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.
Hosts 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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Health Innovation Pitch Party
A returning community favorite and the high energy finale of Health Innovation Day. Fast, inspiring, and focused on real innovation, the Pitch Party features five 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.
Applications are in, and submissions are now under review.
Watch for the finalist announcement soon, with the Judging Panel reveal coming next.
Meet Selection Committee
The Pitch Party lineup starts here. Our Selection Committee is reviewing every pitch and making the tough calls to choose five finalists ready for their moment on 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
Support Us
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 event? Share a few details and we’ll reach out with next steps and options.
