The third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum will spotlight how AI and quantum computing are advancing research across every stage of disease — from prevention and early detection to treatment. Hosted by Cleveland Clinic and IBM, this exclusive one-day event brings together international leaders in policy, academia, industry, foundations, venture capital and government for thought-provoking discussions and meaningful networking opportunities.
More than just a conference, the Forum is an opportunity to engage directly and help shape the conversation. Attendees will have a front-row seat to how industry leaders are navigating the journey from theory to real-world implementation of advanced computing in healthcare and life sciences. You’ll connect with global innovators driving the future of healthcare and technology and gain exclusive insights into how advanced computing is transforming research, and hear firsthand how the funding and policy landscapes are evolving.
Preview the day’s program structure below. Open the full agenda for detailed sessions, speakers, and timing.
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
8:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Forum
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Forum
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
Learn more about our speakers by visiting the speakers page.
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Cleveland Clinic is conducting groundbreaking research that will create a healthier future for everyone. Our researchers are laying the foundation for AI and quantum computing to improve the full spectrum of health.
Contact us at ComputationalLifeSci@ccf.org to learn how you can contribute to our work.
Through research collaborations and industry partnerships, Cleveland Clinic is building a global ecosystem to ensure everyone has access to the research, education and innovation that will shape the future of healthcare.
Cleveland Clinic and IBM have entered into a 10-year partnership to establish the Discovery Accelerator — a joint center that utilizes Cleveland Clinic’s research and clinical expertise and IBM’s global leadership in computing technologies. The goal of the partnership is to advance the pace of discovery in healthcare and life sciences by using advanced computing — including the hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies.
We need the best minds in medicine and technology to work together to solve healthcare's toughest challenges. We created the Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum to bring together global leaders in research and innovation to explore how advanced computing can drive new discoveries and help improve healthcare for all patients.
For additional information or questions, please contact Cleveland Clinic's Computational Life Sciences at ComputationalLifeSci@ccf.org.
Tom Mihaljevic, MD, is Chief Executive Officer and President of Cleveland Clinic, leading an $8 billion healthcare system that includes a main campus in Cleveland, Ohio, 11 regional hospitals, 18 family health centers, and facilities in Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi, and London. Dr. Mihaljevic previously served as CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), where he oversaw the opening of the 365-bed hospital and clinic, with 3,000 caregivers, in 2015. Under his leadership, CCAD expanded its treatment capabilities, built relationships in the private and public sectors, and established its growing reputation for clinical excellence, research, and education. From 2010 to 2015, Dr. Mihaljevic was chief of staff and chairman of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at CCAD. He led a recruitment effort that drew 5,500 applications for 175 physician posts, and went on to launch the most advanced cardiovascular program in the Middle East. Dr. Mihaljevic joined Cleveland Clinic in 2004 as a surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He has performed almost 3,000 operations over the course of his career, specializing in minimally invasive and robotically assisted procedures, valve replacement and repair, image-guided surgery, heart failure and cardiac transplantation.
Consistent with current CDC, local and state guidelines, the use of masks while you mingle at this event is required by Cleveland Clinic, and safety protocols and requirements will remain in place throughout the evening. We know these are extraordinary times – and we thank you in advance for helping us cultivate a safe atmosphere.
To ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our attendees, we will require you and your guests to confirm proof of vaccination via the Health Pass by CLEAR. Please be sure to share this information with your guests. We ask that you complete your Health Pass by Monday, January 17.
THERE WILL BE NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT A GREEN HEALTH PASS BY CLEAR FOR EACH ATTENDEE.
Our event link can be found here: https://clear.app.link/kmapol21
Health Pass Code: KMAPOL21
From vision to reality: Applied quantum computing for building a world-leading research and healthcare ecosystem
Quantum computing promises to catalyze healthcare and life sciences — from accelerating drug discovery to revolutionizing disease treatment. This panel will explore the requirements for real-world applications beyond technology needed to build a thriving ecosystem: collaboration, infrastructure and policy.
How technology-driven innovation is transforming early diagnosis and predictive health strategies. Advances in AI and emerging opportunities with quantum technologies are enabling breakthroughs in biomarker discovery and precision diagnostics. Panelists will discuss how translating early research into practice can enable personalized health strategies, accelerating early detection and improving outcomes. Beyond technology, the conversation will highlight the funding mechanisms, supportive policies and collaborative networks needed to scale these innovations and connect research, industry and care delivery.
How generative AI and quantum technologies are accelerating drug discovery, from target identification and large-scale data integration to trial design and validation for clinical translation. Leaders from research, technology and industry will share insights on integrating these advanced approaches into discovery pipelines and highlight how they can reduce costs, shorten timelines, improve accuracy and enable breakthroughs that bring new therapies to patients faster.