2025 East Coast Healthcare Summit
Name:
2025 East Coast Healthcare Summit
Date:
October 28, 2025
Time:
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
Summit Goal & Focus
To deliver impactful content that engages healthcare professionals and stakeholders while spotlighting Southeastern NC’s growing healthcare ecosystem. The event will emphasize Innovation & Technology, Healthcare Policy & Access, Workforce Development, and Public Health & Regional Growth, positioning SENC as a leader in regional and national healthcare advancement.
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM - Registration & Breakfast
Light breakfast and networking to start the day.
Sponsored by: [TBD]
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM - Opening Activity: “Healthcare Pulse”
8:30 AM 9:00 AM - Welcome & Vision
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Session 1: Lightning Talks — Growing the SENC Healthcare Workforce
Brief, impactful updates from local and regional workforce leaders.
- New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership: Key Representatives from University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College, New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
- AHEC & Wilmington Chamber: Featuring Joe Pino or Olivia Herndon, Dr. Steven Hill
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Session 2: Policy Spotlight — What’s Changing and Why It Matters
A conversation with federal and state policy experts on the latest developments and their impact on local and national healthcare.
Speakers: To be announced
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Session 3: Innovation in Action
A look at pioneering innovations in healthcare at the local, regional, or national levels
Speakers: To be announced
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Networking Break
Refuel, connect, and explore sponsor tables.
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM - Keynote Address & Buffet Lunch
Enjoy lunch while hearing from a visionary keynote speaker on the future of healthcare.
Speaker: To be announced
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Presented by Natalie English, President & CEO, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.
Additional Details To Be Announced
- Pre-Summit Reception: Monday, October 27 (Evening)
- Continuing Education Opportunities: Optional sessions on Tuesday afternoon (October 28)
