Where healthcare's next chapter begins

AIMS Summits

The premier events uniting global leaders in medicine, entrepreneurship, and industry to drive innovation in healthcare.

Upcoming Events

Modern buildings and offices on Liffey river in Dublin

AIMS Summit, Dublin

Fall 2026 - August 26-27

Returning for the fifth time to Dublin’s historic RCSI, the AIMS Summit brings global innovation and clinicians together with healthcare leadership in the heart of the Irish capital.

Full program and full speaker details coming soon.

2026 Programme

PAST PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS

Chicago, Illinois, USA downtown skyline from Lincoln Park

AIMS Summit, Chicago

Spring 2027 - TBC

Join us in the heart of the Midwest for the second U.S. AIMS Summit – Where healthcare innovators and clinical leaders come together to spark bold ideas and real-world impact at Northwestern Medicine.

Full program and full speaker details coming soon.

Past Programme

What Sets AIMS Apart?

Hear from the disruptors reshaping healthcare and wellness.
Connect with top clinicians, founders, and investors.
Scout the next wave of MedTech breakthroughs.
Leave with ideas you can act on immediately.

Who Should Attend?

Physicians

Learn, share, and shape the future of healthcare.

Entrepreneurs & Founders

Test ideas, find allies, and spark bold innovation.

Industry Executives

Gain insight, forge connections, and spot market shifts.

Investors

Discover opportunities, meet founders, and track emerging trends.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Daniel Sherlock – Chief Resident, Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

I had the pleasure of attending the AIMS Summit…and was blown away by the quality of the conference. The depth and breadth of topics—from innovation and AI to wellness and leadership—was refreshing and inspiring. I established new, meaningful connections and am already looking forward to the next event.

Daniel Sherlock

Chief Resident, Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Nancy Tyrrell – Director of Academic Partnerships, Portal Innovations

Congratulations on the great success of AIMS 2025! The agenda was packed with an amazing line up of speakers…and the pitch events provided an opportunity to showcase the innovation happening on both sides of the pond. We appreciate the opportunity to participate…and look forward to staying in touch

Nancy Tyrrell

Director of Academic Partnerships, Portal Innovations

Howard Chrisman – President and CEO, Northwestern Medicine

Innovation and international collaboration are key to shaping the future of medicine. This event offered a unique opportunity to bring together some of the brightest minds in health care to learn from each other and unlock new ways of thinking

Howard Chrisman

President and CEO, Northwestern Medicine

Kerill Thornhill – CEO, MEG

It was a huge honour to join Enterprise Ireland’s US life sciences team…and attend the AIMS Summit in Chicago. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to speak about the work we’re doing…[and] the highlight for me is always the chance to hang out with, learn from, be entertained and inspired by my fellow founders and leaders.

Kerill Thornhill

CEO, MEG

John Power – CEO, Aerogen

I just wanted to congratulate and thank you for such a fine event. Yesterday was as good a mix of high quality, engaging speakers as any event I have attended…well done, I know how much effort must have gone into the organisation.

John Power

CEO, Aerogen

Patrick Geraghty – Prof. of Surgery, Washington University

You deserve congratulations for constructing a meeting that was truly off the beaten track yet extremely rewarding. This year’s AIMS defies easy characterization…professionalism, innovation and strategies for success both in/outside the workplace. The Kellogg event was very well conducted, and the featured dinner discussions were just excellent

Patrick Geraghty

Prof. of Surgery, Washington University

Vincent Forde – CEO, Gasgon Medical

American Irish Medical Summit (AIMS) is an unparalleled event that explores innovation and the business of healthcare. But AIMS is so much more than a medical summit, it is food for the soul…Congratulations to the team for another enriching event, executed in style.

Vincent Forde

CEO, Gasgon Medical

Susan Tracy – CEO, HealthTech Ireland

This year’s summit brought together the best of traditions, friendships, and cultural ties, merging them with cutting-edge innovation, leadership and collaboration. The summit’s value supports collaboration in meeting future challenges and delivering opportunity through our healthcare systems…Together we are stronger, collaborating, supporting, championing and driving the best in healthcare for patients.

Susan Tracy

CEO, HealthTech Ireland