BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251028T113000Z DTEND:20251028T181500Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2025 - East Coast Healthcare Summit DESCRIPTION:The East Coast Healthcare Summit brings together industry leaders\, innovators\, and policymakers to explore the future of healthcare in Southeastern North Carolina and beyond. With a focus on Innovation & Technology\, Healthcare Policy & Access\, Workforce Development\, and Public Health & Regional Growth\, the summit aims to position SENC as a key driver of both regional and national healthcare advancement.\n\n\n Agenda\n\n\n\n7:30 8:30 AM | Breakfast\n\nNetworking breakfast at Hotel Ballast to connect with peers and set the stage for the day.\n\n\n\n8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks\n\nDr. Joe Pino of SEAHEC opens the summit with a vision for healthcare advancement.\n\n\n\n8:40 9:45 AM | Employer-Led Collaboration & Growing the SENC Healthcare Workforce\n\nLocal education and workforce leaders discuss strategies to expand healthcare talent pipelines and align training with industry needs.\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n Dr. Steven Hill VP\, Talent Pipeline Development\, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce & SEAHEC\n Dr. Jack Watson II\, Ph.D. Dean\, College of Health and Human Services\, UNC Wilmington\n Dr. Mary E. Naylor Dean of Health Sciences\, Cape Fear Community College\n Mandy Mills Director\, Career & Technical Education\, New Hanover County Schools\n\n\nModerated by:\n\n\n Brooke Nigro Project Director\, New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership\n\n\n\n\n9:45 10:00 AM | Break\n\nA short networking break to refresh and prepare for the policy sessions.\n\n\n\n10:00 10:30 AM | Federal Policy Impact on Healthcare & Economic Outlook for North Carolina\n\nSenator Thom Tillis shares insights on federal healthcare policy and its implications for North Carolina's economy.\n\nConfirmed Video Presentation:\n\n\n U.S. Senator Thom Tillis\n\n\n\n10:30 11:30 AM | State & Federal Policy Impacts on Healthcare Delivery\n\nPolicy experts examine how shifting regulations affect access\, delivery\, and operations across North Carolina's healthcare systems.\n\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n Ted Goins Former Board Chair\, North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association\n James Tucker Director of Government Relations & Legislative Counsel\, North Carolina Healthcare Association\n\n\nModerated by:\n\n\n Jonathan Campbell - Health Director\, New Hanover County\n\n\n\n11:30 AM 12:30 PM | Innovation in Action\n\nHealthcare executives highlight innovative strategies shaping the future of the healthcare landscape and the role of AI in transforming care delivery and patient outcomes.\n\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n Jeff James CEO\, Wilmington Health\n Laurie Whalin\, PharmD President\, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center & Acute Care Operations for the Coastal Region\, Novant Health\n Lynda Stanley\, FACHE President & CEO\, Dosher Memorial Hospital\n\n\nModerated by:\n\n\n Rob Kaiser Publisher\, Greater Wilmington Business Journal\n\n\n\n\n12:30 1:00 PM | Buffet Lunch\n\nEnjoy a buffet lunch while networking with industry colleagues and leaders.\n\n\n\n1:00 2:00 PM | AI in Healthcare Presentation\n\nLocal and National experts explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical decision-making\, operational efficiency\, and patient care.\n\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n Dr. Kevin Wang Chief Medical Officer\, Suki\n Dr. Morris Nguyen Founder & CEO\, Predicate Labs\n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\n Dr. Umar Bowers Medical Director\, Dawson Med Primary Care and Urgent Care\n\n\n\n\n2:00 2:15 PM | Closing Remarks\n\n\n Natalie English\, President & CEO\, Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nTickets & Sponsorships\n\nTickets for Chamber members are $125\, and nonmembers are $135.\n\nTo learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Megan Mullins at mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org.\n\n\n\nWho You'll Meet\n\nThe Summit brings together a diverse group of leaders and professionals shaping the future of healthcare\, including:\n\n \n\n\n Healthcare Executives & Administrators\n Medical & Clinical Professionals\n Policy & Government Leaders\n Educators & Workforce Developers\n Innovators & Entrepreneurs\n Public Health Advocates\n\n \n\nSuggested Attire\n\nBusiness Casual Comfortable yet professional attire is recommended.\n\n \n\nMenu\n\nBreakfast and Lunch are included in the cost of registration.\n\n \n\nParking\n\nDetails including designated lots and accessibility options will be shared closer to the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\nThe East Coast Healthcare Summit brings together industry leaders\, innovators\, and policymakers to explore the future of healthcare in Southeastern North Carolina and beyond. With a focus on Innovation &\; Technology\, Healthcare Policy &\; Access\, Workforce Development\, and Public Health &\; Regional Growth\, the summit aims to position SENC as a key driver of both regional and national healthcare advancement.\n
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\n Agenda
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\n7:30 &ndash\; 8:30 AM | Breakfast
\nNetworking breakfast at Hotel Ballast to connect with peers and set the stage for the day.
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\n8:30 AM | Welcome Remarks
\nDr. Joe Pino of SEAHEC opens the summit with a vision for healthcare advancement.
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\n8:40 &ndash\; 9:45 AM | Employer-Led Collaboration &\; Growing the SENC Healthcare Workforce
\nLocal education and workforce leaders discuss strategies to expand healthcare talent pipelines and align training with industry needs.
\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n
Moderated by:\n\n\n
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\n9:45 &ndash\; 10:00 AM | Break
\nA short networking break to refresh and prepare for the policy sessions.
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\n10:00 &ndash\; 10:30 AM | Federal Policy Impact on Healthcare &\; Economic Outlook for North Carolina
\nSenator Thom Tillis shares insights on federal healthcare policy and its implications for North Carolina&rsquo\;s economy.
\nConfirmed Video Presentation:\n\n\n
\n10:30 &ndash\; 11:30 AM | State &\; Federal Policy Impacts on Healthcare Delivery
\nPolicy experts examine how shifting regulations affect access\, delivery\, and operations across North Carolina&rsquo\;s healthcare systems.
\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n\n
Moderated by:
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\n11:30 AM &ndash\; 12:30 PM | Innovation in Action
\nHealthcare executives highlight innovative strategies shaping the future of the healthcare landscape and the role of AI in transforming care delivery and patient outcomes.
\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n\n
Moderated by:\n\n\n
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\n12:30 &ndash\; 1:00 PM | Buffet Lunch
\nEnjoy a buffet lunch while networking with industry colleagues and leaders.
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\n1:00 &ndash\; 2:00 PM | AI in Healthcare Presentation
\nLocal and National experts explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical decision-making\, operational efficiency\, and patient care.
\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\n\n\n
Moderated by: \;
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\n2:00 \;&ndash\; 2:15 \;PM | Closing Remarks\n\n\n
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\nTickets &\; Sponsorships
\nTickets for Chamber members are $125\, and nonmembers are $135.
\nTo learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Megan Mullins at mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org.
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\nWho You&rsquo\;ll Meet
\nThe Summit brings together a diverse group of leaders and professionals shaping the future of healthcare\, including:
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\nSuggested Attire
\nBusiness Casual &ndash\; Comfortable yet professional attire is recommended.
\n \;
\nMenu
\nBreakfast and Lunch are included in the cost of registration.
\n \;
\nParking
\nDetails including designated lots and accessibility options will be shared closer to the event.
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\n \; LOCATION:Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton 301 N Water Street Wilmington\, NC 28401 UID:e.2869.3719 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260415T001412Z URL:https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/events/details/2025-east-coast-healthcare-summit-3719 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR