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Agenda

Agenda

July 18th, 2025

07:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies (In-Person Only - Recorded version may be provided another day)

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

09:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

15:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

15:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

16:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

16:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

16:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

07:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

07:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

08:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

08:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

08:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

09:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

09:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

10:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

11:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

11:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

11:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

09:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

11:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

17:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

17:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

18:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

18:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

18:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

09:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

09:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

10:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

10:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

10:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

11:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

11:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

12:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

13:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

13:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

13:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

06:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

08:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

14:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

14:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

15:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

15:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

15:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

06:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

06:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

07:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

07:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

07:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

08:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

08:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

09:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

10:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

10:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

10:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

15:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

17:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

23:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

23:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

24:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

24:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

24:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

15:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

15:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

16:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

16:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

16:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

17:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

17:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

18:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

19:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

19:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

19:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

11:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

13:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

07:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

07:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

08:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

08:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

08:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

11:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

11:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

24:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

24:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

24:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

01:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

01:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

02:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

03:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

03:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

03:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

14:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

16:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

22:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

22:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

23:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

23:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

23:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

14:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

14:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

15:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

15:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

15:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

16:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

16:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

17:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

18:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

18:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

18:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

20:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

22:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

06:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

06:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

07:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

07:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

07:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

20:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

20:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

23:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

23:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

23:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

24:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

24:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

01:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

02:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

02:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

02:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

July 18th, 2025

10:35

Fireside Chat: Medical Innovation from a Capital Perspective in Early-Stage Companies

Yassaman Salas, MBA (USA)
Global Co-head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Global Head of Medical Device, Goldman Sachs

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

12:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, INTRODUCTION TO WBF

18:30

In-Person Welcome to the WBF - BCI/AI/VR Section

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

18:40

Innovating Communication: Leveraging AI and VR in BCIs to Empower Individuals with Paralysis

Sam Hosovsky, MSc (UK)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, uCat

19:05

Restoring Capital Markets for Innovation: The Next Frontier in Access and Accelerating Biomedical Breakthroughs

David Weild IV, MBA (USA)
Former Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ

19:30

Softening the Interface: Advancements in Flexible Neural Implants for Enhanced Brain Connectivity

Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD (Switzerland)
CEO and Co-Founder, Neurosoft Biotechnologies

19:55

Closing Remarks & Day-1 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

Julian Bailes, MD, FAANS
Chairman, Endeavor Health Neurosurgery & SSG President & Chairman

July 19th, 2025

10:00

LOG-ON, EXHIBIT VIEWING, Welcome Day 2, Mission & Advancing Innovation in Brain Computer Interface

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

10:35

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and now BCI

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon

11:00

Investing in the Future of Brain Health: The Intersection of NeuroTech and Venture Capital

Jordi Parramon, PhD (USA)
Former President of Medical Devices at Verily, CEO & General Partner, Nexus NeuroTech

11:25

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in the BCI Ecosystem

Quinyon Nave
Chief Executive Officer, Nave Security

11:50

Paradromics: Advancing Medicine With Intracortical BCI

Vikash Gilja, PhD
Chief Science Officer, Paradromics

Stephen Ryu, M.D., M.S
Chief Medical Officer, Paradromics

12:20

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

12:45

Keynote Presentation - Frontiers in Neurosurgery: The Role of BCIs in Modulating Brain Activity for Therapeutic Outcomes

Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (Canada)
Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto

13:15

Panel Discussion on BCI & Capital Markets

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman with Selected Guests

14:00

Bringing BCI to Market: Lessons from Commercializing AI in Healthcare

Jayme Strauss, RN, MSN, MBA, SCRN (USA)
Chief Clinical & Commercial Officer, Precision Neuroscience

14:25

Restoring Function Through Implantable BCIs: Blackrock Neurotech’s Path from Lab to Patient

Rob Franklin, PhD (USA)
SVP BCI, Blackrock Neurotech

14:50

Awards Presentation, Closing Remarks & Day-2 Wrap-Up

Neilank Jha, M.D., FRCS(C), MSc, MBA
World BCI Forum Chairman, Neurosurgeon