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XXIII AMNET Conference · Official Programme
24–25 September 2026 | Valencia, Spain • All sessions list Valencia local time (CEST) alongside reference times for the Americas
About the AMNET 2026 Conference
The XXIII AMNET Conference, taking place on September 24–25, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, will bring together researchers, public health professionals, academics, students, and international experts to promote scientific exchange, capacity building, and collaboration around emerging global health challenges.
Integrating artificial intelligence, epidemiological surveillance, chronic diseases, and brain health, the conference will explore the potential of new technologies, data, and innovation to strengthen prevention, anticipate health risks, and contribute to the development of more predictive, equitable, and sustainable public health systems. The program will feature keynote lectures, scientific sessions, interactive workshops, and poster presentations, creating a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge and experience exchange, and new opportunities for international collaboration.
Participation in the conference is free of charge with prior registration.
Join the AMNET Network
AMNET invites researchers, professionals, academics, students, and institutions interested in the surveillance, prevention, and control of chronic diseases and their risk factors to join our international network. AMNET membership is free of charge and provides the opportunity to become part of a community committed to knowledge exchange, capacity building, and public health collaboration across the Americas and other international settings.
More information: AMNET Network · AMNET International Conferences – FIU
Contact: amnetconferencias@gmail.com · comunicacionesamnet@gmail.com
Time-Zone Key of the Conference
All session times are anchored to Valencia local time (CEST, UTC+2). US Eastern = Miami / Washington (EDT, UTC−4) · Colombia, Panama & Peru = UTC−5 · Paraguay, Brazil (Brasília) & Argentina = UTC−3. For countries with multiple time zones, the reference city/zone shown above applies. Times without a published end are marked "onward".
DAY 1 | Thursday, 24 September 2026
Artificial intelligence, epidemiological surveillance and interactive workshops
9:30–10:15 AM
REGISTRATION
Registration
Participant registration
Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir (Faculty of Psychology, Padre Jofré)
Address: Av. de la Ilustración, 4, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
US Eastern 3:30–4:15 AM | COL · PAN · PER 2:30–3:15 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 4:30–5:15 AM
10:30–10:40 AM
CEREMONY
Opening Ceremony
Institutional welcome: AMNET; Vice-Rectorate for Research; Deanery of the Faculty of Psychology.
Speakers: AMNET — Prof. Paula Andrea Díaz Valencia (University of Antioquia & AMNET, Colombia); Vice-Rectorate for Research — Vice-Rector of research Prof. José María Tormos Muñoz (Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir, España); Deanery of the Faculty of Psychology — Dean Prof. Lola Grau Sevilla (Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir, España).
US Eastern 4:30–4:40 AM | COL · PAN · PER 3:30–3:40 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 5:30–5:40 AM
10:40–11:10 AM
KEYNOTE
Neurotechnology: From the Laboratory to Industry
Keynote lecture.
Speaker: Prof. José Carmena (Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir, Spain & United Kingdom).
US Eastern 4:40–5:10 AM | COL · PAN · PER 3:40–4:10 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 5:40–6:10 AM
11:10–11:30 AM
KEYNOTE
AI for Public Health: Beyond Prediction
Keynote lecture.
Speaker: Prof. José Luís Peñalvo (Instituto Carlos III-ISCIII, Spain).
US Eastern 5:10–5:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 4:10–4:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 6:10–6:30 AM
11:30 AM–12:10 PM
BREAK
Coffee Break & Networking
US Eastern 5:30–6:10 AM | COL · PAN · PER 4:30–5:10 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 6:30–7:10 AM
12:10–1:00 PM
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Artificial Intelligence for Epidemiological Surveillance
Predictive Modeling in Chronic Diseases and Brain Health
• Dr. José M. Sempere — Digital Twins for Epidemiological Scenario Simulation (ValgrAI & UPV, Spain)
• Dr. Roberta Caixeta — Digital Solutions for Chronic Disease Data Collection in Primary Health Care (Pan American Health Organization, United States)
• Honoria Ocagli — A systemic review of applications, challenges, and opportunities for Global Health (University of Padua, Italy)
Moderator: Dr. Isabel Iborra-Marmolejo
US Eastern 6:10–7:00 AM | COL · PAN · PER 5:10–6:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 7:10–8:00 AM
1:00–2:00 PM
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Ethics, Regulation and Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health
• Dr. Mike Murphy — AI in Healthcare - Ethical Use in a Changing World (University College Cork, Irlanda)
• Prof. Julián Sánchez Viamonte — Health Data Governance (Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina)
• Jamee Guerra — Beyond the Algorithm: Evaluating AI Through a Health Value Framework (Universidad Peruana del Norte, Perú)
Moderator: Prof. Carmen Moret-Tatay
US Eastern 7:00–8:00 AM | COL · PAN · PER 6:00–7:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 8:00–9:00 AM
2:00–3:30 PM
BREAK
Free Lunch Time + BHR_VLC Brain Health Screening Kiosk
A voluntary, brief, self-administered brain health assessment, with personalized guidance on lifestyle habits to support brain health.
US Eastern 8:00–9:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 7:00–8:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 9:00–10:30 AM
3:30–4:30 PM
WORKSHOP BLOCK
Interactive Workshops
Four parallel, interactive workshops:
• Developing Competitive Proposals and Designing R&D&I Projects — Facilitator: Prof. Paula Andrea Díaz Valencia & Prof. Noël Barengo
• 3D Printing and the Development of Assistive Products — Facilitators: Dr. Francesc Bañuls and Vicent Martí Miralles
• Can AI Help You Find Meaning in Your Life? — Facilitators: Prof. Nazaret Hernández Espeso, Dr. Julia Argente Tormo, Thèodore Sam, Néstor Rubén Morales Gutiérrez, Dr. Samuel Mayoral Rodríguez, Dr. Lucía Pelacho Ríos and Prof. Gloria Bernabé Valero
• New Realities, New Challenges in Mental Health: Dual Pathology in Drug Dependence and Techno-Addictions — Facilitator: Dr. Ángel Turbi Pinazo
US Eastern 9:30 AM–12:00 PM | COL · PAN · PER 8:30–11:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
5:00 PM onward
SOCIAL
Optional Social Activities
US Eastern 1:30 PM onward | COL · PAN · PER 12:30 PM onward | PAR · BRA · ARG 2:30 PM onward
DAY 2 | Friday, 25 September 2026
Brain health, posters, awards and closing keynote
9:00–10:00 AM
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Brain Health at the Core of the NCD Agenda I
From Cardiometabolic Risk to Global Aging
• Prof. Vicent Balanzá and Dr. Joan Vicent Sánchez-Ortí — Metabolic-inflammatory profile, lifestyle factors, and cognition in mental disorders (Universitat de València, Spain)
• Prof. Patricia Mesa-Gresa — From evidence to action: RevirBrain, a multi-component program for healthy brain aging (Universitat de València, Spain)
• Prof. Flávio Kapczinski — Climate Change and Mental Health: Impacts and Risks (Professor and Vice-Rector for Research, UFRGS, Brazil)
Moderator: Dr. Carolina Sarrate Costa
US Eastern 3:00–4:00 AM | COL · PAN · PER 2:00–3:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 4:00–5:00 AM
10:00–11:00 AM
BREAK / ACTIVITY
Coffee Break + BHR_VLC Brain Health Screening Kiosk
A voluntary, brief, self-administered brain health assessment, with personalized guidance on lifestyle habits to support brain health.
Optional Interactive Workshop:
1. Demystifying the Global Burden of Disease study
Facilitator: Prof. Rita Mattiello. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
US Eastern 4:00–5:00 AM | COL · PAN · PER 3:00–4:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 5:00–6:00 AM
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
Brain Health at the Core of the NCD Agenda II
From Cardiometabolic Risk to Global Aging
• Prof. Paulina Arendasova — Dating and Romantic Relationships in the Modern World (University of New York in Prague (UNYP), Czech Republic)
• Prof. Carmen Moret-Tatay — Your Brain for Life: Lifestyle Choices That Matter (Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir, Spain)
Moderator: Dr. Mike Murphy
US Eastern 5:00–6:00 AM | COL · PAN · PER 4:00–5:00 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 6:00–7:00 AM
12:00–1:30 PM
POSTER SESSION / LUNCH
On-site Poster Session and Lunch
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01 · Álvaro Gómez Gómez · Spain
Type 1 Diabetes: Big Five Personality Traits and Treatment Adherence. A Systematic Review
ES
02 · Dolors González Palomar · Spain
Design of an Occupational Therapy Intervention Program for Adolescents with Diabulimia
EN
03 · Juan Pablo Perez Bedoya · Colombia
Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley, Antioquia, Colombia, 2014–2025: Analysis of the STEP-T1D Study
ES
04 · Prof. Patricia Mesa-Gresa · Spain
Preliminary Convergent Validity and Usability of RevirBrain, a Multimodal Intervention Platform Aimed at Improving Brain Health in Older Adults
EN
05 · Sandra Segura-Serrano · Spain
Mental Healthcare Needs and Access to Mental Health Services Among Incarcerated Women in Spain: A Narrative Review
ES
06 · Theodore Sam · Spain
Meaning in Life as a Protective Factor for Brain and Mental Health: A Systematic Review
ES
07 · Theodore Sam · Spain
Exploring Psychopathology Among Cult Members: A Systematic Review Approach
US Eastern 6:00–7:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 5:00–6:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 7:00–8:30 AM
1:30–2:30 PM
AWARDS
NeuroFest Awards Ceremony
Independent team — Best Science Photograph.
US Eastern 7:30–8:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 6:30–7:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 8:30–9:30 AM
2:30–3:30 PM
POSTER SESSION
Online Poster Presentations
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01 · Prof. Andrea Perinetti · Argentina
Therapeutic Adherence and Illness Perceptions Among People with Chronic Diseases by Healthcare Sector, Mar del Plata, 2026: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
EN
02 · Akshaya S. Ganji · United States
Food Insecurity and Cost-Related Unmet Medical Need Among Adults in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2024 National Health Interview Survey
EN
03 · Brian Cintron · United States
Cancer History and Functional Disability Among U.S. Adults
EN
04 · Brian Cintron · United States
Social Determinants of Health and Cardiovascular Disease Among U.S. Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
EN
05 · Cataryna Senra · United States
Long-Term Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Exposure and Biological Age Acceleration Among Adults with Multiple Sclerosis: An Analysis of the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program
EN
06 · Isabella S. Villaverde · United States
The Association between Income and Health Care Coverage Plans and Mammography in U.S. Women Aged 40 and Over in 2024
EN
07 · Fatima Muhammad · United States
Sociodemographic Characteristics and Time Trend of Self-Reported Depression Among U.S. Adults: A Descriptive Study Using the National Health Interview Survey
EN
08 · Dr. Jose L. Flores-Guerrero · United Kingdom
Association Between Type 2 Diabetes and Long COVID in Latin America: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
EN
09 · Jade Williams · United States
Effects of Household Income on Physical Activity Levels Among U.S. Adults and Whether This Association Is Modified by Race/Ethnicity
ES
10 · Jamee Guerra Valencia · Peru
Physical Activity and Maximum Handgrip Strength Among Adolescent School Students in Lima, Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study
EN
11 · Sofia Wagner · United States
The Association Between Level of Income and Survival Rates Among Adults in the United States with an Existing Lung Cancer Diagnosis: A Non-concurrent Cohort Study
EN
12 · Sophia I. Gonzalez · United States
Physician-Led Education and Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing Among U.S. Men Aged 50–74: BRFSS 2023 Analysis
US Eastern 8:30–9:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 7:30–8:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 9:30–10:30 AM
3:30–4:15 PM
KEYNOTE
AI-Driven Virtual Humans in Clinical Practice
Advancing Patient Assessment and Skills Training.
Speaker: Prof. Mariano Alcañiz (Universidad Politécnica de València, España).
US Eastern 9:45–10:30 AM | COL · PAN · PER 8:45–9:30 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 10:45–11:30 AM
4:15–4:30 PM
CEREMONY
Closing Ceremony
Speaker: Prof. Noël Barengo (Florida International University & AMNET, Estados Unidos).
AMNET Awards and Recognition; Best Poster Awards.
US Eastern 9:30–9:45 AM | COL · PAN · PER 8:30–8:45 AM | PAR · BRA · ARG 10:30–10:45 AM
5:00 PM onward
SOCIAL
Optional Social Activities
US Eastern 11:00 AM onward | COL · PAN · PER 10:00 AM onward | PAR · BRA · ARG 12:00 PM onward
8:30 PM onward
SOCIAL
Gala Dinner & Networking
US Eastern 2:30 PM onward | COL · PAN · PER 1:30 PM onward | PAR · BRA · ARG 3:30 PM onward
ISSN: 2833-3640
