Fireside Chat: From Hospital to Innovation Engine

​Tampa Bay is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting health innovation ecosystems in the country.

​At the center of that momentum is the Tampa General Hospital Research & Innovation District, an ambitious initiative designed to bring together clinicians, researchers, startups, and investors to accelerate the next generation of healthcare solutions.

​Join Jennifer Crabtree, President, Tampa Medical & Research District & Sr. Vice President, Tampa General Hospital, for a fireside conversation exploring how Tampa is positioning itself as a leader in health technology and medical innovation.

​We’ll explore:

​• Why Tampa is becoming a national hub for HealthTech innovation
• The vision behind the TGH Research & Innovation District
• Opportunities for startups, researchers, and investors in the region
• How hospitals are evolving into innovation platforms
• What the next 5–10 years of health innovation in Tampa could look like

​This conversation offers a rare inside look at how one of the country’s leading academic health systems is shaping the future of healthcare—and why Tampa may be one of the best places to build it.