Mayo Clinic is redefining healthcare and catalyzing the next wave of innovation in Rochester. During this fireside chat, you’ll hear about exciting progress led by Destination Medical Center and local partners, including active Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester transformation and other exciting development projects in downtown Rochester, which are enabling new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Explore the journey of bringing healthcare innovations to life—and beyond. This panel dives into every phase of building a scalable, patient-first care solution, from an idea through design, validation, commercialization, and ultimately, a successful exit.

Dive into the key reasons why medtech deals fail. From misaligned expectations and decision-making missteps to process failures, this session will unpack real-world breakdowns and reveal practical insights to guide future deal success.

Explore the transformative integration of advanced technologies into image-guided robotic surgery. Experts will delve into how innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and real-time imaging are revolutionizing surgical precision, safety, and accessibility.

Examine the evolving landscape of AI investment in healthcare through a multifaceted view of how venture capital and strategic investors are approaching the tech. Gain insights into key investment trends, clinical applications and the broader factors influencing AI adoption and impact across the industry.

Listen to a dynamic closing session that brings together expert panelists for a fast-paced exchange of ideas. Panelists will respond to a series of yes/no questions using a thumbs up/down paddle that reflect key themes and takeaways from the summit, including emerging trends, system-level challenges and the evolving landscape of surgical innovation.