Pioneering Innovations for Emerging Technology in Healthcare

ConV2X 2024 Ignition Pitch Competition reached its thrilling conclusion at Boston Blockchain Week as judges selected the winner. The competition is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of digital health and emerging technologies to accelerate reshaping the future of healthcare innovation and learning pathways.

First Prize was awarded to TrainingLab (below left) - active learning for communication skills through AI avatars in VR and web environments, boosting retention rates up to 75%, compared to less than 30% with traditional methods. It leverages generative AI and machine learning to analyze user data providing real-time feedback and personalized guidance. Custom scenarios use unscripted speech, while an AI-based cognitive tutoring system tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for improving organizational attrition and ROI. 

The Runner Up was Nvlope (above right) healthcare data management through an innovative Radiology Permission Token (RPT) system. This blockchain-powered platform transforms how medical imaging is stored, shared, and monetized, creating a seamless connection between patients, healthcare providers, and researchers - prioritizing patient privacy and data ownership.

These visionary innovators are poised to revolutionize the healthcare landscape, and their achievements will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the industry.

A distinguished Panel of Judges from the Boston startup ecosystem comprised luminaries from health, technology, and FinTech sectors ensuring a rigorous evaluation process. The panel included:

• Allison Byers, CEO, Scroobious
• Erik Bullen, COO, Unravel Healthcare
• Rama Rao, CEO and 2023 Winner, Bloqcube
• Manuel Rinaldi, Program and Community, Director, Qubic Labs
• Kenneth Goodwin, CEO and Pitch Chair, Jeanensis

First prize is valued at $15,500, securing an array of prestigious opportunities designed to elevate  new ventures. Prizes include a seat on the 2024/5 Scholarly Cohort at ILT Entrepreneur Academy, training on GBA Blockchain Maturity Model, membership to Scroobious, membership in Government Blockchain Association (GBA), complimentary exhibit booth and judge at ConV2X 2025, and multimedia journal amplification.

For inquiries regarding ConV2X 2025 in Boston, MA, please contact t.cenaj@partnersindigitalhealth.com

About ConV2X:
The ConV2X  annual event features world innovators at the frontier of platform and blockchain technologies. The conference bridges scientific excellence with real world implementations, bringing new researchers and pioneers to a global ecosystem. The event is produced by the landmark open access peer reviewed Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches Journal (BHTY).