration with new partner(s)

[Public Agenda Adjourn]