What to Expect
Join AWS and healthcare leaders from across the region for a day of insight, innovation, and collaboration. This forum brings together executives, clinicians, and technologists to explore how cloud, AI, and data are transforming patient care and health system operations.
See the full day's sessions, speakers, and networking breaks before you arrive.
Getting There
Venue, parking & hotels
Simpson & Querrey Biomedical Research Center
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children's Hospital
303 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Parking
Huron/Superior Garage (recommended)
222 E. Huron St. / 221 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
A second-floor pedestrian bridge connects the garage directly to the medical campus buildings.
Erie/Ontario Garage (alternative)
321 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Guests traveling without a personal vehicle will find Uber or Lyft to be the most convenient transportation option.
Hotel Recommendations
For guests traveling to Chicago for the forum, we recommend the following hotels, conveniently located near the venue.
Hyatt Centric Chicago Mag Mile
633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Good to Know
Day-of details
Forum Check-In & Registration
No building badge, security checkpoint, or photo ID is required to enter. Upon arrival, proceed to the Forum check-in table to pick up your networking badge. No formal identification is required.
Food & Beverage
Complimentary food and beverage will be provided throughout the event, including lunch, a networking reception, and refreshments during breaks.
Wi-Fi
Complimentary guest Wi-Fi is available throughout campus. Select the Guest-Northwestern network and accept the standard terms of service on the login page.
Dress Code
Business casual attire is recommended.
Photography & Recording
This forum may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you consent to the possibility of appearing in forum photography or recordings used for internal-only AWS purposes.
Speakers
Who you'll hear from
Countdown to the Chicago Forum
About the Series
AWS Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation Forum Series
This forum is part of a national series of invite-only executive forums hosted by Amazon Web Services Healthcare and Life Sciences. Their purpose is for healthcare and life sciences leaders to connect, collaborate, and accelerate learning across the healthcare ecosystem. From foundational knowledge to practical use cases and real-world health system examples, the forums provide opportunities for conversation, demonstration, and connection.
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Forum Series
Upcoming Forums
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Chicago, IL
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026