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Thursday Gathering
AI, Innovation & the Future of Breast Cancer Care
Oct 1, 2026, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST

Sponsored by Legacy Sponsor: The City of Phoenix

AI is redefining what is possible in breast cancer care—turning complex data into sharper insights, more personalized treatment and more informed decisions at pivotal moments. Realizing that promise will take more than technology; it will require clinicians, innovators, investors and patient advocates working together to move breakthroughs from possibility to practice.

Join Venture Café Phoenix and SimBioSys for a dynamic Breast Cancer Awareness Month conversation exploring how AI is transforming breast cancer care—and the collaboration needed to shape what comes next.

Moderated by Terri Ouellette, host of ABC15’s Sonoran Living, the panel will bring together leaders spanning healthcare AI, biotechnology, breast surgical oncology, venture capital and patient advocacy to explore:

* Where AI and innovation can address the greatest unmet needs in breast cancer care
* How new technologies are advancing personalized treatment, clinical decision-making and patient understanding
* What it takes to move a breakthrough from development into everyday clinical practice
* Why collaboration among clinicians, innovators, investors, health systems and advocates is essential
* How Arizona’s growing innovation ecosystem can help shape the future of cancer care

Whether you work in healthcare, technology, research, investment or patient advocacy—or simply want to understand how AI is reshaping cancer care—join us for an evening of bold ideas, meaningful connections and a shared vision for better breast cancer care.

Event Program
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
Mentor Hours: AI in Media: Tell your story bigger and better now
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
Mentor Hours: How to Tell Your Story in 30 Seconds
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST
Global Innovation Gathering: U.S. Department of State Fellows: AI Governance and Innovation from South and Central Asia
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5:30 PM - 5:40 PM MST
Welcome to Venture Café Phoenix - Orientation Session
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM MST
AI, Innovation & the Future of Breast Cancer Care
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5:45 PM - 7:00 PM MST
We’ve Got Issues: Let's Solve Them!
Featuring
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Melissa Armas
Founder & Lead Strategist
AZ Collab
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Latashi Bector
Security Operations Manager
Bolster AI
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Rick Benton
EOS Implementer®
EOS Worldwide
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Shashen Nimesh Fernando
Project Lead
International Foundation for Digital Child
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Dulanjaya Mahagamage
Lead Researcher - Digital Platform Observation
Factum
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Blane McCullough
Founder
Blane B Media Group
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Brenda Moorthy, DO, FACS
Medical Director for Breast Surgery
Honor Health
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Terri Ouellette
Host
ABC15's Sonoran Living
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Ashley Plum
Executive Director
Check for a Lump
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Leo Ramos
Executive Director
US Martial Arts Film Festival
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Muhammad Sadiq
Central Program Manager
National Center of Artificial Intelligence, Pakistan
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Stacey Stevens
President and CEO
SimBioSys
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Chelsea Sumner, PharmD, RPh
Healthcare AI Startups Ecosystem Lead
NVIDIA
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Chris Yoo
General Partner
Xcellerant Ventures
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