Global Summit 2027 Preliminary Program

Tuesday, April 27 - Thursday, April 29, 2027

   Pre-Conference  Workshop - Registration Required

10:00 AM - Noon

Morning Session

Noon - 1:00 PM

Lunch (Invite Only)

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Afternoon Session

Friday, April 30, 2027

Global Summit

10:00 AM          

Registration Opens

11:00 AM - Noon

Executive Council Meeting (Closed)

Noon - 1:00 PM

Lunch (Invite Only)

1:15 - 2:30 PM            

Committee Showcase - Open to All 

1:15 - 2:30 PM               

Grand Challenge Semifinalist Readiness Session

3:00 - 5:00 PM         

Faculty Presentations

OR

 

3:00 - 5:00 PM             

Innovation in Action: Semi-finals Grand Challenge Student Pitch Competitions

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Break

5:30 - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception 

Saturday, May 1, 2027

8:00 - 9:30 AM       

Presidential Session

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Refreshment Break and Networking

9:45 - 11:15 AM

Membership Committee Session

11:15 AM - Noon

Lunch and Networking

Noon - 1:30 PM        

Research Committee Session

1:30 - 1:45 PM

Refreshment Break and Networking

1:45 - 3:00 PM

Education Committee Session

Grand Challenge Finalist Announced at the end of session

3:00 - 3:15 PM

Refreshment Break and Networking

3:15 - 4:30 PM Grand Challenge Finalist Mentor Session

OR  
3:15 - 4:30 PM

Closed Global Consortium Corporate Advisory Board Meeting (Invite only)

6:00 - 10:00 PM

Gala Dinner -  The GCIEM Texas Experience: Boots, BBQ, & Breakthroughs

Sunday, May 2, 2027

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Closed Business Meeting with Elections (Invite only)

9:30 - 11:00 AM

Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part A)

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch at your convenience 

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM     

Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part B)

12:45 - 1:00  PM

Refreshment Break and Networking

1:00 - 2:30 PM         

Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part C)

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM   

Where are they now: 2025 and 2026 Winners

3:00 -3:30 PM

Closing Ceremonies: Awards for GCIEM Grand Challenge & 2028 Summit Location Reveal

 

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