Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference

In-Person Registration

Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference: from Global to Local

Innovators, faculty and students from across the maternal and newborn health and chronic disease care communities, including ministries of health, implementing partners, academia, and donors are invited to register to attend the Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference.

  • When: October 27–28, 2025

  • Where: BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC) on Rice University's campus in Houston, Texas.

  • Early Registration: Secure your spot by September 14. (Exclusive merch will be provided for those who register early!)

  • General Registration: Available from September 15 to October 15.

  • Cost of Attendance

  • Logistics

Registration includes access to all keynote plenary sessions and panel discussions, as well as the poster session, and Innovator Marketplace. All registered participants are invited to a networking reception, as well as provided daily breakfast and lunch.

Registration does NOT include travel and visa expenses (visa requirements are dependent on the passport country), accommodation expenses, vaccination or health-related expenses, or travel insurance (recommended).

If you have any questions, please email rice360@rice.edu.

Rice University Affiliates

(Students, Faculty & Staff)

Register as a Rice Affiliate

Other Attendees

(Other Individuals & Organizations)

Register as an Other Attendee

Cost of Attendance

Registration Category Early Registration (Two-Day) General Registration (Two-Day) General Registration (One-Day)
Rice University
Students, Faculty & Staff		 Free Free Free
Other Organizations
Students		 — $20 $10
Other Organizations
Other Individuals		 — $50 $25

Logistics

Hotel & Venue

The Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference have reserved a room block at the The InterContinental (Houston Medical Center/Museum District) which is within easy walking distance of the Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), where the conference will be hosted.

Please visit our hotel page for more information or use the booking link here to get the discounted rate.

Travel & Visa

If you need a invitation letter to obtain a visa to enter the United States, we ask you to fill out this form. It is important that you enter the information as on your passport to ensure no errors on your invitation letter.

If you have any issues, or special circumstances regarding your invitation letter, please email abigail.ledbetter@rice.edu.