Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain – This week, the CoMPaSS-NMD consortium has gathered at the TECNALIA Research & Innovation facilities for its 5th General Assembly. With the project’s closure approaching in April 2027, this two-day meeting serves as a critical milestone for reviewing scientific achievements and outlining the final action plans for each work package.

Focusing on Technological Excellence and Ethics

Day one of the assembly focuses on the project’s technical core, including the presentation of algorithm results and discussions on MRI, genomics, and the Federated Learning Model (FLM). These sessions allow clinical and technical partners to jointly identify solutions for upcoming action plans.

Open Session: Ethics and Regulation

A highlight of the assembly is tomorrow’s hybrid session, “Ethics and Regulation in AI for Health: A Global Perspective,” starting at 11:00 AM CET. Moderated by TECNALIA’s  Michael Obach and Ainara Garzo, the event features a prestigious panel of guest experts:

  • Dr. Iñigo de Miguel Beriain (UPV)

  • Dr. Guillermo Lazcoz Moratinos (CIBER)

  • Dr. Gorka Epelde (Biogipuzkoa)

This session will explore the implications of the project’s research for ethics, regulation, and policymaking, providing a platform for open reflection on the future of AI in the healthcare sector.

Visit the event webpage for the full agenda and registration.