HITLAB Announces NYC Health Innovation Week in May

(PRUnderground) February 14th, 2024

HITLAB, a leading healthcare innovation and research lab announces it will be hosting NYC Health Innovation Week (NYCHW) in May. The five-day event (May 5-9) will be NYC’s biggest and most comprehensive digital health program, connecting global industry leaders, emerging tech companies, thought-leaders, investors, payers, providers and researchers.

The cornerstone of NYC Health Innovation Week is the HITLAB Summit, which will take place May 6-8 at Microsoft Tech Center in Midtown Manhattan. The Summit will bring together leaders in the healthcare community to explore and discuss the latest advancements in health tech.

The agenda for the Summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The event will provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

“NYC Health Innovation Week is a unique opportunity for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to come together, exchange ideas, and drive innovation in the industry,” said Stan Kachnowski, Chair of HITLAB and Director Columbia Business Digital Health Program. “We are proud to host this event and contribute to the ongoing dialogue that shapes the future of healthcare.”

Other Key Highlights of NYC Health Innovation Week:

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are at the forefront of healthcare technology.
• Workshops and Demonstrations: Hands-on sessions providing practical insights and demonstrations of the latest advancements in digital health.
• Start-up Showcase: Finalists of HITLAB’s Breakthrough Alliance Challenge will present their solutions to find out who will be the top 3 innovators in the health tech space

There are several types of tickets for the Summit available for purchase on the official event website. Early bird pricing is available now through Sunday, February 18th, offering attendees significant savings on this premier healthcare innovation experience.

For more information about NYC Health Innovation Week and/or to purchase tickets for the Summit visit here.

Sponsors for the event are Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, FFF Enterprises and Microsoft. Partners include NYU BioLabs, Pfizer, NY Presbyterian, Silicon Valley Bank, DHHS, Alexandria Launch Labs, NYC EDC and FINN Partners.

About HITLAB

HITLAB is an impact-first organization that offers digital health research, teaching, and advisory services to improve health delivery around the world.

At HITLAB, we believe technology and health can work together to improve the quality of health delivery and healthcare worldwide. We use rigorous research and evidence-based methods to identify the best digital health solutions for each of our partners.

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