Scientific Events in Health: Spaces for Encounter, Reflection, and Maturation of Knowledge

Abstract

The accelerated flow of information has become a hallmark of contemporary society. With the expansion of digital platforms, health professionals and students have instant access to vast amounts of content. Short videos, technical posts, graphic summaries, and generative artificial intelligence have transformed the way knowledge is sought and consumed. However, this speed also poses risks to academic training when it replaces conceptual depth and critical analysis with superficial approaches. The health field demands scientific and ethical responsibility, since its complexity cannot be reduced to quick solutions without rigorous evidence. In this context, scientific events remain essential spaces for professional development, exchange of experiences, and collective knowledge building. Unlike passive information consumption, these encounters foster active listening, debate, exposure to diverse realities, and the maturation of ideas [1,2]. Continuing education has been associated with improved clinical outcomes and service quality, yet concerns arise regarding the proliferation of predatory or purely commercial events. Barriers such as lack of time, financial limitations, institutional support, and perceived relevance have contributed to declining participation in face-to-face events [3,4,5]. Nevertheless, consolidated scientific meetings play a critical role in promoting evidence-based practice, collaborative networks, and dialogue between academia, health services, and professional associations. They function as quality filters, strengthening peer review, reducing misinformation, and fostering interdisciplinary science [5,6]. Within this movement, Movimenta Journal has actively supported the dissemination of scientific production by publishing conference proceedings, broadening the impact of discussions initiated in regional and national contexts. Scientific events are not mere extracurricular activities; they are strategic devices for research promotion, professional qualification, and socially responsible knowledge production.