Webinar:
Fri. 22 May 2026
14.30-17.00
(Melbourne AEST)

The Case for CAMHI:
A Webinar of Speakers on Complimentary and Alternative Medicine settings

Our invited speakers will appeal to health care professionals in each modality, and digital health researchers looking to apply methods to Complementary and Alternative Medicine settings.

Health  informatics  innovations  such as standards,  tele-health,  decision  support,  data analytics,  simulation, remote monitoring and social media technologies have been applied to Western,  Allopathic medicine far more so than in other systems of medicine including Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and Naturopathy.

This symposium provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges inherent in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Informatics research. The symposium overviews differences between selected CAM’s and Allopathic medicine that impact on informatics research. Examples of informatics research in TCM and Ayurvedic medicine are drawn on to illustrate concepts advanced. 

Moderated by our esteemed leaders:

Prof Bhavna Antony, Federation University
A/Prof Andrew Stranieri, Federation University Australia
A/Prof Tony Sahama, Victoria University Canada
A/Prof Sita Venkatraman, Melbourne Polytechnic Australia

Meet our Speakers

‘Digital Health in Integrative Medicine’

30 Mins: Peter De Lorenzo CEO, UnityHealth Pty Ltd, an independent health information, education and technology consulting services company, specialising in Integrative Medicine.

Peter is joined by A/Prof Sita Venkatraman, Melbourne Polytechnic Australia.

‘Digital Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine’

30 Mins: Making Traditional Chinese Medicine Visible: From Pattern Differentiation to Health Informatics in Modern Care Systems.

Professor Xiaoshu Zhu Western Sydney University

‘Digital Health in Ayurvedic Medicine’

30 mins: Integration of Modern Sensor Technology in Traditional Ayurvedic Health Diagnosis

Prof V. Reddy, BV Raju Institute of Technology,
India

Why speak?

Present to a focused, high-calibre audience at the intersection of health and computing.
The Chapter offers a platform for recognised experts to share work, engage peers, and contribute to the advancement of the field.

Process

We work with speakers to schedule events aligned to their availability and areas of expertise.
Sessions are designed to maximise engagement, discussion, and ongoing collaboration.

Recognition

Speaking at an HIKM ACM Chapter event, showcases your work to the ACM community and a recognised event organiser and publisher.

Contact Us:
Enquiries@hikm.acm.org