10th Houston

Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit

5 Hours CEU Education + 2 Hours Networking

Presented by
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute | AMFP | National, Regional, and Local Sponsors

Future of Healthcare Facilities

Tackling Aging Infrastructure, Rising Demand, and New Care Models

Five Hours CEU & Two Hours Networking

June 05, 2025

Helix Hall
TMC3 Collaborative Building

7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston, TX 77030

7:45 am to 8:45 am Registration & Networking

8:45 am to 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions

9:00 am to 3:30 pm Program-Lunch Included

► REGISTRATION

Sorry, we are at capacity and registration is closed.

► EARN 5 CEU HOURS

*We will report your credits to the American Institute of Architects

► SESSIONS: INFORMATION YOU CAN USE NOW & IN THE FUTURE

The Summit’s agenda is organized into four key themes:

Innovative Ideas
Emerging Best Practices
A Deep Dive into Renovations, Adaptive Reuse, and Flexible Facilities
Leveraging Technology

We are currently assembling a roster of speakers to share the latest on planning, real estate, design, construction, and operations of healthcare and life science facilities. Discover the emerging trends, strategies, and technologies reshaping the industry. Network with your industry peers. Earn CEU credits. Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day.

An executive summary & presentation materials are provided to Summit attendees.

► INNOVATIVE IDEAS

Getting the Mix Right! Balancing Demand, Capacity, Care Models, Money & Facilities

See how evolving social norms, demographic trends, changing care models, technology, and economic forces are changing all the rules in healthcare. Explore how healthcare systems need to realign their facilities plans to address the short- and long-term care needs in the divergent communities they serve. Identify the new opportunities, strategic partnership alternatives, and the dead ends to avoid.

Hannah Nicole Gelbs-Gadd, MHA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Ethics & Compliance Officer, Woman’s Hospital of Texas, Houston; HCA Houston
Liz Schmitz, AIA, LEED AP, EDAC, Director, Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Moderator: Alan Whitson, RPA, Founder and President, Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute

Tariffs: Construction Costs & Schedule Impact

What are we to do? Fortunately, history can reveal key insights into the likely impact of tariffs. See what occurred in the past, effects, and the workarounds. Trace what might happen at the item-by-item level. Understand how this influences the design & construction process, product selection, schedule, costs, and the downstream effect on the U.S. healthcare system.

Mitch Green, Senior Vice President, AECOM Tishman

► EMERGING BEST PRACTICES

Creating a High-Quality Workplace Experience in Healthcare
Healthcare is a 24-hour 365-day people business, yet at every level there is labor shortage. Without a great workplace it’s difficult to attract and retain the right people needed to care for a growing patient population. Explore what makes a high-quality workplace experience. Unpack the science and how it helps people thrive personally and professionally. Discover how design supports recruitment, performance and reduces burnout. Identify which amenities people truly want in the healthcare workplace.

Amy Force, Senior Associate, Healthcare Design Manager, Gensler
Valerie E. Garcia, BSRT, MBA, Director of Operations, Ambulatory Oncology Services, MDA/UTMB Galveston Cancer Center
Nick Mengucci MSN, RN, LSSGB, Senior Consultant, Blue Cottage of CannonDesign
Marissa E. Vasquez, AIA, CCM, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Senior Director, Design and Construction Projects, Houston Methodist
Moderator: Shane Laurent, Chief Operating Officer, The Trevino Group

Navigating the Scope & Risks of Big Healthcare Projects
Take a deep dive into the intricacy of planning, designing, approval, building, and meeting community needs for big projects. Get an insider’s perspective of what working and isn’t. Learn how big projects can change an organization’s culture. Understand why and how important people are to a project’s success or failure.

Sunita Ganjoo, Senior Project Manager, Harris Health and President of Houston AMFP Chapter
PJ Glasco, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, Texas Healthcare Practice Leader, CannonDesign
Gaurav Khadse, Vice President, Facilities Planning & Development, Texas Children’s Hospital
Rahul Tikekar, Principal/Healthcare Leader, Loring Consulting Engineers
Moderator: Judah Auld, Vice President, Preconstruction, McCarthy Building Companies

► A DEEP DIVE INTO RENOVATIONS, ADAPTIVE REUSE, AND FEXIBLE FACILITIES

Flexible Healthcare Facilities: An In-Depth Look
Identify the design, construction, operational, and financial considerations needed to be flexible. Explore how to design and deploy modular components and adaptive building systems to transform existing spaces to address a major event, short-term fluctuations, or long-term changes in demand. Understand why and how a facility’s value to a healthcare system is tied to its ability to quickly and economically flex.

Mike Iannone, Owner, Iannone Innovative Solutions
Scott Sevigny, Principal, Shah Smith & Associates
Mark Stewart, Project Director, ACS Bond Program, Harris Health
Carlos Villagomez, Senior Project Manager, HKS
Moderator: Don Hellem, AIA, NCARB, Senior Associate, Senior Project Manager, CannonDesign

Clean Air, Green Money

Proactive steps to maintain cleaner air and reduce risk of infection in your facilities while keeping a tight lid on your maintenance expenses. Lessons learned from 15 years in Facilities, Planning, and Engineering.

Steven Bennett, CEP, Executive Director, Maintenance, Operations, Real Estate, Contract Services, UTHealth Houston
Cade Blackwell, Branch Manager, Air Filtration Specialist, Camfil

► LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY

Healthcare’s Big Bang: How Advanced Tech is Transforming Care
Explore four key ways technology is rapidly reshaping healthcare at every level: 1) improved patient care and engagement, 2) increased access and efficiency, 3) enhanced innovation and research, 4) focus on prevention and personalized care. Understand how tech will drive better health outcomes and lead to more efficient healthcare systems. Recognize that tech will impact the design, construction, and operations of every existing and future healthcare facility.

S. Nicholas Desai, MD, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Medical Officer & Chief Quality Officer, Houston Methodist Cypress
Moderator: Candace LeVaughn, Strategic Account Executive Healthcare, Schneider Electric

Smart Hospital - Smart Investment: How Tech Elevates Patient Care & Bottom Line
Discover how smart hospital technologies can unlock numerous financial benefits from the design stage, to the first patient, and years afterwards. Understand how integrating cutting-edge tech effectively into healthcare spaces enhances patient care, drives efficiency, and magnifies financial results across all departments.

S. Nicholas Desai, MD, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Medical Officer & Chief Quality Officer, Houston Methodist Cypress
Jim Francis, MA, MS, MBA, PMP, CTO/VP Information Technology and Shared Services, Houston Methodist Hospital
John Lloyd, PE. RCDD, AP, Consultant Solution Architect, Schneider Electric
Ginny Torno, Senior Director, Innovation & IT Clinical, Ancillary, and Research Systems, Houston Methodist Hospital
Moderator: Candace LeVaughn, Strategic Account Executive Healthcare, Schneider Electric

Rethinking When & Why We Choose Medical Equipment
Health systems are becoming more holistic in how and when they evaluate and acquire medical equipment. Learn when and why medical equipment can impact design, construction, schedule, and budget. Recognize how selecting medical equipment must shift from a cost-driven approach to an all-inclusive view that prioritizes total value, adaptability, and patient care.

Anup Bodhe, MBA-MHA, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal, Introba
Melissa Turner, Associate Principle, Medical Equipment Planning (MEQ), Introba

Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare
The high-tech industry is relentless in finding ways to improve quality while doing it faster and often for less. Learn how cleanroom methodologies can enhance the design, construction, performance, and maintenance of operating rooms, procedure rooms, exam rooms, and pharmacies.