Breakthrough: A Health Innovation Symposium (STL TechWeek)

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The 4th Annual STL TechWeek is taking over St. Louis on April 13 - 17, 2026 with free events all over the region. Hosted by TechSTL.

T-REX Downtown STL

STL TechWeek 2026

The 4th Annual STL TechWeek is taking over St. Louis on April 13 - 17, 2026 with free events all over the region. Attend one of the technical conferences or innovation gatherings hosted for free at venues across St. Louis.

Breakthrough: A Health Innovation Symposium is a full-day technical conference convening the region’s and nation’s top leaders at the intersection of HealthAI, Biomedical Innovation, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Hosted during the 4th Annual <a href="https://techstl.com/techweek/" title="https://techstl.com/techweek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STL TechW</a><a href="https://techstl.com/techweek/" title="https://techstl.com/techweek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eek</a>, Breakthrough is designed for founders, technologists, clinicians, researchers, manufacturers, and innovation leaders shaping the future of healthcare.Throughout the day, attendees will hear from industry experts and practitioners driving real-world breakthroughs in AI-powered diagnostics, next-generation medical devices, advanced manufacturing, and multi-modal marketing strategies in the healthcare industry. Sessions will focus on applied technology, emerging research, commercialization pathways, and the infrastructure required to scale innovation in health and life sciences.Parking is available in the nearby Marriott parking garage, in the lot between 10th and 11th street, or at the street meters around T-REX. <h3>EVENT AGENDA</h3>10:00 - 10:15 AM -- Welcome by Emcee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercardinal/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercardinal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Cardinal</a>, Founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parsant/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parsant/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parsant</a>; former CEO of Amptify (acq. by <a href="https://www.neurotone.com/" title="https://www.neurotone.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Neurotone AI</a>); Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Welltodo (acq. by SensorRx) 10:15 - 11:00 AM -- Opening Keynote "Driving Healthcare Transformation with AI &amp; Informatics" by<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prpayne/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prpayne/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Philip Payne</a>, Chief Health AI Officer, BJC Health &amp; WashU Medicine, Vice Chancellor for BMI &amp; Data Science, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/washington-university-in-st-louis" title="https://www.linkedin.com/school/washington-university-in-st-louis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WashU</a>, Director, I²DB, Becker Professor, President &amp; Chair, AMIA 11:00 - 11:30 AM -- "Utilization of Advanced Manufacturing Techniques to Reshore Generic Pharmaceutical Production" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinh-ngo-a9a3001b1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinh-ngo-a9a3001b1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Chinh Ngo</a>, Senior Process Chemist, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/api-innovation-center/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/api-innovation-center/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">API Innovation Center</a> 11:30 - 12:15 PM -- "Scaling Primary Care with Agentic AI: The Next Era of AI Deployment in Healthcare" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-satorius-89527a52/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-satorius-89527a52/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joe Satorius</a>, SVP of Emerging Markets &amp; Strategic Initiatives, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumeris/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumeris/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lumeris</a> 12:15 - 1:15 PM -- Catered Lunch in Anheuser Busch Cafe 1:15 - 2:00 PM -- "AI in Healthcare Delivery: What it's REALLY about" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-von-rump-7011a6/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-von-rump-7011a6/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stephen Von Rump</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aegis-digital-health/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aegis-digital-health/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aegis Digital Health</a> 2:00 - 2:45 PM -- "Hard Truths &amp; Breakthroughs: Building, Scaling &amp; Exiting in the St. Louis Healthcare Hub" (A Panel Discussion)<ul><li>Moderator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercardinal/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercardinal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Cardinal</a>, Founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parsant/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parsant/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parsant</a>; former CEO of Amptify (acq. by <a href="https://www.neurotone.com/" title="https://www.neurotone.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Neurotone AI</a>); Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Welltodo (acq. by SensorRx)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyfriedman/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyfriedman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Guy Friedman</a>, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/steadymd/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/steadymd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SteadyMD</a><a href="https://docgo.com/" title="https://docgo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> (acq. by DocGo)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marggraff/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marggraff/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blake Marggraff</a>, Co-Founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/robot-health/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/robot-health/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Robot Health</a>, former CEO, CareSignal (acq. by <a href="https://lightbeamhealth.com/" title="https://lightbeamhealth.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lightbeam</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetischler/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetischler/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joe Tischler</a>, Co-Founder, <a href="https://artera.io/" title="https://artera.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artera</a> (former Well Health), GP, HealthStack Ventures</li></ul> 2:45 - 3:30 PM -- “How to Make Difficult Clients Happy and Still Respect Yourself in the Morning” by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobcuneo/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobcuneo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bob Cuneo</a>, Chief Insight Officer, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-with-brado" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-with-brado" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brado</a> 3:30 - 4:30 PM --- Optional Networking in the Anheuser Busch Cafe

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