Review of the 2024 Spring Conference of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics – Omnibus Omnia

Abstract

The 2024 Spring Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics (KOSMI) marked a significant milestone in the field of medical informatics with its theme, "Omnibus Omnia."Continuing KOSMI's 36-year tradition of annual meetings, the conference convened healthcare professionals, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers (Table 1).The satisfaction survey revealed that among the 304 respondents, 212 (69.7%) were in their 20s and 30s.This group included 25 (8.2%) undergraduate students and 83 (27.3%) graduate students, emphasizing the strong presence of young and emerging researchers and students.The attendees' professional backgrounds were diverse: 63 (20.7%) were researchers, 46 (15.1%) professors, 47 (15.5%) industry professionals, and 40 (13.2%) from various other fields.This varied participation highlights the conference's broad appeal and its interdisciplinary nature.The opening session, led by Organizing Committee Chairman Kim Dae-Jin, focused on the theme "Omnibus Omnia." He expressed his enthusiasm for exploring the impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, big data generative research, and artificial intelligence on healthcare.He also highlighted the conference as a valuable opportunity to share knowledge about these advancements.Society President Han Ho-Seong predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare would establish a new paradigm, distinct from traditional medicine.He expressed his commitment to enhancing the medical environment through health information technology, which encompasses various technological trends aimed at improving the quality of life and health for many.Hwang Jong-Sung, President of the National Information Society Agency, emphasized the significance of data and AI as tools that support human endeavors.

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