​Health2Tech - a series of digital health events.

​​Join us on April 22nd for an exclusive meetup in Chicago that brings together the brightest minds in the digital health space. Hosted by Sarah Porter & Alex Koshykov, this evening promises to be a confluence of innovation, inspiration, and invaluable networking.

​​🕕 Event Schedule:

• ​​5:30 PM - 6:00 Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chance to settle in.

• ​​6:00 - 6:45 “Shedding Light on the Patient Experience: Authentic Brand Partnerships, Building Patient Communities, and Driving Changes in Healthcare” by Kaleigh

• ​6:45 - 8:30 Networking. Connect, converse, and collaborate with peers driven by a common passion for advancing healthcare through technology.

​🤩 About our Guest Speaker:

​Kaleigh is a digital influencer and chronic illness advocate behind Chronic.Kaleigh, where she has built a community of hundreds of thousands across TikTok and Instagram. Through her platform, she shares an unfiltered look at the realities of living with chronic illness, bringing visibility to the patient journey and the challenges many face navigating today’s healthcare system.

​🌟 Why Attend?

• ​​Meet like-minded individuals who are actively shaping the health tech landscape.

• ​​Share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions with fellow founders.

• ​​Learn from the journeys of other entrepreneurs, discover something new, seek advice, and perhaps find the mentor or partner you've been looking for.

​​🤝 Who Should Attend?

• ​​Digital Health Founders at various stages of their startup journey.

• ​​Healthcare Professionals who are passionate about health innovation.

• ​​Investors looking to make impactful contributions to the digital health and medtech spaces.

​​🚀 Why Is This Event a Must?

• ​​Hear from thought leaders and innovators in the digital health domain (at every event, we'll have a new set of speakers).

• ​​Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and mentors.

• ​​Participate in engaging Q&As and discussions that can spark new ideas and opportunities.

​​🏙️ Venue Details:

​​Great location in the heart of Chicago, equipped to foster conversations and connections. Venue details will be shared with registered attendees. Because of limited capacity, we won't be able to accommodate everyone, so please register whenever you are sure you can attend.

​​Don’t miss this chance to be part of a community that’s driving the future of health tech. Reserve your spot now and join us in shaping the landscape of digital health for 2026 and beyond.

​Partners

​MATTER CHICAGO

​ADDRESS  

​222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 228, Chicago, IL 60654

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​LOCATING MATTER OFFICE

​MATTER’s new office is located in Suite 228 on the southwest corner on the second floor of The Merchandise Mart, accessible via all elevators or the Grand Staircase in the South Lobby. The entrance is immediately west of Marshall’s Landing on the south side of the main corridor, just before the escalators. Please ask security in the main lobby if you need assistance navigating to our space. 

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​TRANSPORTATION

​TheMART is directly serviced by both Brown and Purple lines of the “L” trains and is a short distance from lines that service O’Hare and Midway airports. The Ogilvie and Union transportation stations and many CTA bus stops are also within walking distance.

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​PARKING

​MATTER validates parking for the public parking garage located at 210 N Wells Street at the rate of $13.00 for 12 hours, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you arrive after 3pm, it is $8 validation. Remember to bring your parking garage ticket to MATTER to validate it at check-in. 

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​Metered parking is also available along Kinzie Street. Please be advised that parking in either of theMART’s access drives will result in your vehicle being towed or ticketed. We also recommend SpotHero or BestParking for any of the surrounding parking spots and garages. Handicapped parking is available on the north side of the Mart on upper Kinzie. Please inform your MATTER contact, so they can contact Mart security about a longer visit and ensure a spot is made available. 

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​ABOUT MATTER

​At MATTER, we believe collaboration is the best way to improve healthcare. The MATTER collaborative includes more than 1,000 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with dozens of hospitals and health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together we are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. For more information, visit matter.health and follow @MATTERhealth

​About the organizer

​Sarah Porter is the CEO and Founder of Boardwalk Health (formerly MedDefend). A startup focused on bridging gaps between patient and providers. The company aims to enhance clinical workflows and improve care for complex patients battling chronic conditions.

​Sarah was misdiagnosed for 5 years, finally receiving her POTS diagnosis in 2022, fueling her passion for changing healthcare. Often, she speaks about my POTS & PCOS, and advocates for patients going through similar journeys.

​​Alex Koshykov is a co-founder of BeKey and a digital health expert who constantly shares news, introduces promising technologies, and promotes secure software & hardware for the healthcare industry on his YouTube channel. Additionally, he is a co-founder of YODD, a medical device startup.

​Additional Information

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