Global Summit 2027 Preliminary Program
Tuesday, April 27 - Thursday, April 29, 2027
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Pre-Conference Workshop - Registration Required |
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10:00 AM - Noon |
Morning Session |
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Noon - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Invite Only) |
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1:00 - 3:00 PM |
Afternoon Session |
Friday, April 30, 2027
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Global Summit |
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10:00 AM |
Registration Opens |
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11:00 AM - Noon |
Executive Council Meeting (Closed) |
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Noon - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Invite Only) |
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1:15 - 2:30 PM |
Committee Showcase - Open to All |
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1:15 - 2:30 PM |
Grand Challenge Semifinalist Readiness Session |
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3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Faculty Presentations |
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OR |
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| 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
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8:00 - 9:30 AM |
Presidential Session |
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
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9:45 - 11:15 AM |
Membership Committee Session |
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11:15 AM - Noon |
Lunch and Networking |
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Noon - 1:30 PM |
Research Committee Session |
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1:30 - 1:45 PM |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
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1:45 - 3:00 PM |
Education Committee Session Grand Challenge Finalist Announced at the end of session |
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3:00 - 3:15 PM |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
| 3:15 - 4:30 PM | Grand Challenge Finalist Mentor Session |
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| 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
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Closed Business Meeting with Elections (Invite only) |
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9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part A) |
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lunch at your convenience |
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11:15 AM - 12:45 PM |
Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part B) |
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12:45 - 1:00 PM |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
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1:00 - 2:30 PM |
Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge FINALIST Pitches (Part C) |
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Where are they now: 2025 and 2026 Winners |
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3:00 -3:30 PM |
Closing Ceremonies: Awards for GCIEM Grand Challenge & 2028 Summit Location Reveal |
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