2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
5:30 PM
Registration Opens
6:00 PM
Welcome & Partnership Presentations
6:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
7:00 PM
Dinner & Networking
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Mentor Availability Block
7:30 - 8:30 PM
(OPTIONAL) Patient Safety Workshop
10:00 PM
Venue Closes
OPTIONAL – Patient Safety Workshop: Building for Patient Safety & Healthcare's Unmet Needs
Facilitated by Jean Kim | By Oughta
This workshop provides a deep dive into three pillars of healthcare improvement:
Human Factors & Patient Safety: Understanding our pursuit of zero preventable harm and the mechanics of high-functioning medical systems.
Unmet Needs & Where To Build: Identifying which gaps define meaningful opportunities and reviewing this year's case challenges.
Business of Healthcare: Exploring how to structure pricing and reimbursement, which stakeholders take ownership, and how to assess return on investment (ROI).
8:00 AM
Doors Open
8:30 AM
Light Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mentor Availability Block
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Mentor Availability Block
6:30 PM
Dinner
10:00 PM
Venue Closes
8:00 AM
PROJECT SUBMISSION DEADLINE
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Demo Fair
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Mentor Availability Block
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Mentor Availability Block
10:00 AM
Brunch
10:45 AM
Finalists Announced
11:15 AM
FINALISTS’ SUBMISSION DEADLINE
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Finalist Presentations & Networking Reception
1 - 3:00 PM
Judging Deliberations
3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
4:00 PM
Event Wrap-Up/Informal Networking