15th Annual Neuroscience Business Summit

 

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🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Bringing Neuroscience Leaders Together

New Speakers I New Topics I Expanded Format | Limited Attendance

For fifteen years, the Neuroscience Business Summit Series have brought together the leaders shaping the future of neuroscience care.

This November, we're bringing the community back together in Nashville for a special 15th Anniversary Celebration featuring the executives, physician leaders, and innovators driving what's next in neuroscience. Real challenges. Proven Strategies. 

Fifteen Years. One Community.

Founded by Gani Savci more than two decades ago, the Neuroscience Business Summit has become one of the nation's premier gatherings for neuroscience executives. Long before neuroscience service lines became a strategic priority for health systems nationwide, this Summit was bringing together a small group of leaders for candid conversations about growth, innovation, and performance.

Today, that tradition continues, bringing together 100-150 senior healthcare decision-makers from across the country. 

Our returning guests often describe it simply:
“It feels like coming to a family reunion.”

Distinguished Speakers & Featured Hospitals 

OPENING KEYNOTE

Beyond the Hype: AI Governance and the Future of Neuroscience: Are we ready? 

Deepak Nair, MD, Clinical Physician Executive, Novant Health 

Mark Murray, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President, Physician in Chief, Neuroscience Institute, Novant Health 

Meredith Wells, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Vice President, Neuroscience Service Line, Ascension Texas
National Administrative Director, Neuroscience Service Line, Ascension
University Affiliate, UT Austin Dell Medical School

Redi Rahmani, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon, UofL Health- Brain and Spine Institute

Wendy Elliott, MBA/HCM, MA, CCC-SP
AVP, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Angela Barber, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
Director, Neuroscience Service Line and Sleep Labs
Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute

Patricia (Pat) Lane, MBA, BSN, SCRN, FAAN; Vice President & Administrator, Inova Neuroscience Service Line; Inova Behavioral Health Service Line 

Traci Jennings, MHA, BSN, RN
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, Erlanger Medical Group, Erlanger Health 

Julia Fernandes, RN-BC, BSN, MBA, SCRN, Telestroke Program Manager, Neuroscience Service Line, Sutter Health 

Amy Maxe, System Vice President, Neuroscience Institute, Novant Health 

Debra Philpot, Vice President of Neuroscience & Telehealth at HCA, Tristar Division

Julia Retelski, MSN, RN, SCRN, CCNS, Director Cerebrovascular and Stroke Program, Atrium/Charlotte (NC)

Jordan Frazzetta, Director of Neurosciences, University of Chicago Medicine

Antoine Curtis, Vice President, Neurosciences, University of Chicago Medicine 

Brandi Voigt, MHA, EMT-P, CPPS, System Director of Stroke Care, University of Louisville, UofL Health

Kim Yen Thi Vu, LMSW, MBA; Associate Vice President, Hospital Operations Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Lance Bean, Director, Neuroscience Service Line Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Emily Hightower, Director, Business Development; Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Amanda Werner, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, SCRN, ASC-BC, Stroke Program Manager, Northern Colorado Region, Medical Center of the Rockies

Conference MC - Kevin Dunne, Principal, Dunne Group

Presenters and topics are subject to change without notice. 

The Conversations Defining the Future

Topics currently being explored include, but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Neuroscience
• The Future of Neuroscience Care Models
• Stroke Network Growth and Optimization
• Neurointerventional Innovation
• Neuro/Oncoloy
• Precision Neuroscience and Emerging Therapies
• Workforce Challenges and Care Delivery Models
• Neuroscience Service Line Strategy
• Memory Care Center
• Data, Analytics, and Operational Excellence
• Value-based models and long-term sustainability
• AI-enabled stroke networks and predictive care
• Next-generation neurointerventional platforms
• Scalable service line strategy and regional growth
• Integrated, data-driven neuroscience ecosystems
• Spine Care
• Movement Disorders 
• And many more 

Additional session topics & speakers will be announced soon.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEUROBUSINESS SUMMIT INNOVATION PARTNERS 

 

Why Leaders Attend

This isn't a convention. It isn't a trade show.

The Neuroscience Business Summit is intentionally designed to bring together a carefully curated group of senior decision-makers for honest dialogue, practical learning, and high-value networking. You'll leave with:

• New ideas and proven strategies
• Meaningful peer connections
• Practical solutions to today's biggest challenges
• Insights into where neuroscience care is headed next

Who Should Attend

Designed for:

• Hospital & Health System Executives
• Neuroscience Service Line Leaders
• Physician Executives
• Program Administrators
• Medical Directors 
• Physician leaders 

This experience is designed for hospital + health system senior leaders + physician executives responsible for the strategy, growth, and performance of neuroscience/stroke/spine and related service lines. If that’s you, you’ll be in the right room.

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Preliminary Agenda 

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Speaking Opportunities

Interested in contributing to the conversation?
Contact Gani Savci at 312-343-2247 (call/text) or ganisavci@yahoo.com with your proposed topic.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available—and will sell out. To learn more, contact Gani Savci at 312-343-2247 (call/text) or ganisavci@yahoo.com or fill out the sponsorship form here 

Conference Venue

The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
1001 Broadway; Nashville, TN 37203

We have secured a special conference room rate for attendees. We encourage you to book before October 16, as availability is limited and the room block may sell out prior to the conference.

Reserve Your Room Here 

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Registration & Pricing  

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Hospital & Health System Attendees - $1,395 - Regular Rate

Industry & Vendor Companies - $2,395 (Fixed rate - subject to availability)

Priority registration is reserved for hospital and health system leaders. Vendor companies are encouraged to explore sponsorship opportunities for greater visibility and access to healthcare executives.

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Gani Savci
Owner, InfoSource Events
(312) 343-2247 (call/text)
ganisavci@yahoo.com