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Health Equity and Innovation Symposium - 2025


 

Health Equity and Innovation Symposium - 2025

September 16 - 17, 2025

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

September 16: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
September 17: 8:00 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 2-day symposium features 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 2-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 2025 HEALTH EQUITY AWARDS

Elevating Innovation. Advancing Access. Empowering Communities.

The Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) proudly presents the 2025 Health Equity Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations making impactful strides in healthcare access, equity, and community well-being.

This year’s awards feature a public call for nominations, highlighting both community-led innovation and research-driven equity strategies that make a measurable difference nationwide.

Award Categories:

Collegiate Health Equity Award — Honoring students whose research enhances access, outcomes, or reduces disparities in historically marginalized communities.

Community Health Equity Award — Celebrating grassroots organizations, coalitions, and nonprofits advancing health equity through services, education, or systemic change.

We seek nominees who embody innovation, measurable impact, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, amplifying voices and solutions that might otherwise go unrecognized. Together, we shine a light on those who break barriers and build a more equitable future for all.

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

 
 

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 PM - 1:00 PM 

Lunch 

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 

Panel Discussion 

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 

Insights in Action Session 2

3:00 PM - 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 Awards - Session I

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Lunch 

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 

Keynote

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 

CHI Health Equity Awards - Session II

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Networking & Reception