Breakthrough: A Health Innovation Symposium (STL TechWeek)

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.

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, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Surgical Robotics. Hosted during the 4th Annual STL TechWeek, 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 robotics-enabled care delivery. Sessions will focus on applied technology, emerging research, commercialization pathways, and the infrastructure required to scale innovation in health and life sciences.

Breakthrough will take place on April 16 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at T-REX Downtown. The event is free and open to the public, with lunch provided, and dedicated networking opportunities available throughout the day in the Anheuser-Busch Lounge.

Whether you’re building, deploying, investing in, or supporting health innovation, Breakthrough offers a high-signal environment to learn, connect, and engage with the technologies transforming healthcare.

Conference Agenda coming soon.

See the full STL TechWeek Lineup

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.