A New Era for Healthcare Starts Here — at the Crossroads of Tech, Talent, and Transformation – In NYC
Step into the center of transformation, where healthcare meets intelligent systems this October 30–31 in New York City, at ConV2X Smart Tech Transformation in Healthcare. Expect 2 Days of tech and strategy insights that directly impact hospital performance, patient care, and operational
sustainability.
ConV2X has hosted some of the greatest innovators in this space that lead, teach, and collaborate. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, technologist, policymaker, or innovator, ConV2X provides a unique multidisciplinary opportunity to engage with world class speakers.
Speaker Biographies
Dr. Pete Clardy, Lead, Clinical Enterprise Team, Google Cloud
Dr. Pete Clardy is a
pulmonary/critical care physician and clinical AI leader at Google Health. He leads development of generative AI and machine learning tools for healthcare and life sciences, aiming to improve data access, workflows, and clinical outcomes.
Erik Johnson, SVP, Value-Based Care, Optum
Erik Johnson is a national leader in value-based care strategy and population health transformation. He advises health systems and payers on shared-risk models, ACO strategies, and innovation in healthcare delivery. His experience spans public policy, data analytics, and strategic growth.
John Harvey, Executive Director, Healthcare Strategy, Oracle
John Harvey specializes in performance improvement and digital transformation for healthcare providers. His expertise spans strategy, supply chain, and system implementation, helping organizations optimize operations and deliver better care through technology.
Dr. Lestter Cruz Serrano, Global Head of Medical Affairs & Health Sciences Strategy, Cognizant
Dr. Lestter Cruz leads Cognizant’s global medical strategy, driving the adoption of digital clinical platforms such as the Shared Investigator Platform. He has built strong networks with clinical research sites in over 100 countries and held clinical research roles across major academic and health institutions. He is also a certified Medical Affairs Specialist and family physician.
Dr. Mehdi Snene, Senior Advisor, United Nations
Dr. Mehdi Snene advises the UN on AI and emerging technologies. He has led global digital infrastructure and neuromorphic computing initiatives and served in academic and executive roles across AI and healthcare. His work advances equitable, scalable digital transformation
worldwide.
Greg Caressi, Shareholder, Frost & Sullivan
Greg Caressi is a seasoned executive
leader with deep expertise in market analytics, growth advisory, and business development. He has led international expansion strategies across Asia and Latin America and has in-market experience in several developing economies. Greg has spoken at numerous industry events and has authored studies on next-generation healthcare technologies, including digital health, telehealth, data analytics, and IT infrastructure. His focus areas include demand modeling, product and pricing analysis, M&A
strategy, and competitive intelligence.
Robin Goldsmith, Practice Leader, Verizon Business Group
Robin Goldsmith leads health
innovation strategy at Verizon, working to deliver digital transformation solutions to healthcare organizations. With a background in patient engagement and data analytics, he focuses on improving care delivery through advanced connectivity and technology.
Charles Dunham IV, Principal Shareholder, Greenberg
Traurig LLP - SPONSOR
Charles Dunham is a corporate healthcare attorney advising clients in digital health, lab, telehealth, and medical technology. He handles legal matters across regulatory compliance, privacy, transactions, and litigation. Charles co-authors Bloomberg BNA’s Navigating the Telehealth Landscape and advises multiple innovation boards, providing critical insight to emerging and
established organizations.
Drew Schiller, CEO, Validic
Drew Schiller is CEO and co-founder of Validic, a leader in
personal health data integration. He actively shapes digital health standards through roles with the Consumer Technology Association, Executives for Health Innovation, and other industry bodies. Drew’s work bridges policy, product development, and data strategy for digital health transformation.
Rohan Kulkarni,
Executive Research Leader, HFS Research
Rohan Kulkarni leads healthcare and life sciences research at HFS Research. With deep experience across health plans, provider systems, and technology strategy, he focuses on achieving the quadruple aim through practical, scalable innovation. His global perspective informs his work as a researcher and analyst.
Dr. Vasant Honavar, Professor, Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology
Dr. Vasant Honavar is a globally recognized expert in artificial intelligence, causal inference, and health informatics. He serves as Director of the Penn State Center for AI Foundations and Scientific Applications, and co-directs
major programs in biomedical data sciences. He has held leadership roles across major institutions and has authored hundreds of highly cited research publications. His work bridges AI, cognitive science, and biomedical applications.
Bill Inmon, Founder & Chairman, Forest Rim Technology
Bill Inmon, widely recognized as the "Father of the Data Warehouse," is a pioneering leader in data management and business intelligence. As founder of Forest Rim Technology, he focuses on textual ETL solutions that transform unstructured data into actionable business intelligence. He is a prolific author with an extensive catalog of books and articles, and a noted creator of textual disambiguation technologies.
Seth Dobrin, PhD, CEO, Qantm AI
Dr. Seth Dobrin is a global AI and data science leader
known for implementing transformative solutions across sectors. As former Global Chief AI Officer at IBM and founder of Qantm AI, he promotes human-centered and ethical AI adoption. He advises Fortune 500 companies and government bodies, advocating for inclusive AI strategies. Dobrin brings a unique blend of scientific and business insight and is the author of AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future.
Oron Afek, CEO, VIM
Oron Afek is the visionary CEO of Vim, a company transforming healthcare operations and simplifying provider participation in value-based care. A serial entrepreneur and former special forces officer, Oron has founded and led multiple companies across various industries, bringing innovative solutions and
strategic clarity to complex challenges.
Eran Orr, Founder & CEO, XRHealth
Eran Orr is the founder of XRHealth, a company
delivering therapeutic care via extended reality (XR) technology. A former Israeli Air Force officer, Eran founded XRHealth after experiencing firsthand the power of VR in rehabilitation. The company combines immersive tech, licensed clinicians, and data analytics to deliver in-home care for a wide range of conditions.
Mika Newton, CEO, xCures
Mika Newton leads xCures, an AI-driven health tech company that aggregates and structures medical records to enable data-informed decisions. He has deep expertise in healthcare data systems and is recognized for scaling transformative solutions across the life sciences sector.
