Keynote speakers Christopher Hutchison IC2A Inspirational Lecture Dr Alarcos Cieza Monday, 1 November, 13:30-14:00 UTC Tuesday, 2 November, 06:00-06:45 UTC Prosthetics for All – Changing Lives through Digital Technologies Strengthening Rehabilitation in a Changing World Christopher Hutchison is co-founder and CTO of ProsFit, which provides end-to-end digital solutions for prosthetics provision. In 2009 Christopher was in an accident which led to amputations of both legs (TT & TF). The deeper understanding he gained from this tragedy inspired him to work closely with CPOs around the world, developing comprehensive experience and knowledge of prosthetic fitting, especially in relation to sockets. This has allowed him to drive “user-generated innovation” and become a recognised positive “disruptor” in prosthetics. An economist by training, Christopher is the architect of ProsFit’s technology and business solutions. Prior to the founding of ProsFit in Bulgaria in 2013, he gained valuable experience in private equity, financial analysis, and business development consulting. Dr Alarcos Cieza oversees the World Health Organization’s work on vision, hearing, disability, and rehabilitation in her position as Unit Head of Sensory Functions, Disability and Rehabilitation. Prior to joining WHO in September 2014, she served as Chair and Professor of Medical Psychology at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. After obtaining her Master of Science in psychology in Madrid, Spain, she received a Master in Public Health and obtained a PhD in Medical Psychology from the Ludwig- Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany. For over ten years, Alarcos has led research units at both the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Pettenkofer School of Public Health at the LMU. Christopher’s IC2A Inspirational Lecture will address his own personal journey after amputation and our common one towards the vision of “Prosthetics for All – Changing Lives through Digital Technologies”. 4