BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260429T133000Z DTEND:20260429T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Economic Impact: Healthcare Expansions & Innovation DESCRIPTION:LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS 4/28!\n\n\n\nBuilding the Future of Healthcare\, Innovation & Opportunity in Fort Worth \nCrane-lined skylines tell a powerful story.\n\nAcross Fort Worth's Medical District\, transformational expansion projects are underway. Hospital systems are making significant capital investments. Research institutions are advancing breakthrough innovations. Life sciences entrepreneurs are building the next generation of products and technologies.\n\nTogether\, these efforts are not only reshaping healthcare they are strengthening Fort Worth's economy and reinforcing our position as one of the fastest-growing\, most opportunity-rich cities in the nation.\n\nJoin the Fort Worth Chamber for our spring Economic Impact Forum as we convene the leaders driving this momentum.\n\n \n\n\nKeynote Panel: Transformational Healthcare Investments \n\n\n\nFort Worth's major hospital systems are undergoing remarkable expansions adding beds\, new facilities\, advanced technologies\, and expanded specialty services to meet the needs of our growing population.\n\n\n\nThese investments represent more than construction projects. They mean:\n\n\n New jobs and workforce development opportunities\n Expanded access to care for families\n Increased economic activity across multiple sectors\n Strengthened infrastructure supporting long-term growth\n\n\nHear directly from the executives leading these efforts:\n\nModerator:\n\nJessica Rogers\, Director of Economic Development\, City of Fort Worth\n\nPanelists:\n\nDr. Karen Duncan\, President & CEO\, JPS Health Systems\n\nAmy Knight\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Cook Children's Hospital\n\nCharles Williams\, President of DFW West Region & President of All Saints Medical Center\, Baylor Scott & White\n\nJared Shelton\, President\, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth\n\n\n\nThese leaders will share insights into their expansion projects\, the services being added\, and how their organizations' strategic investments are shaping the future of healthcare and economic vitality in Fort Worth.\n\n\nPanel I: Life Sciences Innovation & Economic Opportunity in North Texas\nInnovation doesn't stop at the hospital doors.\n\nFort Worth's research institutions and entrepreneurial ventures are making significant strides in life sciences from cutting-edge research to product development and commercialization.\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore:\n\n\n Breakthrough innovations emerging in our region\n The commercialization pipeline from research to market\n The long-term economic implications for Fort Worth\n How life sciences growth strengthens our workforce and attracts investment\n\n\nIntroducing the Panelist: \n\nModerator: \n\nDenise Canales\, Executive Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships\, Texas A&M Fort Worth \n\nPanelist:\n\nDr. Terry Russell\, Managing Director\, Interface Ventures\, LLC\n\nCaitlin McMinn\, Executive Director\, TechFW\n\nDr. Gabby Everett\, Senior Director\, Business Ops and Strategy\, Biolabs Pegasus Park\n\nDr. David E. Snow\, Executive Director\, Pegasus Park\n\n\n\nAs a convener and advocate for business growth\, the Fort Worth Chamber is committed to fostering the partnerships and policies that ensure our city remains a thriving hub for healthcare excellence and life sciences innovation.\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend\nThis forum is more than a discussion it's a strategic look at one of Fort Worth's most dynamic economic drivers.\n\n\n\nIf you are a business leader\, investor\, policymaker\, or community stakeholder\, this is your opportunity to:\n\n\n Gain insight into major capital investments shaping our city\n Understand the ripple effect of healthcare and life sciences expansion\n Connect with decision-makers and industry leaders\n Explore how innovation and infrastructure fuel long-term prosperity\n\n\nFort Worth's healthcare and life sciences sectors are building more than facilities they are building opportunity.\n\n\n\nBe part of the conversation shaping our city's future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS 4/28!
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\nBuilding the Future of Healthcare\, Innovation &\; Opportunity in Fort Worth \;\n

Crane-lined skylines tell a powerful story.

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Across Fort Worth&rsquo\;s Medical District\, transformational expansion projects are underway. Hospital systems are making significant capital investments. Research institutions are advancing breakthrough innovations. Life sciences entrepreneurs are building the next generation of products and technologies.

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Together\, these efforts are not only reshaping healthcare &mdash\; they are strengthening Fort Worth&rsquo\;s economy and reinforcing our position as one of the fastest-growing\, most opportunity-rich cities in the nation.

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Join the Fort Worth Chamber for our spring Economic Impact Forum as we convene the leaders driving this momentum.
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Keynote Panel: Transformational Healthcare Investments \;
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\nFort Worth&rsquo\;s major hospital systems are undergoing remarkable expansions &mdash\; adding beds\, new facilities\, advanced technologies\, and expanded specialty services to meet the needs of our growing population.
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\nThese investments represent more than construction projects. They mean:

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Hear directly from the executives leading these efforts:
\nModerator:
\nJessica Rogers\, Director of Economic Development\, City of Fort Worth
\nPanelists:
\nDr. Karen Duncan\, President &\; CEO\, JPS Health Systems
\nAmy Knight\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Cook Children&rsquo\;s Hospital
\nCharles Williams\, President of DFW West Region &\; President of All Saints Medical Center\, Baylor Scott &\; White
\nJared Shelton\, President\, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

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\nThese leaders will share insights into their expansion projects\, the services being added\, and how their organizations&rsquo\; strategic investments are shaping the future of healthcare &mdash\; and economic vitality &mdash\; in Fort Worth.

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Panel I: Life Sciences Innovation &\; Economic Opportunity in North Texas

\nInnovation doesn&rsquo\;t stop at the hospital doors.
\nFort Worth&rsquo\;s research institutions and entrepreneurial ventures are making significant strides in life sciences &mdash\; from cutting-edge research to product development and commercialization.
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\nThis panel will explore:\n\n\n\n
Introducing the Panelist: \;
\nModerator: \;
\nDenise Canales\, Executive Director of Innovation &\; Strategic Partnerships\, Texas A&\;M Fort Worth \;
\nPanelist:
\nDr. Terry Russell\, \;Managing Director\, Interface Ventures\, LLC
\nCaitlin McMinn\, Executive Director\, TechFW
\nDr. Gabby Everett\, Senior Director\, Business Ops and Strategy\, Biolabs Pegasus Park
\nDr. David E. Snow\, Executive Director\, Pegasus Park
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\nAs a convener and advocate for business growth\, the Fort Worth Chamber is committed to fostering the partnerships and policies that ensure our city remains a thriving hub for healthcare excellence and life sciences innovation.

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Why You Should Attend

\nThis forum is more than a discussion &mdash\; it&rsquo\;s a strategic look at one of Fort Worth&rsquo\;s most dynamic economic drivers.
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\nIf you are a business leader\, investor\, policymaker\, or community stakeholder\, this is your opportunity to:\n\n\n\n

Fort Worth&rsquo\;s healthcare and life sciences sectors are building more than facilities &mdash\; they are building opportunity.
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\nBe part of the conversation shaping our city&rsquo\;s future.
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