2024 VHA Innovation Experience
Collaborating For Change
Join Us Oct. 29-30 in Chicago
Register for this free, in-person event.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel
Veterans Health Administration's Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (VHA OHIL) welcomes you to the 2024 VHA Innovation Experience (iEX) Conference, an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of change alongside your fellow innovators, VA employees, Veterans, industry leaders, and researchers.
This year's theme, “Collaborate for Change,” will showcase in-person experiences that include speakers, expert panel discussions, presentations, breakout sessions, and an all-new exhibit hall format.
VHA innovation is about breaking boundaries through innovative solutions and technology to make monumental improvements in the lives of Veterans. Shape the future of Veteran care with leaders from government, industry, and academia who are redefining how VA approaches Veterans' care and uses innovation to make lasting improvements.
Keynote Speakers and Panels
iEX 2024 has a power-packed agenda that includes keynote speakers and expert panels led by VA change-makers and innovation visionaries. You'll want to register to secure your seat and listen in on the Government Panel session with representatives from VHA Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning, VHA Digital Health Office, and VA Office of Information and Technology. The Innovate Illinois Panel will open a meaningful dialogue about the latest cutting-edge innovations coming out of the Chicago region. Only at iEX do you get opportunities to join thought leaders from government, industry, and academia in making innovation history as they turn the unsolvable into solutions through technology.
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Breakout Tracks
iEX's informative breakout sessions return this year to help you dive deeper into innovation with four major themes.
These interactive experiences will help brainstorm innovative strategies to solve some of VA and Veteran's toughest challenges in health and wellness. Meet the nation's leading innovators, bringing you with them to the cutting edge of change.
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iEX TALKS
VHA iEX Talks from those at the forefront of their fields provide real-world experiences where innovation has made a tangible change, impacting Veterans at every level of well-being. In six-to-eight-minute TED Talk-style presentations, VA employees share experiences that widen our viewpoint, challenge our perspectives, and touch on current hot topics. Challenge your beliefs and engage in exciting dialog about the future of Veteran care!
VHA SHARK TANK
This year also marks the 10th VHA Shark Tank Competition, which identifies VHA frontline employee innovations that promote positive outcomes and improved experiences for Veterans and VHA communities. The competition shines a spotlight on employees who are passionate about solving some of the toughest challenges across VHA. Don't miss the announcement of this year's winners at iEX 2024.
Look Back at iEX 2023
Get a taste of what's in store by exploring videos from the 2023 VHA Innovation Experience.
Please note the agenda is subject to change. Have questions? Email iex@va.gov.