Hyve, the leading organiser of next-generation events which deliver unbeatable returns on investment and time for customers, has announced the acquisition of HLTH Inc., the premier global health innovation platform. Known for connecting the healthcare ecosystem through industry-defining events, inspirational content, and impact-driven initiatives, HLTH is a critical addition to Hyve’s expanding portfolio.
HLTH brings to Hyve three annual events at the heart of the healthtech ecosystem—HLTH USA, ViVE, and HLTH Europe—and the vibrant, online, year-round HLTH Community platform.
HLTH is built on a mission to shape the future of healthcare through transformative events and initiatives. This alignment with Hyve’s portfolio of events which promise to deliver game-changing impact to its customers, makes HLTH a natural fit. From startups connecting with investors to global brands sealing international deals, the value of these events resonates across the entire healthcare ecosystem.
Mark Shashoua, CEO of Hyve, commented: “HLTH has long been admired by all of us at Hyve. It’s an incredible brand with an established reputation and this is thanks to its commitment to shaping the future of healthcare. HLTH’s dedication to driving positive change within healthcare strongly aligns with our own purpose of creating game-changing impact for the industries we support.
By applying Hyve’s tried and tested centralised best practice model, and using our expertise in scaling programmes, we can support the continued creation of return on investment for HLTH customers.”
HLTH’s flagship event, HLTH USA, took place last week in Las Vegas (20-23 October), bringing together more than 12,000 attendees, 36% of which were C-Suite and which included 2,300 CEOs, with a premier speaker lineup that included the likes of First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, Greg A. Adams, Chair and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Greg Corrado, PhD, Head of Health AI at Google Research, Joaquin Duato, Chairman & CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO & President of Cleveland Clinic, Kimberly Powell, VP of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Nvidia, , Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Seema Verma, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Oracle Health. In addition to these industry leaders, HLTH continues to attract over 400 speakers, including renowned celebrities like Halle Berry, Chelsea Clinton, Lance Bass, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, and Maria Shriver, who have selected HLTH as a valuable platform to elevate their healthcare initiatives.
Jonathan Weiner, Founder, Chairman & CEO of HLTH, commented: “HLTH has always been driven by a mission to foster a healthier world by bringing together decision-makers, sparking meaningful conversations, and driving innovation. In Hyve, we have found an ideal partner to elevate our vision and unlock even greater opportunities for our community.
We are incredibly proud that HLTH has become a catalyst for positive change, championing equitable, affordable, and accessible health for all. With Hyve’s expertise, centralised best practices, and commitment to innovation, we will enhance the experiences we deliver and reach an even broader audience of healthcare professionals and innovators.
Hyve shares our vision and is deeply committed to our long-term success. I’m excited about the future of our events as we scale and ultimately play an even more significant role in advancing healthcare globally.”
HLTH joins Hyve’s market-leading events portfolio, along with its most recent acquisition of POSSIBLE in July 2024, which brings together leaders across marketing, media, and technology, to challenge the status quo of the marketing industry.
