Agenda at a Glance

9:30 AM — Market Update

Drew Corrigan, US Sector Leader, Healthcare, KPMG

10:30 AM — Networking Break  

11:00 AM — The Growth Engine: How R&D Fuels the Future of Health Innovation

Breakthroughs don’t happen by accident — they’re built through sustained investment in research and development. Leaders from across the ecosystem discuss how R&D drives competitiveness, shapes emerging markets, and creates lasting impact for patients and companies alike.

Moderator

Milton Boyer, CEO, Kindeva 

Speakers

J.P. Peltier, Global Head of Healthcare, Piper Sandler, Inc.

Scott Cundy, Senior Vice President and Chief Quality, Development and Innovation Officer, Medtronic

Dana Erickson, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

11:45 AM – Lunch

11:50 AM — Federal Policy & Forces Shaping Healthcare

From FDA regulation to state innovation policy, this session examines how public policy is accelerating (or constraining) the pace of health innovation. Hear perspectives from industry, government, and advocacy leaders on the forces shaping the policy landscape. 

Speakers

Roberta “Bobbie” Dressen, Chief Executive Officer, Medical Alley

T.J. Petrizzo, Chief Executive Officer, Petrizzo Group

12:45 PM – Innovating for Access: Breaking Barriers to Care in Rural America

From telehealth and mobile clinics to novel care delivery models, innovation is reshaping access to healthcare in underserved communities. This discussion explores how providers, startups, and industry leaders are building sustainable solutions that bring care closer to those who need it most. 

Moderator

Lisa Shannon, Chief Executive Officer, Allina Health

Speakers

Seema Verma, EVP and GM, Oracle Health and Life Sciences,  Oracle

Kolby Kolbet, Chief Innovation Officer, Life Link III

Sheri Dodd, Chief Executive Officer, Tactile Medical

Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, Chief Medical Officer, Sanford Health

Break

1:40 PM — Biomarkers & Precision Medicine: Redefining Outcomes and Reducing Cost 

Biomarkers are unlocking new frontiers in precision medicine — enabling earlier diagnosis, targeted therapies, and smarter resource allocation. This panel will explore how data, AI, and collaboration are making personalized care scalable and cost-effective. 

Moderator

Ping Yeh, Chief Executive Officer, Vocxi Health

Panelist

Dr. Paul Linberg, Chief Medical Officer, Exact Sciences

Anthony N. Sireci, Sr. Vice President, Clinical Biomarkers, Laboratories and Diagnostics, Eli Lilly and Company

Greg Fluet, Chief Operating Officer, Ferring Microbiome, Inc.

2.30 PM — The Transformative Power of AI in Patient Care

Since the emergence of generative AI in 2022, healthcare leaders have been challenged to move beyond experimentation and toward meaningful, scalable impact—improving patient outcomes, enabling clinicians, and unlocking the full value of data.

Join us at the Medical Alley summit for an Executive Panel Session examining how AI is reshaping patient care today and what healthcare executives must consider next.

Moderator

Chris Landon, Chief Executive Officer, Natus Neuro

Speaker

Jan Beger, Global Head of AI Advocacy, GE Healthcare

Jim Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Pathology and Senior Administrator for Generative AI, Mayo Clinic

Rodolphe Katra, Vice President, Global Chief AI Officer, Medtronic

3.15 PM – Closing Remarks

3.30 PM – Networking Reception