[ { "event_id": "1110264", "eventinstance_id": "4111786", "calendar": { "id": 1, "title": "Events at UCF", "slug": "events-at-ucf", "url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/1/events-at-ucf/" }, "id": "4111786", "title": "Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge: Advancing Military Medicine \u002D Innovation at the Frontlines of Care", "subtitle": null, "description": "\u003Cp\u003EJoin us for the Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge, a curated gathering of healthcare leaders, military professionals, founders and investors exploring the future of military medicine.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EThis session will focus on how innovation is transforming care delivery, decision\u002Dmaking and outcomes in frontline and operational environments. From battlefield medicine and real\u002Dtime monitoring to AI\u002Denabled decision support, we\u0026rsquo\u003Bll highlight technologies shaping the future of care for active duty service members.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EThe evening will feature a keynote by a leader in military medicine, followed by startup spotlights showcasing cutting\u002Dedge solutions that advance care in high\u002Dimpact environments.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EThis is not a traditional networking event\u003B it\u0026rsquo\u003Bs a space designed for meaningful connection, authentic conversation, and collaboration across the military, healthcare, and innovation ecosystems.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E​Interested in pitching? Complete the \u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://forms.gle/Zn7ypYzsVYMJ74jW6\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eapplication form\u003C/a\u003E. Applications are reviewed monthly, and selected startups will be notified via email.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E​Enjoy refreshments and light bites while connecting with the Plug and Play Orlando community and the ecosystem partners driving transformation across healthcare and digital health.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E​Be part of the conversation. Build what\u0026rsquo\u003Bs next in health.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E​​March Theme: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvancing Military Medicine: Innovation at the Frontlines of Care\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E​\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatured Speaker:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cul\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://www.linkedin.com/in/waymon\u002Darmstrong\u002D7a21a2/\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWaymon Armstrong\u003C/a\u003E is the founder and CEO of Engineering and Computer Simulations, an award\u002Dwinning global training and technology company founded in 1997. A recognized leader in the simulation and training industry, Armstrong is a frequent keynote speaker at major conferences and has received numerous honors for entrepreneurship and community impact. He also serves on multiple boards, including the Central Florida Foundation and the University of Central Florida Research Foundation.\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003C/ul\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFounder Presentations:\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cul\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003E​\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://www.linkedin.com/in/habeel/\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHabeel Gazi\u003C/a\u003E, managing director at MedApp USA, founder and principal at HHG Healthcare and Life Sciences Consulting\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003C/ul\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EHabeel Gazi is a healthcare technology strategist with over 20 years of experience commercializing medical devices and digital health innovations across the U.S., Europe and MENA. As managing director of MedApp USA, he leads North American market entry for CarnaLife Holo, an augmented\u002Dreality (AR) surgical platform that transforms 3D medical imaging into immersive holographic visualization for surgeons during operations, resulting in superior patient outcomes. Gazi will explore the potential of AR well beyond the traditional OR. The same AR\u002Ddriven anatomy visualization that enhances pre/intra\u002Doperative surgical experience holds compelling promise for frontline military medicine \u0026mdash\u003B equipping combat medics and Navy corpsmen with real\u002Dtime, hands\u002Dfree medical guidance in austere environments where specialist support is unavailable and every second counts. 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