IRL Events

IRL, as in, In Real Life. Because the internet is great but it has never once bought anyone a coffee or introduced them to the person who changed their whole trajectory. That's what these events are for.

Here’s the honest genesis: I built my network in a pretty unplanned, beautiful way: showing up at events as myself, open to whoever I'd meet, continuing the conversation post-event, and giving first. It changed my career, and it changed me. IRL Events is me building on that, on purpose this time, and inviting you in.

This is us bringing good people together in real life, with the belief that the connections that happen in a room (or on a rooftop, or over dinner) carry forward and help drive change in healthcare. 

And we take it one step further into advocacy: at every gathering, we'll:

  • Share real facts (abbreviated, we promise) about the local and state healthcare landscape

  • Challenge you to connect with one person afterward

  • Encourage you to take specific action on a healthcare-related local issue

Because there is power in our voices, and there are opportunities in our own backyards that get more real the moment we actually talk to each other.

We're not here to sell you anything or scan a badge. We're here to introduce you to someone who makes your work easier, amplify a voice that deserves it, and give first.

Upcoming

FEATURED EVENT

The State of Healthcare in Ohio
Save the Date — Ohio Rural Health Convening with Rep. Anita Somani, MD

Mark your calendar for the week of October 13-14. We're bringing together healthcare leaders, advocates, and operators for a real conversation on the state of healthcare in Ohio, with a spotlight on rural health and the funding decisions shaping what's next. Rep. Anita Somani, MD, joins as our keynote. Details and RSVP coming soon.

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Cleveland, OH

An evening of good people and real conversation. No badges, no pitch decks, just the kind of hang where you meet someone who makes your work (and life!) better.

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Sunday, September 13
Chicago, IL

A get-together while a lot of the industry is in town. Details coming. 

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Sunday, September 27
San Diego, CA

Heading to the Healthcare Innovation Summit? Join us for a Sunday Funday. 

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