GVSU to co-host Tech Talks series exploring technology and health, AI

September 2, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 1)

Michael Hyacinthe on stage, two screens on either side, background of green with blue swirls to represent Tech Week Grand Rapids

Michael Hyacinthe, founder and CEO of Wimage LLC, gives a Tech Talk presentation at the John G. Russell Leadership Building on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of the 2024 Tech Week Grand Rapids series.

Photo Credit: Cory Morse

Rapid-fire presentations from leading innovators on the intersection of health and technology, and human-centered design in artificial intelligence highlight the Tech Talks series that will be presented on the GVSU City Campus during Tech Week Grand Rapids.

Faculty and staff members are invited to join these events.

On September 16, Grand Valley and Van Andel Institute present "Tech Talks: Health & Technology." Experts will explore how emerging technologies are transforming medicine, patient care and the future of health. And on September 18, Grand Valley and Acrisure present "Tech Talks: AI & Human-Centered Design." Experts will discuss shaping the future of technology by enhancing — not replacing — human creativity, empathy and impact.

Here is more information on the events, presenters and how to register:

Tech Talks: Health & Technology
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 16

Where: Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Featured talks:

  • Andrew Pospisilik, Van Andel Institute: New Machine Learning Avenues in Biomedical Research
  • Kristen Vu & Michelle Strange, GVSU: Educating for the AI Era in Health Professions
  • Ron Strachan & Donald Dembinski, Zoom: Reimagine Care, Collaboration & Innovation with AI Companion
  • Kevin Maupin, GVSU: When Every Day Counts: Accelerating Clinical Decision Making with AI

Learn more and register on the event website.

Tech Talks: AI & Human-Centered Design
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 18

Where: Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Featured talks:

  • Laura Aikens & Marouane Kessentini, GVSU: Blue Dot Ecosystem: Supporting the Transformation of Grand Rapids into a Tech Epicenter
  • Rodney Robinson, Dell Technologies: Unlocking the Power of GenAI in Higher Education
  • Paul Fink, GVSU: Accessible AI Drives Innovation

Learn more and register on the event website.

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This article was last edited on August 28, 2025 at 3:4 p.m.

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