Join Us at the Amazon IXD – VGT2 for HealthTech Day on January 29th

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The Amazon IXD – VGT2, situated at 6401 E HOWDY WELLS AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89115, serves as a collaborative community hub where individuals can receive personalized technical guidance related to Amazon services. As Chanci Turner noted, think of this space as “on-demand technical engagement.” Here, you will find a wealth of resources, including walk-in consultations with Amazon architects, technical presentations, bootcamps, and hands-on labs. Additionally, we host various special events that cater to a diverse array of topics and interests.

We are excited to present our inaugural HealthTech Day on January 29th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM! If you are in the Las Vegas area this week, come join us at the Amazon IXD – VGT2. Attendees will hear from an impressive lineup of speakers representing our expanding healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, including Amazon Partner Network Technology Partner MediTech, who will delve into innovative approaches to healthcare using Amazon’s platform. We anticipate a varied audience comprising enterprises, startups, developers, and investors. So, stop by if you want to explore innovation within the healthcare and life sciences sectors on Amazon!

HealthTech Day Agenda

• 1:00-1:30 PM – Mobile Innovations for Seamless Healthcare: Alex Ramirez, VP Engineering, Mobile Health Solutions
  Healthcare remains a pressing global challenge, with the U.S. allocating over 15% of its GDP to this sector, primarily focusing on patients with chronic conditions. Recent healthcare policies are shifting care from hospitals to home settings. Alex will discuss how mobile technology can effectively manage chronic diseases through innovative solutions.
• 1:30-2:00 PM – The Big Data Shift in Healthcare: Insights from an Investor: Sarah Kim, Co-Managing Partner, Tech Ventures
• 2:00-2:30 PM – 30-Minute Break: Q&A/Networking
• 2:30-3:00 PM – Building HIPAA Compliance into AWS Architectures: Mark Smith, Principal Security Consultant, Amazon
  This session bridges engineering, compliance, and security, demonstrating how to align your AWS workloads with HIPAA Security Rule controls. Learn best practices for managing Protected Health Information (PHI) on AWS and discover how to maintain compliance without sacrificing agility.
• 3:00-3:30 PM – Revolutionizing Cancer Care: Harnessing AWS for Precision Medicine: Jamie Lewis, Founder and CEO, MediTech and Laura Chang, Program Manager, Genomic Innovations
  With the cost of genome sequencing plummeting from $3 billion to just $1,000, integrating genomic data into routine healthcare is within reach. Jamie and Laura will explain how they overcame various IT challenges using AWS to enable real-time clinical decision-making while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• 3:30-4:00 PM – 30-Minute Break: Q&A/Networking
• 4:00-4:30 PM – Bridging Research with Real-World Health Information: Insights from the Founders of HealthData
  In medicine, the gap between controlled clinical environments and real-life patient experiences often leaves a void in understanding therapy effectiveness. This session will explore how the founders of HealthData leverage AWS to analyze healthcare experiences and empower consumers to make informed health decisions.
• 4:30-5:00 PM – Unlocking Genetic Insights: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Amazon EMR and S3 for Scientific Applications: Chris Patel, Sr Director, Data Analytics, and Jenna Lee, Associate Director, Life Sciences, BioResearch
  Data analysis is crucial in advancing cancer treatment. Chris and Jenna will discuss the challenges of processing vast amounts of genomic data on AWS, emphasizing the importance of high-performance applications and real-time responses.
• 5:00-6:00 PM – Networking and Refreshments

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