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Transformation Through Innovation

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM  
Venue: McNair Hall, Rice University

Organized by the Rice Business Healthcare Association, this event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and the next generation of healthcare leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and its impact on healthcare systems and the future of care delivery.
 

Symposium Agenda

Time
Description
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Keynote
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Panel 1: Digital Innovation in Care Delivery
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Second Keynote
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Panel 2: Predictive Analytics and Patient Experience
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Reception

(Agenda is tentative and subject to change)


 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Benefit
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Sponsored Amount
$6,000
$3,000
$1,500
Number of Registrations Included
5
3
1
Moderator Seat
-
-
Panel Seat
-
Named Sponsor Of
Symposium Reception
Symposium Breakfast
-
Attendee Distribution List
-
Swag Item Placement
Logo on Materials & Event Signage 
Recognition on Website & Event Booklet 
Verbal Recognition During Program 
Post-Symposium Networking Access 


 

Organizing Committee

Please contact us at HealthCareAssociation@rice.edu if you have any questions about the event.

Rachel Roby
Conference Chair, RBHC
Professional MBA, Class of 2026
Programming Chair, RBHC
Professional MBA, Class of 2026
Marketing Chair, RBHC
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2027
Operations Chair, RBHC
Professional MBA, Class of 2026