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Discover the minds behind tomorrow's medical marvels. Our lineup of distinguished speakers will delve into the future of healthcare innovation.
Mohamad Alkhouli, MD, MBA (Course Director)
Vice Chair for Strategic Partnerships
Mayo Clinic
Eng. Gaith Takrity, BS Arch, MLA
Strategic Design Consultant
Harvard Alumni of Education
Khaled Boubes, MD, MBA
Director of Interventional Nephrology and Associate Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University.
June 25, 2026
07:30-09:00
Check-in
09:00-12:00
Session 1: Capacity Mapping: Understanding Self & Other
Capacity Mapping charts the human side of innovation. In Part 1, we map ourselves — who we are, what drives us, and what holds us back. In Part 2, we map others — the people we work with, their behaviors, and the dynamics that make organizations thrive or stall. Together, these maps guide us toward building stronger, more innovative teams and systems.
Session 2: The Four Pillars of Innovation Ecosystems
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it rests on interconnected pillars. We’ll explore the foundations of the ecosystem: knowledge & ideas, entrepreneurs & industry, capital providers, and government & policy. Each has its institutions, but it is people who bring them to life. By understanding these pillars and their interactions, we gain a roadmap to navigate the system, align efforts, and turn ideas into impact.
12:00-13:00
Lunch Break
13:00-16:00
Session 3: Clinical Gap Discovery & Solution Design
Innovation begins with real needs. First, we focus on clinical gap discovery — identifying unmet needs where current practice falls short. Then we move to solution ideation — exploring creative ways to address those gaps. Together, these steps form the pathway from insight to impact.
Session 4: The Buy-In Blueprint & Strategic Essentials
Innovation requires both influence and strategy. In Part A, The Buy-In Blueprint, we cover the essentials of communication, negotiation, and marketing — the skills that help ideas gain traction. In Part B, we broaden the lens to strategy: how to make the right choices, align resources, and chart the path from vision to sustained impact.
16:00–17:00
Special Session: Idea Lab
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