7:15am – 8:00am

Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:00am – 8:15am

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

8:15am – 9:00am

Keynote: Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Leadership

In this thought-provoking session, a renowned woman healthcare leader will explore the evolving landscape of medical innovation and its implications for women in leadership roles. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies poised to revolutionize patient care, from AI-driven diagnostics to personalized medicine. The speaker will also delve into the critical skills women leaders must cultivate to guide their organizations through times of rapid change and uncertainty. Prepare to be inspired and challenged as we examine the intersection of technology, ethics and women's leadership in shaping the future of healthcare.

9:00am – 9:45am

Amplifying Women's Voices in Digital Health Innovation

This session examines the transformative potential of digital health technologies and women's crucial role in driving this revolution. We'll explore:

• Key trends in telemedicine, wearables and remote patient monitoring
• Strategies for successful digital health implementation led by women
• Addressing gender biases in healthcare technology development
• The role of women leaders in driving digital transformation

Hear from industry experts as they share case studies, best practices and lessons learned from the frontlines of healthcare innovation.

9:45am – 10:15am

Networking & Refreshments Break

10:15am – 11:00am

Resilience and Adaptability: Women Leaders Navigating Healthcare Challenges

Recent global events have underscored the critical importance of resilient leadership in healthcare. This session will provide a comprehensive framework for developing robust, adaptable systems capable of withstanding future disruptions, with a focus on women's leadership strategies. We'll examine approaches for enhancing organizational resilience, creating flexible staffing models and fostering a culture of innovation. Attendees will leave with practical tools for assessing and strengthening their leadership capacity to thrive amidst uncertainty.

11:00am – 11:45am

Fostering Inclusive Innovation: Women's Perspectives on Building Collaborative Healthcare Cultures

While technology drives many healthcare advancements, human ingenuity remains the true catalyst for transformative change. This interactive session explores how women leaders can cultivate an organizational culture that embraces innovation and inclusivity at all levels. We'll discuss techniques for encouraging creative problem-solving, fostering psychological safety and breaking down gender barriers between departments. Through group exercises and real-world examples, participants will develop strategies to unleash the full innovative potential of diverse teams.

11:45am – 12:30pm

Women Pioneering Precision Medicine: Leading the Paradigm Shift in Personalized Care

The promise of precision medicine is revolutionizing how we approach diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This session will provide an overview of the latest advancements in genomics, biomarker discovery and targeted therapies, highlighting the contributions of women researchers and clinicians. We'll explore the leadership challenges and opportunities for women in implementing precision medicine programs, including data management, ethical considerations and interdisciplinary collaboration. Gain insights from pioneering women leaders who are already reaping the benefits of this patient-centric approach.

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Luncheon

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Empowering the Next Generation: Strategies for Mentorship and Sponsorship in Healthcare

As healthcare faces critical staffing shortages and evolving skill requirements, effective mentorship and sponsorship have never been more crucial. This session will delve into innovative approaches to talent development and career advancement for women in the healthcare sector. Learn how leading organizations are leveraging mentorship programs, sponsorship initiatives and personalized career pathways to build a resilient, future-ready workforce of women leaders. We'll also explore strategies for promoting intersectional diversity, equity and inclusion to create a healthcare leadership landscape that truly reflects the communities we serve.

2:15pm – 3:15pm

Panel: Women Executives Driving Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI and Big Data

As artificial intelligence and big data analytics reshape healthcare delivery, women leaders face complex ethical dilemmas. This diverse panel brings together women healthcare executives to explore the responsible use of AI in clinical decision-making, the challenges of data privacy and ownership and strategies for maintaining the human touch in an increasingly digital healthcare environment. Through case studies and robust debate, panelists will offer practical guidance for navigating the ethical landscape of healthcare innovation from a women's leadership perspective.

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

3:45pm – 4:30pm

Women Driving Value-Based Care: Aligning Incentives for Better Outcomes

The shift towards value-based care models represents a fundamental reimagining of healthcare delivery and reimbursement. This session will examine successful strategies implemented by women leaders for transitioning from volume to value, with a focus on improving patient outcomes while controlling costs. We'll explore innovative payment models, the role of data analytics in measuring quality and best practices for engaging physicians and other stakeholders in the value-based care journey. Attendees will gain practical insights for implementing and optimizing value-based programs within their own organizations.

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Women Leaders Leveraging Partnerships and Collaborations to Drive Healthcare Innovation

In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, strategic partnerships have become essential for driving innovation and improving patient care. This session explores various models of collaboration, from academic-industry partnerships to cross-sector alliances, with a focus on women-led initiatives. We'll examine case studies of successful collaborations that have led to breakthrough treatments, improved care delivery models and enhanced patient experiences. Women speakers will share insights on identifying potential partners, structuring mutually beneficial agreements and overcoming common challenges in collaborative initiatives.

5:15pm

End of Day One

7:15am – 8:00am

Networking Breakfast

8:00am – 8:15am

Chairperson's Remarks

8:15am – 9:00am

Keynote: Women Reimagining Patient-Centered Care for the Digital Age

This inspiring keynote will challenge traditional notions of the patient-provider relationship, exploring how technology and changing consumer expectations are reshaping healthcare delivery. Our speaker, a pioneering woman advocate for patient engagement, will share a vision for a truly collaborative healthcare ecosystem where patients are active participants in their care journey. Discover how women leaders are leveraging digital tools, design thinking and patient-generated data to create more personalized, effective and satisfying healthcare experiences.

9:00am – 9:45am

Women at the Forefront of Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Data in an Interconnected World

As healthcare becomes increasingly digitized, protecting sensitive patient information has never been more critical. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving cybersecurity landscape in healthcare, including emerging threats, regulatory considerations and best practices for safeguarding patient data. We'll examine strategies implemented by women leaders for building a robust cybersecurity culture, implementing effective security technologies and preparing for potential breaches. Attendees will leave with actionable insights for strengthening their organization's cyber resilience.

9:45am – 10:15am

Networking & Refreshments Break

10:15am – 11:00am

Women Shaping Consumer-Driven Healthcare: Strategies for Success in a Competitive Landscape

Consumer expectations are reshaping the healthcare industry, driven by experiences in other sectors and the proliferation of digital health tools. This session explores how women healthcare leaders can thrive in this new consumer-centric paradigm. We'll examine strategies for enhancing patient experience, improving transparency in pricing and quality metrics and leveraging digital platforms to engage consumers throughout their healthcare journey. Learn from women-led organizations that have successfully adapted to meet the needs of today's empowered healthcare consumers.

11:00am – 11:45am

Women Leading Sustainable Healthcare: Paving the Way to a Greener Future

The healthcare sector has a significant environmental footprint, but it also has immense potential to drive positive change. This session will explore innovative approaches led by women to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare delivery while improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. We'll examine case studies of hospitals and health systems with women at the helm that have implemented successful sustainability initiatives, from energy-efficient building design to waste reduction programs and sustainable procurement practices. Gain practical strategies for incorporating sustainability into your organization's strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

11:45am – 12:30pm

Closing Keynote: Women Charting the Course for Healthcare's Next Decade

This session will challenge attendees to think boldly about their role in shaping a more equitable, efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. Discover emerging trends that will define the next decade of healthcare innovation and gain inspiration for leading your organization into a future of unprecedented change and opportunity.

12:30pm

Conference Concludes

12:45pm – 2:45pm

Workshop:

Leadership Design Thinking: Innovative Approaches for Women in Healthcare

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to apply design thinking principles to solve complex healthcare challenges from a women's leadership perspective. Through a series of guided exercises, attendees will gain practical experience in empathizing with end-users, defining problem statements, ideating creative solutions and rapidly prototyping and testing ideas. We'll explore how women leaders in healthcare organizations have used design thinking to improve patient experiences, streamline clinical workflows and develop innovative care delivery models. By the end of this interactive session, participants will have a toolkit of design thinking techniques they can immediately apply in their own organizations to drive change and innovation.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the core principles of design thinking and its application in healthcare settings, with a focus on women's leadership styles
• Develop skills in user research and empathy mapping to gain deeper insights into patient and provider needs, considering diverse perspectives
• Learn techniques for facilitating inclusive creative ideation sessions and selecting promising concepts for further development
• Gain hands-on experience in rapid prototyping and iterative testing of healthcare innovations, led by women for women