

Silicon Oasis x SoPE
Join us for an exciting evening hosted in partnership between the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) and Silicon Oasis—uniting Arizona’s innovation leaders at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. This collaborative event will bring together physicians, founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to explore emerging trends, share startup stories, and spark cross-sector partnerships. Whether you're a healthtech innovator or an ecosystem ally, come ready to connect, learn, and help shape the future of Arizona’s innovation economy.
6:30 – 6:50 PM | Check-in & Networking
Light refreshments
Open networking between founders, clinicians, investors, and operators
6:50 – 7:00 PM | Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from Silicon Oasis & SoPE leadership
Brief overview of each organization’s mission and goals
7:00 – 7:20 PM | Featured Talk: Data & AI for Healthcare
Speaker: David Schneider
Exploring how AI is transforming patient care, diagnostics, and health systems
7:20 – 7:40 PM | Q&A & Open Discussion
Audience questions
Crowd insights on tech adoption in healthcare
7:40 – 8:10 PM | Community Spotlights
2–3 founders or innovators briefly share their work in digital health / medtech
5 min per spotlight + short Q&A
8:10 – 8:30 PM | Mixer & Wrap-Up
Continue networking
Attendee connections + closing remarks