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Welcome to our SXSW 2025 Special Edition —The badge ain't cheap and hotel prices skyrocket, but here's why we show up: We're all human (well, I guess except all the AI following us around the streets of Austin), and humans want to talk, be entertained, have conversations, and compare notes. As a solutions partner, we have an obligation to be the most informed we can to continue to future-proof our clients. Nothing is more valuable than use cases when we think about applying innovation. SXSW has multiple tracks, with the healthcare track growing faster than any other over the last few years.

SWSW is changing. We used to come to learn from other industries and apply their innovation to the healthcare space. That's still a reason to make the trip, but we're finding that the healthcare industry now also shows up for the conversations. We are leading, and it makes sense. We're marketers who understand that to change belief and behavior, you must normalize topics, be transparent about what's working and what's not, learn from one another, and experiment. Now more than ever, the SXSW community has created a main stage that has evolved healthcare to a place where innovation is expected not the exception.

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INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTS

ADAPT/ADOPT—APPLICATIONS OF AI

The Power of GenAI To Transform the Future of Medical Research

The next clinical trials will not be run by humans.

AI, Privacy, and the Future of DTC: Walking the Tightrope of Innovation

Revealing how digital platforms and real-time collaboration accelerate medical research and clinical impact.

Enough with the "Delving"—Staying Human in the Age of AI

The impact of AI on human communication: A warning against its risks to creativity, critical thinking, and brand trust.

THE FUTURE OF PHARMA

The Big C in Cancer Care: Culture

A dynamic panel of experts explore how our cultural environment is intertwined with cancer care.

Health Equity by Design: Ending HIV Together

Imagine a world where health equity and innovation drive the end of HIV.

Crisis to Credibility: Restoring Trust in Modern Science

Despite rapid technological advancement, there continues to be a yawning communication gap between "science" and the general public.

The Economics Of A Dementia Diagnosis

How the private and public spheres must work together to tackle the medical and economic challenges of dementia.

Reimagining the Future of Alzheimer's Disease

An engaging discussion on cognitive health with experts in the field.

Fast Forward to the Future of Medicine

An engaging discussion about where healthcare is heading.

Myth Busting in the Age of Misinformation: Tackling Chronic Disease

How to identify and challenge common myths, understand the diverse experiences of patients, and more.

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Equity in Obesity Care

Looking at how we can overcome significant barriers to access the education, care and treatment patients need in underserved communities.

Turning up the Volume on Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceuticals are one of the hottest topics in oncology.

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL

Dr. TikTok Will See You Now: Social's Impact On Obesity Care

From Oprah to South Park, everyone is talking about GLP-1s and their potential to revolutionize obesity care.

Leveling Up Your Ad Game: How Next-Gen Stats Are Reshaping Marketing

How advanced audience data can uncover blind spots in your media mix.

Transforming Boring Messages into Social Media Gold

In this interactive panel discussion, government social media managers will shared their tangible tactics.

MEDTECH IN HEALTHCARE

Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Implantable Devices

Imagine a world where innovative implantable devices transform mental healthcare.

Designing with Women to End Cervical Cancer

A new era where the entire design process centers on the voices of the women it serves.

Changing Your Mind: How Neurocircuitry Can Be Hacked For Better Health

Rejoyn – the first and only prescription treatment for depression symptoms in an app.

From Virtual Worlds to Real Wellness: VR and Mental Health

How can we leverage VR as an accessible resource to support people?

TECH IN HEALTHCARE

SXSW Pitch: HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech & Accessibility

Early-stage technology startups pitch their product and/or services to industry technology experts.

Health Points: Why Gaming is the Real Media Score for Pharma

How advanced audience data can uncover blind spots in your media mix.

DESIGN

Brand=Product: Cohesive Experiences Through Design Systems

This panel explores the intricate relationship between brand and product.

Science of Design: Leveraging Data To Address Neuroinclusion

Determining the key factors that are impacting neurodivergent people to develop design strategies.

A Guide to SXSW's XR Experience

Blending real and virtual worlds through extended reality.

WHERE WE SPENT OUR TIME

Where we spent our time

REACH OUT TO THE TEAM ON THE GROUND FOR DEEPER INSIGHTS

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Liza Kotik (Creative) and Amanda Eckel (Client Partnership)

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