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Health Equity and Innovation Symposium - 2025


 

Health Equity and Innovation Symposium - 2025

September 16 - 18, 2025

Center for Healthcare Innovation Office | 625 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60661

September 16: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
September 17: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
September 18: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST


About the symposium

As zip code remains a key predictor of health in the United States, health disparities surrounding access to care and health outcomes continue to plague many American communities. These disparities add $320 billion to healthcare spending in the U.S. annually and could top $1 trillion by 2040 if left unaddressed. CHI’s Annual Health Equity and Innovation Symposium brings together leading healthcare executives, physicians, researchers, patient groups, academics, authors, clinical trial professionals, and non-profit leaders in a collaborative forum to discuss health disparities and innovative solutions to achieve health equity by improving access and outcomes for all communities. Focusing on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, the 3-day hybrid symposium features virtual and live panel discussions, workshops, keynote discussions, and networking opportunities. Key opinion leaders and symposium participants will discuss (1) Rural health and social drivers, (2) AI and patient-centered care, and (3) What’s next in the field of health equity. This 3-day event also aims to address the broader health disparities that disproportionately impact marginalized communities in the U.S. Participants will learn the latest insights and industry-tested solutions, share new ideas and perspectives, and meet new industry and marketplace colleagues.

ABOUT THE CHI HEALTH EQUITY CHALLENGE

The CHI Health Equity Challenge is a case competition focused specifically on developing innovative solutions to pressing health disparities impacting underserved communities. Inspired by CHI's commitment to embracing new perspectives to make healthcare more equitable, the CHI Health Equity Challenge provides undergraduate &  graduate students and early-stage professionals the opportunity to work together on relevant and impactful solutions to a health equity case. Teams will present on Day 2 of CHI's Health Equity and Innovation Symposium. Participants will form new connections and engage with their peers and healthcare industry leaders. 

about the virtual internship and career fair

Our Virtual Internship & Career Fair connects students and job seekers, including underrepresented professionals (people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and the differently-abled), with some of the country's leading healthcare organizations. The internship & career fair provides an opportunity to learn about organizations, submit résumés, interview, and meet company representatives.

WHY ATTEND?

JOIN the world’s #1 symposium focusing specifically on health equity and diversity

UNDERSTAND obstacles to clinical trials and how to make the clinical trial ecosystem more diverse and inclusive for all patients

ACQUIRE knowledge on how to reduce health disparities by building culturally competent organizations best suited to provide care for diverse patient populations

FOCUS on building inclusive organizational cultures that attracts the best and brightest people, resulting in a diverse and innovative workforce

DISCUSS how to strategically reduce health disparities to create a more equitable U.S. healthcare system

CREATE a workplace that embraces and promotes an inclusive environment by leveraging the latest D&I trends and ideas

LEARN to leverage a more diverse marketplace and a more inclusive workforce to create bottom-line growth opportunities

NETWORK and share ideas with many of the country’s leading health sector professionals who are passionate about health equity and diversity

RECOGNIZE the impact of systemic racism and structural inequities in healthcare and in the workplace

 
 

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

Day 1 - September 16, 2025: In-Person

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

Registration & Breakfast 

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM 

Welcome & Opening

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM 

Panel Discussion 

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 

Insights in Action Session 1 

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Keynote 

12:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Lunch 

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 

Panel Discussion 

2:15 AM - 3:00 PM 

Insights in Action Session 2

3:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Networking Hour  

Day 2 - September 17, 2025: In-Person

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 

Breakfast & Networking 

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM 

Day 2 Opening 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM 

Insights in Action Session 3 

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM 

CHI Health Equity Challenge 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Lunch 

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 

Keynote

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 

Closing & Health Equity Challenge Awards

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Networking & Reception 

Day 3 - Septermber 18, 2025: Virtual

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM 

Internship & Career Fair 

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 

Closing