Winter School 2026: Discovering the unknown - AI in healthcare (DIGI-ME)

The Winter School “Discovering the Unknown: AI in Healthcare” takes place from 14 to 18 December 2026, at the University of Pavia (Italy). This international initiative, organised by the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Pavia, combines virtual learning with in-person activities in Pavia. The programme aims to provide students and professionals with foundational and practical knowledge on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Explainable and Trustworthy AI (XAI), in healthcare.

This Winter School is part of the European project Digital Skills for Transformative Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (DIGI-ME), which is committed to educating a new generation of European leaders, equipping them with the skills to leverage digital tools and processes for transformative innovation in business and management. Its mission is to build and sustain a dynamic community of innovators ready to tackle future challenges across Europe’s key sectors. DIGI-ME is co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union. 

About this programme 

Target audience

The programme is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from all academic backgrounds interested in AI applications in healthcare. It is also relevant for professionals, educators, and stakeholders at the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Objectives

More broadly, this educational programme aims:

• To deliver a set of highly personalised educational and training programmes for future digital talents responding to actual and emerging skills needs;
• To develop a learning platform to manage personalised study plans;
• To develop a learning platform of advanced contents on digital skills for teachers, students and professionals to deliver the educational offers;
• To establish a sustainable network of HEIs, research centers, SMEs and Technological Parks;
• To attract qualified teaching staff and train the trainers in digital skills;
• To build a digital ecosystem for transformative innovation. 

Agenda and topics 

A panel of international experts will deliver lectures, workshops, and roundtables on key themes such as:

• AI and data mining in healthcare management;
• Explainable and trustworthy AI;
• Ethics and AI;
• Digital healthcare leadership;
• Technology-enhanced learning and decision-making in healthcare.

During the in-person sessions in Pavia, participants will take part in interactive workshops, roundtables, and group project work designed to consolidate their learning and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Find more details and enrol in the 2026 Winter School of the DIGI-ME project via here.