SUMMIT DETAILS
Tuesday, March 3
8 AM – 5 PM
Innovation showcase and networking reception to follow,
hosted by Discovery to Impact
Wednesday, March 4
8 AM – 12 PM
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JAMES E. DAVIS
The Innovation Summit brings together leaders from industry and academia to showcase the breakthroughs that will shape the future of healthcare and life sciences. Over two days, attendees will hear from and engage with leaders from across the innovation ecosystem.
Below is a preview of our 2026 Innovation Summit speakers. We look forward to seeing you at the Innovation Tower in March as we explore what’s next, and what’s possible, in these vital fields.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Ricky Bloomfield, MD
Oura
Dr. Bloomfield is Oura’s Chief Medical Officer, where he sets the vision for the company’s global healthcare programs and partnerships, guides Oura through evolving healthcare regulations and leads its expansion in healthcare solutions.
Jim Breyer
Breyer Capital
Mr. Breyer is the Founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, a premier venture capital firm. He has been an early investor in over 40 technology companies that have completed highly successful public offerings or mergers.
Jeff Cardenas
Apptronik
Mr. Cardenas is the co-founder and CEO of Apptronik. He is a serial entrepreneur on a mission to bring the groundbreaking advancements in humanoid robotics into the real world.
Claudia Lucchinetti, MD
Dell Medical School
Dr. Lucchinetti is the Dean of Dell Medical School and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at UT. She oversees the academic medicine footprint of the University, including education, practice and research.
John Whyte, MD, MPH
American Medical Association
Dr. Whyte serves as CEO of the American Medical Association, the nation’s largest physician organization. He is a transformational leader with a proven record of driving innovation across government and private industry.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Below are several accommodation options.
The University of Texas at Austin AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
Questions? Please contact: utaustininnovationsummit@utexas.edu