DDx Summit 2025

Innovation in Action

Moving the needle from theory to actual, implemented, and viable digital pathology

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A Convergence of Excellence

Nestled at the base of the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains in the picturesque Park City, Utah, the Digital Diagnostic Summit stands as a beacon for innovation and adoption in digital pathology. Here, leading experts converge in a unique blend of professional collaboration and unconventional networking that go beyond the conference walls and into immersive experiences.

September 28-30, 2025 | St.Regis Hotel in Park City, Utah

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2025 SCHEDULE

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Sunday, September 28

3:00 – 5:00 PM Executive Innovation Roundtable (Invite Only)

 

4:00 – 6:00 PM Registration

 

6:00 – 8:00 PM Welcome & Networking Reception

 

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Monday, September 29

6:35 – 7:30 AM

Breakfast

 

7:30 – 7:45 AM

Welcome and Intro to General Sessions 

 

7:45 – 8:30 AM

To the Top: What Everest Taught Me About Facing the Impossible

David Snow, MBA, Everest Summiter, Leadership Veteran

 

8:30 – 9:45 AM

Digital Pathology’s Real-World Climb

Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA

Deepak Kapoor, MD

Westley Bernhardt

James Thackeray, MBA

 

9:45 – 10:15 AM

Break and Networking

 

10:15 – 11:30 AM

Separating Essential Gear from Digital Dead Weight: What Pathologists Actually Need in Their Digital Toolkit

Moderator | Imogen Fitt

Panelists | Giovanni Lujan, MD, Veronica Papavero, MD, Adam Cole, MD

 

 

 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Why We Climb: The Impact of Innovation on the Lives We Serve 

Amanda Lowe

 

 

 

12:00 – 6:30 PM Lunch Buffet, Excursions & Free Time

 

6:30 PM RIME Restaurant & Fireside Chat

Beyond the Data Buzz: The Real Value of Digital Pathology in Precision Medicine

Moderator | James Thackeray, MBA

Panelists | Donnie Rizzo, Liam Lee, PhD, MB (ASCP), Amanda Leiting, Trent Coy, MS

 

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Tuesday, September 30

6:45 – 7:30 AM Breakfast

 

7:45 – 9:00 AM Climbing Together: How the Diagnostic Ecosystem Reaches the Summit

Speaker and Moderator | Andy Ivie

Panelists | Kevin Andres, MBA, Rober Moody, Jeffrey Pemberton, MA, Maro Comianos

 

9:00 – 9:30 AM

What’s Coming? The Next Diagnostic Frontier

Matthew Leavitt, MD

 

9:45 AM

Load vans for offsite session (signup required)

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Innovation in Action: Real Tools, Real Workflows, Real Impact 

 

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking

 

1:30 PM

Shuttle to SLC Airport or St. Regis Hotel

Executive Innovation Roundtable

ADAM COLE

Adam Cole, MD

Founder & CSO, TruCore Pathology Group

Allison-Lynch

Allison Lynch, MSHA

Chief Operating Officer, Skin Pathology Associates

Amanda Leiting

Senior Director, U.S. Commercial Precision Medicine and Diagnostics, AbbVie

Deepak-Kapoor

Deepak Kapoor, MD

Chairman and Chief Ecosystem Officer of Solaris Health Holdings LLC and New York Market President for Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC (IMP)

Donnie Rizzo

Donnie Rizzo

Senior Director – New Products and Technologies, OraSure Technologies

Giovanni-Lujan

Giovanni Lujan, MD

Director, Digital and Computational Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Gregory_Osmond

Gregory Osmond, MD, MPH

Board-Certified Physician (Pathology AP/CP; Dermatopathology)

Imogen Fitt

Principal Analyst, Signify Research Ltd

Jeffrey Pemberton

Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Mopec

Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson

National Director of Laboratory Operations, Solaris

Liam Lee, PhD, MB (ASCP)

Sr Director, Medical Diagnostics – US Lung Cancer Dx Strategy Team Lead, AstraZeneca

Matt Leavitt

Matthew Leavitt, MD

Founder, DDx Foundation

ORLY ARDON

Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA

Director of Digital Pathology Operations, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Robert Moody

Strategic Account Manager, Hamamatsu

Trent Coy, MS

Diagnostics Solutions Director, Pfizer

Wes-Bernhardt

Wes Bernhardt

Managing Partner, OnePath Diagnostics

2025 Presenters

ADAM COLE

Adam Cole, MD

Founder & CSO, TruCore Pathology Group

Amanda Lowe

Amanda Lowe

Chief Commercial Officer, ArteraAI

Amanda Leiting

Senior Director, U.S. Commercial Precision Medicine and Diagnostics, AbbVie

Andy Ivie

Andy Ivie

Lumea

David Snow

Keynote Speaker, Adventurepreneur

Deepak-Kapoor

Deepak Kapoor, MD

Solaris Health Holdings LLC, Chairman and CEO

Donnie Rizzo

Donnie Rizzo

Senior Director – New Products and Technologies, OraSure Technologies

Giovanni-Lujan

Giovanni Lujan, MD

Director, Digital and Computational Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Imogen Fitt

Principal Analyst, Signify Research Ltd

James Thackeray

James Thackeray, MBA

CEO, Lumea

Jeffrey Pemberton

Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Mopec

Kevin Andres, MBA

National Director Strategic
Accounts, Myriad Genetics

Liam Lee, PhD, MB (ASCP)

Sr Director, Medical Diagnostics – US Lung Cancer Dx Strategy Team Lead, AstraZeneca

Marco Comianos

Head of Commercial Operations, AIRA Matrix

Matt Leavitt

Matthew Leavitt, MD

Founder, DDx Foundation

ORLY ARDON

Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA

Director of Digital Pathology Operations, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Robert Moody

Strategic Account Manager, Hamamatsu

Trent Coy, MS

Diagnostics Solutions Director, Pfizer

Veronica Papavero, MD

Dermatopathologist, Riverchase Dermatology

Wes-Bernhardt

Wes Bernhardt

Managing Partner, OnePath Diagnostics

What People Are Saying

“This conference is a meeting of the best minds in digital pathology and diagnostics, where the competitive mindset is left behind. This fosters an environment of partnership and collaboration amongst stakeholders with a common mission, vision, and purpose, for the better of all involved. If anyone is even remotely considering the transition to digital pathology, this is a ‘must attend’ meeting.”

Chris Emery, HALO Dx

“An essential gathering for Digital Pathology. Covers multiple topics that are relevant regardless of what part of the industry you’re in.”

Petros Martirosian, LigoLab

“Small gathering of like-minded people with events that allow for networking in a beautiful setting.”

Lu Anne Lupfer, Pramana AI

“Intimate setting with high interaction and great topics.”

Daniel Thompson, AstraZeneca

“Come meet with like-minded professionals across multiple disciplines who are passionate about the digital pathology revolution!”

Bruce Bell, P4 Diagnostix

“The Digital Diagnostics Summit brings together an extremely impressive group of forward-thinking individuals who are blazing the trail of digital pathology. It provides an outstanding opportunity to network along with talks and presentations that provide helpful insights to those at any stage in their digital pathology journey. Plus, it is held in one of the most beautiful places on earth!”

Sidney Tate, KLAS Research

“It is an intimate opportunity to have a 'roll your sleeves up' and let’s get it done discussion and debate on the digital pathology landscape”

Staci Kearney, Elevation Strategic Development, LLC

“Advancing technology, creative thinkers, and a broad spectrum of business partners. Location is amazing. Networking and business development is phenomenal.”

Kevin Andres, Myriad Genetics

“I would describe it as a small conference full of influential pathologists, scientists, & engineers, who all are avidly looking to digitize pathology and see the positive impact AI can make in patient care in both the short and long term. It's a great place to gain insights and walk away with ideas & perspective for your own business.”

Alvin Ihsani, Tempus Labs

“DDX was not like any other conference. It had a personal touch to it which I greatly enjoyed.”

Shweta Kadam, OptraScan

“The Summit is a good opportunity for networking and for up-to-date information on integrating digital pathology into the practice setting.”

Cynthia Westermann, MD

Sponsors

Lumea logo
Myriad Genetics logo
AstraZeneca logo
Aira Matrix logo
ARTERA logo

Venue

The St. Regis Deer Valley

2300 Deer Valley Drive East Park City,

Park City, UT, 84060, USA

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