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4 Sample HLTH Itineraries for Investors, Founders, Lead Generators, and Buyers
Going to HLTH could be very daunting; below are 4 sample itineraries using our experience and best practices to help you navigate HLTH 2023 successfully.
Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Khang T. Vuong received his Master of Healthcare Administration from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He was named Forbes Healthcare 2021 30 under 30. Vuong spoke at Stanford Medicine X, HIMSS conference, and served as a Fellow at the Bon Secours Health System.
Lead Generation HLTH Itinerary: For Business Development Professionals
This custom 3-day itinerary for HLTH 2023 has been designed specifically for professionals in business development who aim to generate more leads and expand their professional network. The goal of this itinerary is to optimize participation in a mix of networking events, strategic sessions, and industry discussions that provide invaluable insights and opportunities to meet potential leads.
| Date | Time | Event & Description |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM | Registration & Badge Pickup. Get your bearings, set your goals, and prepare to dive in. |
| 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM | Attend the "Digital Therapeutics: From Funding to Revenue Generation - A Strategy for Today’s Game" session. Insights into industry trends. | |
| 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Attend the "Global Health Connector Summit: International Healthcare Opportunities and Innovation" session. Networking opportunity. | |
| 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM | Show Floor Hours. Visit exhibitors and network. | |
| 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM | Attend the Welcome Reception. Network, identify leads, build relationships. | |
| October 9 | 8:00 AM — 8:45 AM | Advisory Board Table Talk Kickoff: State of the healthcare industry heading into 2024. Discuss business development strategies. |
| 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM | Attend the "Healthcare, Everywhere, All at Once" panel discussion on the Moon Stage. Take notes for discussions. | |
| 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM | HLTH Connect (Pre-Scheduled Only). Pre-schedule meetings with leads or collaborators. Be clear about your value proposition. | |
| 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM | Attendee Lunch + Funding Founders Program (Pre-Scheduled Only). Network and schedule follow-up meetings. | |
| 2:10 PM — 2:50 PM | Attend the "Retail and Health, Sitting in a Tree" discussion on the Moon Stage. Leverage insights for business development. | |
| 5:00 PM — 5:45 PM | Show Room Networking Reception. Meet potential leads and build relationships. | |
| 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM | Innovators' Reception. Network and connect with industry innovators. | |
| October 10 | 6:00 AM — 7:00 AM | Start with the Ultimate Sweat Party for early networking in a casual setting. |
| 9:30 AM — 11:00 AM | Attend the "Primary Care Goes Mainstream" session on the Sun Stage. Insights into potential leads within primary care. | |
| 11:50 AM — 12:30 PM | Attend the "The Benefits of Being Neighborly" discussion on the Sun Stage. Approach leads in a community-centric manner. | |
| 12:30 PM — 3:00 PM | Payer Insights Program. Get insights into potential leads within the payer sector. | |
| 3:40 PM — 4:00 PM | Networking Break. Follow up with any potential leads and schedule further meetings. | |
| 4:45 PM — 5:05 PM | Attend the "Breaking New Ground at 23andMe" session on the Main Stage. Insights into business development in genetics and personalized medicine. | |
| 8:00 PM — 11:00 PM | Industry Night Reception. Network with attendees, leads, and industry innovators. Follow up on discussions. |
Fundraising & Growth HLTH Itinerary: For Startup Founders
This itinerary was designed specifically for startup founders with a goal to fundraise and grow revenue during the HLTH 2023 conference. The focus was primarily on sessions and events that provide significant exposure to potential investors and buyers. Capitalizing on programs such as the 'Funding Founders' and 'Hosted Buyer Program', founders are given opportunities to meet face-to-face with potential backers.
| Time | Day 1: Sunday, October 8 |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Satellite Badge Pickup at Resorts World |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Attendee Breakfast - Network with fellow attendees and set the tone for the rest of the conference. |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Attend Partner Programs - Leverage this opportunity to meet potential partners that can contribute to your startup’s growth. |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | "Digital Therapeutics: From Funding to Revenue Generation - A Strategy for Today’s Game" |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Attend the Funding Founders Program - Pre-scheduled only. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:05 PM | Main Stage "The Weight is Over: Changing The Conversation Around Weight Once And For All" |
| 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Attend "Welcome Reception" - Great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, potential investors, and buyers. |
| Time | Day 2: Monday, October 9 |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Attend "Ultimate Sweat Party with Casey Sponsored by Aaptiv (Fitness Class)" |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast |
| 10 AM – 11 AM | Attend "HLTH Connect (Pre-Scheduled Only)" |
| 1 PM - 2 PM | Participate in "The Medicare Management Balance Beam" session |
| 2 PM – 4 PM | Participate in the Hosted Buyer Program (Pre-Scheduled Only) |
| 5 PM - 6 PM | Attend the "Show Floor Networking Reception" at the Show Floor |
| 6 PM - 9 PM | Attend "Innovators' Reception" - Network with other innovators in the healthcare space |
| Time | Day 3: Tuesday, October 10 |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Attend "Ultimate Sweat Party with Casey Sponsored by Aaptiv (Fitness Class)" |
| 9 AM – 10 AM | Attend Main Stage - "Living to 100: Evolving Healthcare Models to Ensure the Next Generation’s Longevity" |
| 2:10 PM – 2:50 PM | Attend "Primary Care Goes Mainstream" session |
| 3 PM – 4 PM | Attend Networking Break |
| 4:45 PM – 5:05 PM | Attend Main Stage - "Breaking New Ground at 23andMe" |
| 8 PM – 11 PM | Attend "Industry Night Reception" - Network with industry leaders and potential investors. |
Other events you should also pay attention to:
Sunday, October 8
- 11:30 AM - 1:50 PM: Insights Program - This could be a great place to gather insights from leading experts in the healthcare field that you can apply to your startup.
Monday, October 9
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Advisory Board Table Talk - Learn about the current state of the healthcare industry and potential trends that could affect your business.
- 1:35 PM - 1:55 PM: AWS Healthcare Accelerator Innovation Showcase - Opportunity to see what kind of innovations are being backed by major investors like AWS.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Patient Think Tank - Get a first-hand account of patient experiences, which could inform product development and marketing efforts for your startup.
Tuesday, October 10
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: MIT / Harvard Alumni Mixer @ HLTH - If you're an MIT or Harvard alumnus, this could be a great networking opportunity.
- 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM: HEALTH EQUITY IMPACT PROGRAM: Empowering Communities to Build Resilient Health Systems in Africa - Learning about health equity issues can help you develop a more inclusive and impactful business model.
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM : Startup Pitch by AgeTech CollaborativeTM from AARP - Great opportunity to learn from other startup pitches, see what grabs attention, and also potentially meet investors.
Deal Flow HLTH Itinerary: For Investors
This itinerary was meticulously crafted to cater to the unique interests and goals of investors attending HLTH 2023. It prioritizes sessions that are most relevant to spotting early-stage investment opportunities, identifying unique, emerging trends, and engaging in meaningful networking for potential deal flow.
| Day/Date | Time | Event/Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Sunday, October 8 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Start the day with "Win-Win Charity Morning Yoga with BetterMe" |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Attend "CSweetener Breakfast" to meet and network with other investors and startups. | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Explore "Partner Programs" for opportunities to learn about emerging companies and trends. | |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Join the "Global Health Connector Summit: International Healthcare Opportunities and Innovation" | |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Take part in the "Insights Program" for a deep-dive into the current state of healthcare innovation. | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM | Attend the "LGBTQ+ Affirming Care Training for Every Healthcare Organization" | |
| 3:40 PM - 4:20 PM | Join "The AI Hype Cycle Coaster" to understand the role of AI in health and potential investment opportunities. | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | End the day with "Welcome Reception" for networking with investors and founders. | |
| Day 2: Monday, October 9 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Start your day with the "Ultimate Sweat Party with Casey Sponsored by Aaptiv" |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Attend "Partner Programs", which will include pitches from new startups on their business models and products. | |
| 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM | Attend the "Gaining Ground on Neurodegenerative Diseases" session | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM | Attend "The Benefits of Being Neighborly", for insights | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Join the "HTN Learning Happy Hour Focus Group" | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | End your day at the "Innovators' Reception" for further networking | |
| Day 3: Tuesday, October 10 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Start your day with the "Win-Win Charity Yoga with BetterMe" |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Attend the "Advisory Board Table Talk Deep Dive: Unpacking the Intersection of Innovation and Accessibility as We Enter a New Era of Healthcare". | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Attend the "Startup Pitch Competition" | |
| 1:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Join the "Health Transformer Talks: Presented by StartUp Health at Newsroom Stage" | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Attend the "Latino @ HLTH Meetup" for networking | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | End your day at the "Industry Night Reception" for further networking and deal flow opportunities. |
Solution Exploration HLTH Itinerary: For Corporate Professionals
This itinerary has been carefully designed with the corporate professional in mind, focusing on events and sessions that provide insights into innovative healthcare solutions and potential acquisition targets. The selected sessions encompass a broad range of healthcare topics, from global health innovations to the consumerization of healthcare and primary care transformations, thus exposing the attendees to a variety of potential products and services.
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 8 | |||
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Badge Pickup | ||
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Global Health Connector Summit | Insights on healthcare innovations from around the globe. | |
| 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Partner Programs | Meeting potential collaborators and identifying new acquisition targets. | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Digital Therapeutics Session | Insights into products or companies for acquisition. | |
| 3:40 PM - 4:20 PM | Healthcare, Everywhere Session | Understanding healthcare delivery changes and future products. | |
| 4:20 PM - 5:30 PM | Networking Break | ||
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Walgreens’ Role Session | Insights into consumer-focused products or services. | |
| Monday, October 9 | |||
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | ||
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Living to 100 Session | Insights into products or services focused on longevity. | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Primary Care Goes Mainstream | Insights into primary care revolutionizing products/services. | |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Payer Insights Program | Learning about payer trends and potential solutions. | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Healthcare, Policy, and Advocacy Session | Insights into policy and advocacy's role in healthcare. | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Attendee Networking Hour | ||
| Tuesday, October 10 | |||
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | ||
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Breaking New Ground at 23andMe | Insights into genetics-related products/services. | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Benefits of Being Neighborly | Insights into local healthcare initiatives and solutions. | |
| 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Is the VBC Experiment Working? | Insights into value-based care products/services. | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Attendee Networking Hour | ||
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Free Time | For personal meetings or further exploration. |