The International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction Summit (PDC 2024) in San Diego is a unique opportunity taking place from March 17-20, 2024, for hospital facility management professionals to discover new best practices within the industry and stay updated with developments in the healthcare field. Attendants will be able to network with professionals from various sectors related to hospital facility management and participate in expert-led sessions on topics ranging from safety and resiliency to regulation and compliance.
Key Features of the PDC Summit
- Attending expert-led keynotes and sessions on industry trends
- Networking with industry peers to share new and relevant knowledge
- Earning continuing education credits (CECs) toward certifications
Featured Keynote Speakers
- Shola Richards – Founder & CEO, Go Together Global & Best-Selling Author
- The Courage to Go Together™ Three Questions to Change How You Work, Live and Lead
- Shola Richards will share the Ubuntu philosophy (“I am, because we are”) and direct attendees towards strategies to reshape their workplace environment, enhance team respect and collaboration, and motivate everyone to consistently deliver their best performance.
- Dr. Daniel Kraft – Health Care Futurist
- The Future of Health and Medicine: Where Can Technology Take Us?
- Dr. Kraft will delve into the future possibilities of AR/VR/XR technologies, highlighting their roles in medical training through simulations, virtual therapies for pain, mental health, and physical rehabilitation as well as their integration into virtualized healthcare services.
- Dr. Radhika Dirks – CEO and co-founder, XLabs
- The Human Implications of Generative AI
- Dr. Dirks will explore the signs that current innovation tools are outdated and the shift towards groundbreaking, next-gen strategies. Attendees will emerge with a refreshed outlook on refreshing their organization’s approach to remain innovative and equipped to contribute positively to the world.
Featured Expert-Led Sessions
- Navigating the Labyrinth of Health Care Codes
- Knowledge Rx: Empowering Next Generation’s Health Care Architects
- The Imperative of Inclusive Design & Integrating Disabled Voices into Your Process
- A Preview of the Draft 2026 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction Documents
- How Texas Children’s Used Redesign to Respond to the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
- How California Is Making Microgrids Work
How to Participate
Professionals can register for the event online and customize their experience by choosing from sessions from eight topics that cater to various knowledge levels, including those looking to approach new ideas. Pre-Summit events are also available for those looking to delve further into industry insights.
