Event Details
The Abbott
1901 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64108

As we commemorate a year marked by progress, let's come together to celebrate our vibrant ecosystem! Our inaugural Digital Health KC Annual Event brings together founders, investors, partners, and the entire ecosystem to encourage collaboration and exploration.

Serving as the focal point of the digital health community, this event will feature regional speakers, significant updates, prestigious awards, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Are you ready to:

Network with Titans: Gain insights on the future of healthcare and IT from industry leaders.

Discover Innovation: Uncover groundbreaking healthcare solutions poised to revolutionize the industry.

Celebrate Milestones: A year of turning on the lights for Digital Health KC.

Identify Upcoming Opportunities: Explore the next chapter of digital health evolution.

Honor Visionaries: Witness the prestigious awards ceremony honoring the brightest minds in digital health.

The inaugural Digital Health KC Annual Event is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking.

Program

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Lunch & Networking

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome and Kick-off: Dick Flanigan, CEO, Digital Health KC

12:00 PM – 12:40 PM
Digital Health Investment Trends: Matt Soper, JP Morgan

12:40 PM – 1:20 PM
Healthcare’s Biggest Challenges:
Charlie Shields, President and CEO, University Health
Steve Reintjes, CEO, North Kansas City Hospital
Jeron Ravin, President and CEO, Swope Health
Erin Stucky, President and CEO, Blue KC

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM
Networking & Break

1:40 PM – 2:20 PM
The Digital Health Revolution: Navigating Trends and GenAI Innovations Across the Healthcare Spectrum:
Etugo Nwokah, Boston Consulting Group
TJ Hu, Boston Consulting Group

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM
Tomorrow’s Health Tech - Where Venture is Placing Bets Today. An Investor Conversation:
Ryan Morley, SpringTide Ventures
Darcy Howe, KCRise Fund
Kelsey Tsai, Sandbox Healthcare, The Blue Venture Fund
Moderator: Dennis Depenbusch, New Ventures Initiative, BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Networking & Break

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Digital Health KC Showcase

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Reception & Networking

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Program – A Year of Turning on the Lights. Here's What We Found + Lumi Awards