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01/05/2026

Next week, join us in-person at MATTER as we welcome Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics, to discuss his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life.

Attend this event to hear how, drawing on decades of scholarship and clinical experience, Dr. Emanuel has distilled longevity science into a set of clear rules to live by: sleep well, exercise, keep learning, build social connections — and don’t be afraid, on occasion, to eat dessert.

Then, after the discussion, enjoy ice cream and networking.

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4am5XCg

12/03/2025

Next week, join MATTER and KOSME for the 2025 U.S. Market Validation Study Program showcase — celebrating six years of collaboration supporting Korean healthcare entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market.

The event will begin with a fireside chat on how real-world validation advances new technologies and how academic medical centers evaluate and adopt emerging innovations. The conversation features Dr. Jamie Dwyer, assistant vice president for clinical research and director of the Utah Data Coordinating Center at University of Utah Health, and Sharon Markman MHA, executive director, clinical excellence innovation and engagement at UChicago Medicine.

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4auvWHw

11/19/2025

On Tuesday, December 9, join us and the Korea Small-Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency to hear from five cutting-edge Korean health tech companies, including AIT STUDIO, Ainex Corporation, DFIX, Gencurix, Inc. and Soombit AI.

At the virtual event, you'll hear how the 2025 U.S. Market Validation Study Program helped the five companies validate clinical, technical and business elements of their solution by working with established health system partners.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3LKHJY3

11/13/2025

If you’ve ever been to HLTH, you know it’s equal parts inspiration and information overload. Thousands of people talking about what’s next in healthcare — but what’s actually driving impact?

On November 19, join MATTER and VSP Global Innovation Center for a virtual conversation with a panel of leaders and innovators who will share what they saw, heard and learned at HLTH. Panelists will include:

▪ Santosh Mohan, Vice President, Innovation Ecosystem and Emerging Technologies, Advocate Health
▪ Jenn Scanlon, Manager, Innovation Solutions & Services, CareQuest Innovation Partners
▪ Kevin Wathey, Founder & CEO, Baseline
▪ Ellen Knapp, Senior Intelligence Analyst, CB Insights

Zachary Poll, ecosystem principal at the VSP Global Innovation Center, will moderate the virtual conversation.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3M0YApu

11/04/2025

On December 2, MATTER is thrilled to welcome Dr. John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association, for a conversation on the importance of physician leadership in harnessing the power of health technology to improve care quality and outcomes.

The event will be moderated by Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER.

We hope you can join us in person or via live stream for this can't-miss discussion.

Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3WEg2T8

10/30/2025

Generative AI is transforming how people discover brands, products and information.

Next week, join MATTER and Public Communications Inc., an award-winning, purpose-driven public relations firm, for a workshop on the shift to generative search optimization and how startups can leverage earned media and authoritative sources to gain critical visibility and preference in AI results.

Attendees will gain practical insights on how to improve visibility through proven generative engine optimization strategies.

Register here: https://bit.ly/476igR7

10/28/2025

Opioid use disorder is a significant public health crisis, affecting more than 9 million adults across the United States.

On November 3, Caroline Pearson, executive director of Peterson Health Technology Institute, will join us for a webinar on their report evaluating digital solutions designed to enhance treatment retention and expand access to care for opioid use disorder.

Register here: https://bit.ly/475ZcCv

10/08/2025

Last month, we celebrated our first decade and recently opened new office — a space designed specifically as a platform for discovery, collaboration and partnership — to foster the next waves of healthcare innovation.

Learn more about our 10-year celebration: https://bit.ly/4qiHZgX

09/25/2025

AI isn’t the future — it’s your edge.

MATTER’s new AI Leadership Bootcamp equips healthcare leaders to move beyond pilot projects and start implementing AI responsibly and effectively.

In just four weeks, executive teams will gain fluency, hands-on experience and actionable roadmaps for their highest-priority opportunities.

Limited cohorts available — reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4gEHR6K

09/09/2025

On September 18, join us and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) for a virtual event that brings together leading voices in gastroenterology to explore how innovation can revolutionize the care experience for individuals living with digestive diseases.

The distinguished panel features Dr. Eric Shah from the University of Michigan, renowned gastroenterology specialist Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and the innovative team of Dr. Vetri Venthan Elango and Dr. Renu Dhanasekaran from Arithmedics.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/46sOJk5

08/27/2025

On September 10, join us and the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago for the eleventh annual Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP) final pitch day hosted in-person at MATTER.

Over the past six months, five strategically selected Canadian startups — Canurta Therapeutics, Deep Breathe, MindfulGarden Digital Health, Myomar Molecular and Possibility Neurotechnologies — were matched with a cohort of mentors to help them refine their business development strategy for the U.S. market. The event will also feature a keynote from Ritu Banerjee, Assistant Deputy Minister & Head of Health Emergency Readiness Canada.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4mV5Twe

08/12/2025

🤝 Eight MATTER companies recently announced impactful partnerships advancing their solutions, delivering care and creating change.

🎉Congratulations to each of the companies: AIRS Medical, Arete Biosciences, Densitas Inc., MouthWatch, NeuroX, Rezilient Health, Phantomics and WovenX Health.

👇Learn more about each collaboration here: https://bit.ly/45aQosG

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