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:

  1. Human Factors & Patient Safety: Understanding our pursuit of zero preventable harm and the mechanics of high-functioning medical systems.

  2. Unmet Needs & Where To Build: Identifying which gaps define meaningful opportunities and reviewing this year's case challenges.

  3. 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