THInC: The Healthcare Innovation Conference
Celebrating SONSIEL’s 5th Anniversary
June 7 - 9, 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital at Assembly Row, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Join us at THInC for an interactive three-day conference packed with a hackathon, co-design sessions, global-reaching panel sessions, inspiring nurses storytelling sessions, and more!
With established nursing leaders from across industries, healthcare systems, academia, nurse intrapreneurs/entrepreneurs, nurse scientists, and startups in attendance - this conference will be a transformative and inspiring weekend that will change your life.
See you in Boston!
Registration Details
SONSIEL Member $425
Included are all three days of programming, including NurseHack4Health™ Mini-hack on Friday, June 7th, as well as a cocktail reception and award ceremony.
General Admission $500
Included: all three days of programming, including NurseHack4Health™ Mini-hack on Friday, June 7th, and cocktail reception and award ceremony. Includes 1-year membership to SONSIEL.
Student $200
Included: all three days of programming, including NurseHack4Health™ Mini-hack on Friday, June 7th, and cocktail reception and award ceremony. Includes 1-year membership to SONSIEL. Reduced rate for Nursing Students. Kindly send proof of enrolment to info@sonsiel.org
NurseHack4Health™ MIni-Hack @ THInC 1-day General Admission $100
General Admission to Day 1 NurseHack4Health™ Program on Friday, June 7th, and cocktail reception and award ceremony.
NurseHack4Health™ MIni-Hack @ THInC 1-day Student Admission $50
Student Admission to Day 1 NurseHack4Health™ Program on Friday, June 7th, and cocktail reception and award ceremony.
Meet Our Keynote
Kelli Dunham, BSN, RN
Kelli is a bachelor's prepared community health nurse, author and trauma-informed stand up comic dedicated to making a difference in healthcare by leveraging the transformative power of humor and storytelling to help helpers help. Kelli is the author of seven books, including the best-selling Boy's Body Book, a ground-breaking guide to the changes of puberty, and FA Davis' How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, an AJN book of the year, education division, in its very first edition.
AGENDA
June 7th
8 AM - 9 AM Registration and Breakfast Networking
9 AM - 9:10 AM Welcome to THInC
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Keynote Session by Kelli Dunham, BSN, RN
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM NurseHack4Health™ Mini-Hack @ THInC presented by Johnson & Johnson, SONSIEL, and Microsoft
7 PM - 8:30 PM 5th Anniversary Cocktail Reception and Award Ceremony
Presenting the 2024 SONSIEL Founders Award and the 2024 SONSIEL Global Nurse Ally Award
June 8th
9 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome to Day 2 - Overview of Activities
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Panel Discussion: Inspirational Stories from Nurses at the Heart of Innovation
Moderator: Stephanie Pitts, DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC - Director, Strategy - Therapy Solutions & Programs, B Braun Medical, Inc. (US)
Speakers:
Cecilia Auth, RN - Founder, Tubsies, LLC (US)
Bongi Sibanda, RN, FHEA, FIEL - Founder & CEO, Bongi Global (BG) Consulting (UK)
Suzanne Mayer, RN - Founder - Cloud 9 Care
Deon Huffman, BSN, RN - Founder & CEO, NursdEnergy
Tricia Swartz, RN - VP Operational Excellence, SE Health
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Interactive Session: How to Prototype Your Innovation
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Panel Discussion: Nursing Innovation Around the Globe
Moderator:
Jouhanna Menegaz, PhD, RN - SONSIEL Brasil
Speakers:
Gifty Boateng, BSN, RN - SONSIEL Ghana
Mary Lou Ackerman, MBA, RN, FIEL - SONSIEL Canada
Tiane Volpato, BSN, RN, - SONSIEL Brazil
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Interactive Session: How to Make Your Business Case
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Masterclass: Crafting Your Perfect Pitch
Led by Hiyam Nadel, MBA, RN, CCG, FIEL - President, SONSIEL
June 9th
9 AM - 9:10 AM Welcome to Day 3 - Overview of Activities
9:10 AM - 11:00 AM Final Pitch Sessions
Judges:
Paul Coyne, DNP, MBA, MSF, RN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC - Senior Vice President & CNE at HSS and Co-founder of Inspiren
Stephanie Pitts, DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC - Director, Strategy - Therapy Solutions & Programs, B Braun Medical, Inc. (US)
Deon Huffman, BSN, RN - Founder & CEO, NursdEnergy
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Networking Break
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Closing Keynote and Closing Remarks
“I came hoping to be heard and understood, I left knowing I received much more - colleagues and friends that want to make the world a better, healthier place by innovating together. ”
What Do Attendees Think of THInC?
“THInC 2023 was a life changing, connecting with great nursing innovators. When great minds are together, changes happens. The solutions and ideas that came out JUST 45mins were mind blowing. ”
“I enjoyed the diversity of speakers and their experiences. The varied safaris allowed us to go deeper in our areas of interest. Maker health was amazing with that activity. I loved the way prompt writing was included as a part of using chat GPT and the use of the imprompty cards with both the table top and chat GPT. I also loved the mindfulness and wellness was incorporated with Andrea. Overall the program was fantastic and looking forward to 2024.”
“The small session size promotes interactivity during the sessions. Frequent breaks for active time in small workgroups kept us engaged and energized and facilitated networking, which I appreciated. Thank you for the time in direct contact with funders and other potential collaborators.”
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Center for Innovations in Care Delivery
Official Partner & Event Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Supporting Organization
Supporting Organization
VENUE
Hotels Located Near the Venue:
The Row Hotel at Assembly Row Autograph Collection
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston North
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boston Medford
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Medford
HealthJob offers discounts for nurses and first responders on the above hotels and more!
Mass General Brigham - Assembly Row
399 Revolution Dr. Somerville, MA 02145
Interested in Partnering with Us?
PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000
One of your senior executives to moderate a panel session and speak during Reception and Award Ceremony
Sponsor of our 5th Anniversary Celebration & Award Ceremony
Seven complimentary VIP Conference Program registrations & SONSIEL Memberships
Sponsored Break (1)
Mention as Platinum Sponsor in all press releases and social media
Six Platinum Sponsor featured social media campaigns
Your company logo featured in advertising campaigns
Your company logo prominently featured in:
Digital Agenda and THInC 2024 Online Community
Printed Agenda
Conference Signage
Distribution of your press kits or bag insert
Six postings of press releases/news on the SONSIEL website and Membership Platform
GOLD SPONSOR $12,500
One of your senior executives to moderate a panel session
Five complimentary VIP Conference Program registrations & 5 SONSIEL Memberships
Mention as Gold Sponsor in all press releases and social media
Four Gold Sponsor featured social media campaigns
Your company logo featured in advertising campaigns
Your company logo prominently featured in:
Digital Agenda and THInC 2024 Online Community
Printed Agenda
Conference Signage
Distribution of your press kits or bag insert
Four postings of press releases/news on the SONSIEL website and Membership Platform
BRONZE SPONSOR $5,000
Two complimentary VIP Conference Program registrations & SONSIEL Memberships
Mention as Bronze Sponsor in all press releases and social media
Two Bronze Sponsor featured social media campaigns
Your company logo featured in advertising campaigns
Your company logo prominently featured in:
Digital Agenda and THInC 2024 Online Community
Printed Agenda
Conference Signage
Distribution of your press kits or bag insert
One posting of press releases/news on the SONSIEL website and Membership Platform
SILVER SPONSOR $10,000
Three complimentary VIP Conference Program registrations & 3 SONSIEL Memberships
Mention as Silver Sponsor in all press releases and social media
Two Silver Sponsor featured social media campaigns
Your company logo featured in advertising campaigns
Your company logo prominently featured in:
Digital Agenda and THInC 2024 Online Community
Printed Agenda
Conference Signage
Distribution of your press kits or bag insert
Two postings of press releases/news on the SONSIEL website and Membership Platform
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION $2,500
Two complimentary VIP Conference Program registrations
Mention as Supporting Organization in all press releases and social media
Your company logo featured in advertising campaigns
Your company logo prominently featured in:
Digital Agenda and THInC 2024 Online Community
Printed Agenda
Conference Signage