Awards Ceremony
Looking Ahead: April 2026
Mark your calendars! In April 2026, we will gather in Miami to announce the KS International Innovation Awards prize winners, and to showcase submissions at the Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit. This international medical conference will feature:
- Technological Innovation Track
- Robotic Procedure Innovation
- Non-invasive Neurology Track – a brand-new addition for 2026, highlighting cutting-edge topics such as incision-less neurofunctional treatments, MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Therapy (MRgFUS), and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Hi-FU), led by neurologists in cross-functional teams
- The Vattikuti Innovators Challenge, featuring medical students from the Vattikuti Explorers program, spotlighting the next generation of leaders in innovation.
- A Focus on Training, showcasing advancements and best practices in surgical education.
This gathering will be a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from global experts, and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of innovators in medicine. If you require a visa to enter the US, please start the process now. Contact Vattikuti Foundation if you require visa support letters.
The Foundation is proud to be a conduit for the ingenuity and passion we see for those who integrate new technology into the treatment of the lives of others.
- Vattikuti Foundation KS International Innovation Awards Ceremony:
- Date: April 11, 2026
- Where: JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Bicayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL, 33131
- Winners of cash prizes and awards will be announced live at the awards ceremony
- Prize winners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive cash prizes
- Awards ceremony will be recorded, and photos and video may be shared by Vattikuti Foundation through newsletters, social media, etc.
Click here to see more about previous meetings and awards ceremonies
Program Overview
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:00AM - 5:00PM ET - Technological Innovation Sessions
| Session 1 | Pre-Operative AI: Focusing on a variety of AI tools that can be used pre-surgery and across multiple surgical platforms |
| Session 2 | Intra-Operative AI: Looking at both general and robot specific AI tools that can support a surgeon during the operation |
| Session 3 | Training, Simulation & Education: Looking at the development of robotic surgical training as well as new novel tools being developed |
| Session 4 | Telesurgery & Telementoring Experiences: in telesurgery and telementoring across different surgical platforms |
| Session 5 | New Clinical Applications & Trials: A look at some clinical trial results as well as some new devices and platforms that are coming to market |
Awards and Prizes
| Procedure Track | Technology Track | |
| 1st Place | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 2nd Place | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 3rd, 4th, 5th Place | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| People's Choice | Vattikuti Innovators Challenge - Medical School | |
| $2,500 | ||
| 1st Place | $1,000 | |
| 2nd Place | $500 |
Vattikuti Innovation in Medicine Summit Agenda
JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Bicayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL, 33131
April 10-11, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 - JW Marriott Marquis Miami
| 8am-noon | Technology Track Sessions |
| noon-1pm | Lunch |
| 1pm-2pm | Vattikuti Innovators Challenge |
| 2-4pm | Robotic & Digital Surgical Training |
| 7pm | Informal Dinner |
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - JW Marriott Marquis Miami
| 8am-noon | ProcedureTrack Sessions |
| noon-1pm | Lunch |
| 1pm-4pm | ProcedureTrack Sessions |
| 7pm | Cocktail Hour, Banquet & Awards Ceremony (Business Formal) |
A detailed scientific program will follow based on submissions from the KS International Innovation Awards.
