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Karen Vegas

Karen Vegas

CEOVegas Builds

Karen is an accomplished executive with strong communication and team management skills. She enjoys building and leading collaborative, high-performing teams that deliver quality projects on time and on budget.

She leads Vegas Builds, a specialized boutique firm based in the Bay Area, California. The firm provides integrated design, medical equipment planning, project management, and construction services, with a focus on creating thoughtful, well-executed solutions for its clients.

Mon Oct 199:30 AM – 10:30 AM

E49 – 2027 and Beyond: Notes from the Front Line of Health Strategy

5x5x5:  2027 and beyond - notes from the front line in health strategy: 5 Panel Experts 5 Big Ideas/ Industry trends 5 Impact Areas:  (1) Clients, (2)…5x5x5:  2027 and beyond - notes from the front line in health strategy: 5 Panel Experts 5 Big Ideas/ Industry trends 5 Impact Areas:  (1) Clients, (2) Patients, (3) Staff/Providers, (4) Design Firms & Design Staff (5) Design & Construction He…5x5x5:  2027 and beyond - notes from the front line in health strategy: 5 Panel Experts 5 Big Ideas/ Industry trends 5 Impact Areas:  (1) Clients, (2) Patients, (3) Staff/Providers, (4) Design Firms & Design Staff (5) Design & Construction Healthcare is being reshaped faster than most organizations can plan for it. Workforce instability, shifting care models, rising costs, and changing patient expectations are already challenging how and …5x5x5:  2027 and beyond - notes from the front line in health strategy: 5 Panel Experts 5 Big Ideas/ Industry trends 5 Impact Areas:  (1) Clients, (2) Patients, (3) Staff/Providers, (4) Design Firms & Design Staff (5) Design & Construction Healthcare is being reshaped faster than most organizations can plan for it. Workforce instability, shifting care models, rising costs, and changing patient expectations are already challenging how and where care is delivered. Looking toward 2027 and beyond, this panel of architects, strategists, owners, and builders will share front‑line insights on five industry trends that will fundamentally influence future healthcare projects. Using a 5×5×5 framework, the discussion explores how these forces are impacting clients, patients, staff/providers, design firms, and health care construction. Attendees will leave better equipped to question assumptions, anticipate disruption, and make smarter strategic decisions today for tomorrow’s healthcare environments.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

Educational SessionSession TypeDesign ForwardSession Track
Jill Bergman
Lari Diaz
Elizabeth Brinkley
Karen Vegas
Jenifer Turnbull
Jill Bergman
Jill BergmanPrincipal Strategic Planner, HDR
Lari Diaz
Lari DiazHealthcare Director, KMD Architects
Elizabeth Brinkley
Elizabeth BrinkleyHealth Strategist, ECB Collaborative
Karen Vegas
Karen VegasCEO, Vegas Builds
Jenifer Turnbull
Jenifer TurnbullSr. Manager - Advisory, Vice President, HKS Inc
Jill Bergman
Jill BergmanPrincipal Strategic Planner, HDR
Lari Diaz
Lari DiazHealthcare Director, KMD Architects
Elizabeth Brinkley
Elizabeth BrinkleyHealth Strategist, ECB Collaborative
Karen Vegas
Karen VegasCEO, Vegas Builds
Jenifer Turnbull
Jenifer TurnbullSr. Manager - Advisory, Vice President, HKS Inc
Additional Comments:Jill Bergman will moderate the panel, guiding a dynamic, outcomes-focused discussion. She will frame key questions, connect perspectives across disciplines, and ensure an engaging, cohesive conversation for attendees. Panelists Elizabeth Brinkley, Health
AIA Forums Track:Yes
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
Clinical Track:Yes