IRL Events

For any non-millennials, IRL means “in real life.”

Because while AI has changed (and will continue to) change a lot of our work, AI has never made an introduction at an in-person event that changed everything.

Here's the honest genesis: I built my network in a pretty unplanned, beautiful way, showing up at events, continuing the conversation after, and giving first. It changed my career and it changed me, and IRL Events is me building on that, on purpose this time, bringing good people together in real life because those connections 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, promise!) about the local or state healthcare landscape

  • Challenge you to connect with one person afterward

  • Encourage you to take specific action on a healthcare-related local issue (in a very turn-key way, again, promise!)

I believe there's real power when enough of us say the same thing, and that the opportunities right in our own backyards get more real the moment we actually talk to each other and take action.

We're here to introduce you to someone who makes your work easier, amplify a voice or product or mission that deserves it, and give first.

Upcoming

FEATURED CONVENING EVENT

Upstream | Where healthcare change convenes.

Half of Ohio's hospitals have been operating at a loss since 2022. Medicaid work requirements starting January 2027 could push 356,000 Ohioans off coverage. A federal AI pilot is making Medicare approval decisions in Ohio and most people have no idea. The people who could help drive change don't always know where they fit or how to plug in.

That's why we created Upstream, a place to convene healthcare change. One afternoon bringing together policymakers, clinicians, hospital leaders, technology builders, and patient voices for real conversation and real next steps.

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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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Past events

Sunday, September 13
Chicago, IL

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

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Cleveland, OH

An evening of good people and real conversation, with views of Lake Erie.

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