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Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Announces Keynotes

Running September 24–26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif

HFSE 2024 show floor — HFSE 2024. Image courtesy of HFSE

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo (HFSE) revealed its dynamic lineup of keynote presenters for the 2025 event, running September 24–26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. These thoughtfully selected speakers include distinguished professionals who will guide attendees through insights on resilience, innovation, and excellence in healthcare facility design and operations.

The Keynote presentations at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo are a cornerstone of the event, setting the tone for three days of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. These high-impact sessions bring together influential voices from across the healthcare, design, and operations spectrum to share visionary ideas, personal stories, and actionable strategies. Whether addressing patient-centered care, operational efficiency, or the future of digital health, the keynotes provide attendees with a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and align their work with the evolving needs of healthcare environments.

Opening Keynote, Wednesday, September 24, 8:30am

Para-triathlon gold medalist turned motivational storyteller and healthcare advocate, Oz Sanchez, will kick off the event with a compelling address titled, “Know No Limits”, blending his inspiring journey with lessons on resilience, adaptability, and designing environments that empower patient and provider wellbeing. His story inspires both the physically challenged and able-bodied alike to push beyond perceived boundaries and pursue greatness. Join us for an unforgettable opening keynote that will challenge your perspective, ignite your passion, and remind you that when you “Know No Limits,” anything is possible.

Thursday, September 25, 9:15am

Renowned author, filmmaker, and technology researcher Ron Galloway brings decades of insight and a bold new perspective to the 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo. In this thought-provoking keynote titled, “You, Multiplied: Compounding Time with AI in Healthcare Facilities”, Galloway will explore how artificial intelligence and the concept of “time compounding” are poised to quietly—but profoundly—transform healthcare facilities management. Drawing from his books You, Multiplied and Data to Diagnosis, as well as real-world case studies, he reveals how a shift from task-based thinking to workflow optimization can unlock exponential efficiency.

Closing Keynote Friday, September 26, 11:00am

Industry leader and President of Aesthetics, Inc. Annette Ridenour, recognized for her strategic innovations in healthcare engineering and infrastructure, will deliver the event’s closing keynote titled, “Creating Healthcare Facilities that are Loved-‘Of the People, By the People, For the People’”. Her talk will focus on actionable strategies for closing the loop between design, sustainability, and operational performance to create healthcare facilities that truly support improved health outcomes.

"We’re incredibly proud of this year’s keynote lineup, which brings together visionaries who are shaping the future of healthcare from every angle—design, innovation, resilience, and human experience,” said Jenabeth Ferguson, Vice President and Symposium Director. Oz Sanchez, Ron Galloway, and Annette Ridenour each bring a unique voice and message that will challenge, inspire, and energize our entire community. It’s a truly stellar group, and we can’t wait for attendees to engage with their powerful insights."

For more information about this year’s keynotes, visit www.hcarefacilities.com