WHAT: The Fort Worth Chamber will host its spring Economic Impact Forum, “Healthcare Expansions and Innovation,” from 8:30–11 a.m. on April 29 at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Renzo Piano Pavilion.
Across Fort Worth’s Medical District, hospital systems are committing significant capital to new facilities and expanded services, while regional life sciences startups and research institutions are bringing new products and technologies to market. The forum will examine what that growth means for Fort Worth’s economy, including:
- Hospital expansions increasing access to care and services for a growing population
- New jobs and workforce development tied to healthcare growth
- Life sciences innovation and the commercialization pipeline emerging in our region
- The ripple effect — how hospital and life sciences growth draws broader business to Fort Worth
WHO: Keynote Panel: Transformational Healthcare Investments How major hospital expansions are shaping healthcare access and economic growth in Fort Worth
Moderator:
- Jessica Rogers, Director of Economic Development, City of Fort Worth
Panelists:
- Dr. Karen Duncan, President and CEO, JPS Health Network
- Amy Knight, Chief Administrative Officer, Cook Children’s Health Care System
- Charles Williams, President of DFW West Region and President of All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White
Panel: Life Sciences Innovation & Economic Opportunity
How cutting-edge life sciences research and commercialization are driving new opportunities for growth, talent and investment in Fort Worth
Moderator:
- Denise Canales, Executive Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Texas A&M-Fort Worth
Panelists:
- Terry Russell, PhD, Managing Director, Interface Ventures, LLC
- Caitlin McMinn, Executive Director, TechFW
- Gabby Everett, PhD, Senior Director of Business Operations and Strategy, BioLabs Pegasus Park
- David E. Snow, PhD, Executive Director, Pegasus Park
WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
8:30–11 a.m. WHERE: Kimbell Art Museum – Renzo Piano Pavilion
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
ABOUT THE FORT WORTH CHAMBER The Fort Worth Chamber, with more than 1,250 member businesses, serves as the leading voice of the business community in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Through its core functions of leadership, engagement, and advocacy, the Chamber’s mission is to bring the Fort Worth region together to identify issues, solve problems and align resources, resulting in a stronger business climate and greater economic prosperity for all.
For more information, visit fortworthchamber.com.
