Keynote Sessions

Tuesday, 24 September
8:30AM - 10:20AM

The digital age presents a double-edged sword for healthcare. While information is readily available, misinformation runs rampant, creating barriers to achieving health equity. Join us as prominent physicians and innovative leaders in the business of healthcare tackle this issue head-on.  Gain insights on how they are fostering trust and access to critical health resources, developing culturally relevant communication strategies, and empowering underserved communities. Learn actionable strategies for transforming your organization’s approach to health information and pave the way for accelerating health equity through the products and services your company offers. 

Moderator: 

Kimberley Goode, BMO

Panelists: 

• Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, Kumar Konsulting LLC
• Dr. Lisa K. Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, Grapevine Health
• Rohit Bhargava, Non-Obvious Company

Tuesday, 24 September
4:00 - 5:20 PM

Alicia Staley serves as Vice President of Patient Engagement at Medidata. Her inspiring journey illuminates the characteristics that are necessary for transformational leadership and serves as a wake-up call for leaders across the health ecosystem. Join us as she shares her personal story, followed by a fireside chat with award-wining journalist and communications powerhouse Mike Huckman. You will walk away with a powerful reminder and renewed commitment to centering the patient in all that you do, regardless of your role within the health industry.  

Alicia Staley, Medidata Solutions with Mike Huckman, Real Chemistry

Wednesday, 25 September
8:30AM to 10:15AM

Have a promising idea or concept for health innovation but lack the funding to scale it for greater impact? Or, as a leader at a company that supports innovators, have you noticed the stark disparity in funding for women and want to change that? Shockingly, only 3% of venture capital is allocated to female-founded companies. Imagine the transformative health solutions we’re missing out on because of this! Join us for a compelling keynote featuring two dynamic panels. The first panel will feature prominent venture capitalists, while the second will spotlight executives from HBA’s corporate partners who are dedicated to funding innovation. These panels will offer invaluable insights for women innovators eager to connect with the right funding opportunities and for companies committed to identifying and championing women innovators.