Toledo Tech Events

ProMedica Innovations will host its inaugural Planting the Seeds of Innovation Medical Technology and Commercialization Conference Thursday, May 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg.

National and regional experts will gather to discuss ways to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical technology to foster economic growth in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan and improve patient care around the world.

“We will address a wide range of issues important to individuals and companies that are interested in medical devices and health information technologies,” said John Pigott, MD, medical director of ProMedica Innovations. “ProMedica is a strong proponent of economic development in our region and ProMedica Innovations provides a platform to support invention locally.”

State Rep. Barbara Sears (R., Monclova Township) will open the conference by addressing the importance of innovation in this region. Panel discussions and presentations throughout the day will focus on innovation challenges, collaboration and opportunities. The conference keynote presentation features a discussion on innovation on a local and national stage with Randy Oostra, DM, president and CEO of ProMedica, and Toby Cosgrove, MD, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic.

ProMedica Innovations, which is part of the Cleveland Clinic’s Healthcare Innovation Alliance, works to facilitate and accelerate medical innovations. Formed in 2012, its aim is to provide ProMedica doctors, employees and affiliated inventors with support for their ideas and inventions to improve patients’ health and well-being.

Connecting the Dots FOR INNOVATION. Second Annual ProMedica Innovations Conference. Incubating and Cultivating Medical Technology.

ProMedica Innovations will host its second annual conference, Connecting the Dots for Innovation, at the Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Toledo. The event features national and regional experts who will discuss ways to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical technology. Admission is free, but registration is required.

Register online or by calling 419-824-7474. You can also join the conversation and follow on Twitter by using #PiConf2015.

This month, StartUp Toledo visits the ProMedica Wildwood Campus and the offices of ProMedica Innovations. One of our region’s newest best-kept secrets, ProMedica Innovations was born in 2012 through a partnership with Cleveland Clinic Innovation Alliance.

PI’s (affectionately known as ? = infinite health care innovations and possibilities, get it?) goal is to provide ProMedica doctors, employees and affiliated inventors with support for their ideas and inventions to improve patients’ health and well-being.

Speaking will be PI Innovation Officer, Justin Hammerling, as well as Joe Gough, founder of PI incubator occupant, Homeward Healthcare.

Save the date for the third annual ProMedica Innovation Conference – Instilling a Culture of Innovation: How The Region Innovates

Hundreds of medical professionals, community leaders and technology enthusiasts are expected to attend this exciting event. Attendees will hear from local and national experts in the medical technology field, ask questions about the challenges and opportunities for technological innovations, and discover the possibilities offered through ProMedica Innovations.

Learn how instilling a culture of innovation promotes corporate success.

ProMedica Innovations presents the Fourth Annual Innovations Summit: The Innovation Experience, Real World Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.

• Networking & Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
• Summit Starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Ends at 4:00 p.m.
• Breakfast and Lunch included (free)

What’s in it for you?

• Apply economic development, job creation and employment best practices from ProMedica and other regional innovators.
• Learn from technology leaders on social determinants of health, emerging medical procedures, devices and equipment and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Get inspired to start your own journey: find out how you can turn your ideas into profitable and rewarding innovations.
• Spend 1-on-1 time with leading local technology exhibitors to help you find solutions to your needs.

FREE. Participation is limited. Registration required.

The 2018 ProMedica Innovations Summit event is where healthcare, tech and entrepreneurship meet. We're bringing together real-life innovators, inspiring start-ups and risk takers to share their take on how to be bold.

Learn from healthcare leaders on trends, emerging medical procedures, and innovative approaches to problem-solving.

Get inspired to start your own journey: find out how you can turn your ideas into profitable and rewarding innovations.

Network with influential community members, inventors, and regional exhibitors.

At the sixth annual ProMedica Innovations Summit, we will examine the revolutionary changes in healthcare and give you a glimpse of the technology enabled innovations that are impacting the care in your area.

We're bringing together leaders in the areas of healthcare, tech and entrepreneurship for a day of inspiration and connectivity. The future is now! Don't miss one of Northwest Ohio's largest innovation events.