Business and Innovation Health Hub
Step into the forefront of healthcare business innovation where leaders converge to drive strategic growth. Experience three days of insightful discussions, competitions, and networking, tailored for seasoned executives, budding entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking strategistsDiscover what the new Business and Innovation Health Hub has to offer with the new Health Biz and Innovation Talks, Innov8 Start-up Competition, and the Business and Trade Series.
Shaping Tomorrow's Healthcare: Business Driven, Innovation Fuelled
The Business and Innovation Health Hub will consist of 3 elements – Health Biz and Innovation Talks, Innov8 Start-up Competition, and Business and Trade Series.
Key Focus Areas:
- Health Biz and Innovation Talks – Introducing the all-NEW Health Care Transformation Talks tailored for C-suite healthcare leaders driving innovation in the USA and Latin America. Explore new horizons, the latest scientific breakthroughs, and cutting-edge technological advancements through insights from carefully selected keynote speakers..
- Innov8 Start-up Competition – We are excited to bring you the Innov8 Start-up Competition at FIME 2024 showcasing 20 pioneering early and middle-stage health tech start-ups from around the globe. Witness them pitch their revolutionary ideas over three intense days. The winner will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges comprising industry luminaries, investors, government officials and entrepreneurs.
- Business and Trade Series – The Product Showcases will oferr small and medium companies the opportunity to showcase their latest innovative solutions and leading-edge products and network with the leading medical devices and equipment manufacturers and distributors in the USA and Latin America.
Key Topics:
- Next-gen telemedicine: Revolutionizing remote digital health.
- Driving Hospital Innovation: Partnerships with startups and med-tech companies.
- Navigating US Health System Sales Cycle: Strategies for overcoming challenges.
- Main LATAM Regulatory Issues: Insights for navigating dynamic regulations.
- Building Optimal US Sales Organization: Roles for effective growth.
- Doing Business Globally: Expanding sales to international markets.
- Investing in Tomorrow's Health: Insights into healthcare startup funding.
Agenda
Wednesday 19 June
Business and Innovation Health Hub
Programme
Day 1 | Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Health Biz and Innovation Talks:
Dive deep into the latest healthcare innovative technologies, trends and strategies shaping the futureof healthcare business.
Emcee: Demi Radeva, CEO, Akros Advisory Services, USA
11:00 | Next gen of telemedicine will revolutionize the current remote digital health universe
Experience the transformative potential of next-generation telemedicine, poised torevolutionize the current landscape of remote digital health
Dr Melvin Martinez, CEO, GAL3N Health, USA
11:20 | Driving Hospital Innovation: Collaborating with Startups & Med-Tech Companies
In this session, explore how hospitals cultivate innovation by forging partnerships withstartups and medical device firms, fostering transformative advancements in healthcaredelivery
Moderator:
- Dr Susan Amat, Founder and CEO, Venture Hive, USA
Panellists:
- Dr Bernardo Perez-Villa, Senior Engagement Partner | Innovations, Cleveland Clinic, USA
- Humberto Lee, CEO, Alpine Health Systems, Inc, USA
- James Davies, CEO, Inicio Health, UK
- Moeko Takagi, Global Partnerships Division Manager, Digireha, Japan
Innov8 Start-up Competition (Group 1)
Experience the future of healthcare with the top Healthtech startups competing in front of an esteemed panel of judges. Be prepared to be inspired by their innovation and creativity
12:00 | MEET THE START-UPS:
• Samer Mansour, Founder & CEO, Blue Care, USA
• Robert Parada Zuluaga, CEO, COCO AI & e-Health, USA
•Yuki Oka, CEO, Digireha, Japan
• Trillitye Paullin, Co-Founder and CEO, Free to Food, USA
• Ayushya Verma, Chief Technology Officer, Safehaven, India
• Nitin Deshpande, CEO, Global Products LLC, USA
• Sidney Pratt, CEO, Pratt Labs, USA
• Julian Lago, Chief Commercial Officer, Toothlens, USA
• Josh Walton, CEO, BioMiner AI, USA
• NurNahar Sumi, Co-Founder, Evercare AI, Bangladesh
MEET THE JUDGES:
• Jamie Moore, CEO, Industry Grants, USA
• Tom McNamara, Associate, DeepWork Capital, USA
• Dr Susan Amat, Founder and CEO, Venture Hive, USA
• Humberto Lee, CEO, Alpine Health Systems, Inc, USA
• Greg Horowitz, Vice President of Economic Development, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, USA
13:00 | Lunch Break
Business and Trade Series:
Gain essential insights into navigating global healthcare business complexities, including LATAM,US, and other markets. Learn strategies for managing regulations, expanding ventures, andoptimizing sales cycles
Emcee | Kenneth C. Wong, FACHE Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Board Member
14:00 | How to Navigate the US Health System Sales Cycle
Discover key strategies for navigating the US healthcare system sales cycle in this sessionmoderated by Kenneth Wong. Hear from industry experts representing supply chain,contracting, distribution, and hospital finance sectors as they share insights on streamliningprocesses and overcoming challenges in the complex US healthcare market
Moderator:
- Kenneth C. Wong, FACHE Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Board Member
Panelists:
- Jen Cerami, Executive Account Director, Medline Industries, USA
- Geraldine Radovanovic, MBA, Value Analysis Director, Leading Healthcare System in the US, USA
- Judy Webb-Hapgood, MBA, RN, Chief Supply Chain Officer, University of Miami, University of Miami Health System Miller School of Medicine, USA
15:30 | We Put the No in Innovation
The presentation describes common mistakes we’ve seen start-ups make when trying to submit devices to the US FDA and what to avoid in those submissions
Tracy Eberly, CEO, Fang Consulting, USA
16:00 | End of Day 1
Thursday 20 June
Business and Innovation Health Hub
Programme
Day 2 | Thursday, 20 June 2024
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Business and Trade Series:
Gain essential insights into navigating global healthcare business complexities, including LATAM,US, and other markets. Learn strategies for managing regulations, expanding ventures, andoptimizing sales cycles
Emcee: Demi Radeva, CEO, Akros Advisory Services, USA
11:00 | Main regulatory issues for LATAM - How to surf LATAM's regulatory issues
This session explores LATAM's regulatory landscape, with expert speakers offering insightsand strategies for success across the diverse region. Gain valuable perspectives onovercoming hurdles and capitalizing on opportunities in the dynamic healthcare market ofLATAM
Speakers:
• 11:00 – Laura Baroni, Regulatory Affairs Analyst, Vera Rosas, Brazil
• 11:15 - Monica M. Guaita, Director, MMGC, Latin American Countries
• 11:30 - Jorge Daniel Alarcón, Director, CANIFARMA, Mexico
11:50 | Building the Optimal Sales Organization to sell into the US Market
Discover how to build an optimal sales organization for the US market with industry expert Zack Selch. Learn the roles of distributors, reps, and agents, and how their collaboration efficiently navigates complexities for effective penetration and sustainable growth.
Zach Selch, Principal, Global Sales Mentor, USA
Innov8 Start-up Competition(Group 2)
Experience the future of healthcare with the top Healthtech startups competing in front of an esteemed panel of judges. Be prepared to be inspired by their innovation and creativity
12:10 MEET THE START-UPS:
• Nikhil Shah, Founder & CEO, Nephrodite Inc, USA
• Himanshu Bhatia, CEO, Ricovr Healthcare, USA
• James Davies, CEO, Inicio Health, UK• Gokce Yildirim, CEO, Vent Creativity, USA
• Vipula Tailor, Founder & CEO, Sonix Medical Devices, USA
• Laura Epstein, CEO, Pulse Charter Connect, USA
• Steven Charlap, CEO, SOAP Health, USA
· Christy Fernandez-Cull, Co-Founder and CEO, DaVinci Wearables, USA
· Ovais Hussain Queshi, Co-Founder & CEO, Bioniks Technologies, Pakistan
· Dan Nelson, Director – Operations, Lazurite. Inc, USA
· Smit Patel, Vice President, OrthoHeal, USA
MEET THE JUDGES:
• Etienne Gillard, Head of Ventures, ManaTech, USA
• Vlad Cazacu, Ex-VC, Angel Investor, Co-founder & CEO, Flowlie, USA
• Nancy G. Allen, President and CEO, WBECFlorida, USA
• Elena Dolinski, Philanthropreneurship | Executive Board Member, BASE Capital, USA
• Dra Omidres Pérez de Carvelli, President, International Organization for Telemedicine and Telehealth, Cuenca Canton, Ecuador
13:00 | Lunch break
Business and Trade Series:
Gain essential insights into navigating global healthcare business complexities, including LATAM,US, and other markets. Learn strategies for managing regulations, expanding ventures, andoptimizing sales cycles
Emcee: Paola Isaac Baraya, Economic Development Specialist – International Trade Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, USA
14:00 | Presentation
Carlos Bisio, CEO , FastForward, President, Comision de Comercio Internacional CAMACOL, USA
14:15 | Doing Business with the World
Do you want to expand your sells to healthcare buyers in international markets? Thissession will introduce you to opportunities to sell your products and services in selectedglobal markets and learn the process as well as useful resources for exporting
Moderator:
Paola Isaac Baraya, Economic Development Specialist – International Trade, BrowardCounty Office of Economic and Small Business Development, USA
Panellists:
- Jaime Alejandro Silva Toleldo, Trade Manager, Trade Commission of Chile (ProChile), USA
- Ximena Pauvif-Machado, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, USA
- Adriano Leli, President, Italian Healthcare Buyers Association, Italy
- Ivan Rey, International Advisor & Buyer, Proveedora Gama Medical, USA
- Sheirly Reyes, Consumer Safety Officer(CSO) and Import Specialist, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
16:00 | End of Day2
Friday 21 June
Business and Innovation Health Hub
Programme
Day 3 | Friday, 21 June 2024
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Health Biz and Innovation Talks:
Dive deep into the latest healthcare innovative technologies, trends and strategies shaping the futureof healthcare business.
Emcee: Demi Radeva, CEO, Akros Advisory Services, USA
11:00 | Investing in Tomorrow's Health: VC Insights into Healthcare Startup Funding
Gain valuable insights into the investment strategies, trends, and opportunities in healthcare startup funding from experienced venture capitalists at the forefront of healthcare innovation
Moderator:
- Demi Radeva, CEO, Akros Advisory Services, USA
Panellists:
- Etienne Gillard, Head of Ventures, ManaTech, USA
- Jackson Streeter, Director, University of Florida Ventures, USA
- Mike Lingle, CFO, Medzoomer, USA
- Dr Richard Munassi, Accelerator Managing Director, Tampa Bay Wave, USA
11:45 | Beyond Borders: Steps to Establishing a Strong Presence for International Med Tech in the US
Discover how international med tech companies can expand into the US market by partnering with academic medicine and hospital systems. Explore the advantages of the South Florida region, known for its diverse population, easy access, and strong financial infrastructure
Andrew Duffell, President, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, USA
12:00 | Startup Readiness for Due Diligence and Corporate Procurement
This session focuses on key strategies for startups seeking investment or corporate clients. We'll discuss how founders can ensure resilience and
avoid pitfalls that threaten operational stability during investment pursuits or corporate procurement. Join us to learn how to create smoother, mutually beneficial outcomes
Dr Susan Amat, Founder and CEO, Venture Hive, USA
Innov8 Start-up Competition (Final)
Experience the future of healthcare with the top 6 HealthTech startups competing in front of an esteemed panel of judges. Be prepared to be inspired by their innovation and creativity in this final competition
12:20 | MEET THE START-UPS:
MEET THE JUDGES:
- Kevin Cox, Director, Adams Center for Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University, USA
- Cristian Olea Simunovic, Managing Partner, Manutara Ventures, USA
- Jackson Streeter, Director UF Innovate Ventures, University of Florida Ventures, USA
- Demi Radeva, CEO, Akros Advisory Services, USA
- Dr Richard Munassi, Accelerator Managing Director, Tampa Bay Wave, USA
13:00 | End of Day
