April 1, 2026 at The Pearl, Charlotte, NC
Let’s Build What’s Next — Together!
Health Innovation Day brings the region’s healthcare innovators together for one high-energy day in Charlotte’s Pearl Innovation District. At the heart of health innovation, with community at the core.
Discover
Curated sessions on the next wave of health tech.
Experience
Hands-on demos from local startups.
Connect
Deep networking with founders, providers, and funders.
Celebrate
See the next big breakthroughs take the stage at the Health Innovation Pitch Party.
Thank you to our hosts, sponsors, and collaborators
What to Expect
Health Innovation Day is designed as a full-day experience — equal parts insight, connection, and momentum. From breakfast networking to our evening Pitch Party, the day is intentionally structured to keep energy high and conversations meaningful.
Let’s Build What’s Next — Together!
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A returning community favorite and the high energy finale of Health Innovation Day. Fast, inspiring, and focused on real innovation, the Pitch Party features six startups selected by the committee to pitch live on stage. Founders receive expert feedback and compete for Judging Panel's Pick and the Audience Choice Award.
Health Innovation Pitch Party
Innovators Taking the Stage
Enrichly
ForesightCares
Health Evolve
Integral Health
Tessefi Medical Solutions
9+1AI
Health Innovation Pitch Party Sponsors
Meet The Judges
They know what it takes to turn an idea into a real company, and a real impact. At the Pitch Party, they’ll be listening closely, asking tough questions, and selecting the startup that stands out not just for innovation, but for real-world potential.
Brian Burke
Business Attorney, Partner
DLA Piper
Lauren Pierce Flickinger
Investor, Partner
Hatteras Venture Partners
Kaycee Kalpin
Chief Marketing Officer
Premier, Inc
Andy McWilliams
VP, Clinical AI Product Development
Advocate Health
Meet Selection Committee
The Pitch Party lineup starts here. Our Selection Committee reviewed every pitch and made the tough calls to select the six finalists taking the stage.
Becky Fox
Vital Circle
Suzy Engwall
HealthTech Strategies
Abdullah Birdsong
BLJ Group
Andrew L'Huillier
Merck
Santosh Mohan
Advocate Health
Matthew Hanis
Goldie Health
Gemma E. Lowery
ChristianaCare
Kristi Straw
Lighthouse Leadership Consultants
Christian Milaster
Ingenium Digital Health Advisors
Bryan Dennstedt
TechCXO
Olga Muller
Kepler Team
Startup & Vendor Showcase
From 12 PM to 5 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our exhibitors, explore their products, and learn more about what they’re building. Whether you’re looking for new technology, potential partners, or want to connect with others in the community, this is the place to start. From early ideas to real products, this is your chance to discover, explore, and connect.
Premier Inc.
Kepler Team
Connect Labs
NC BioTech
gener8tor
BICASA
ScaleHealthTech
Medipreneurs
KIND
Aarogyatech
Alnilam LLC
Asher Informatics
Ebony Women Health Corp.
EMRAY
Enrichly
ForesightCares
Health Evolve
Integral Health
LS Adaptive
MyWaves Tech
9+1AI
Pump for Joy
REACT Holdings Inc
Sanctuary Sleep Co.
Tessefi Medical Solutions
Get in touch
Health Innovation Day is built by the community for the community and made possible by the partners who step up to support it.
Interested in supporting the future event? Share a few details and we’ll reach out with next steps and options.
