INNOVATION IN SPORTS & HEALTHAn Initiative of the Walnut Creek Chamber Foundation
January 27, 2027 · Proposed agenda
Join founders, investors, healthcare leaders and the sports innovation community at COPA Soccer. The 2027 summit is planned for an audience of approximately 300, followed by a networking reception and an evening sponsor dinner.
Draft program from the October 26 partnership deck. Times are Pacific. Sessions, speakers, locations and participation details are subject to confirmation.
| Time · Pacific | Session | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. | Registration | Check in and meet the community over coffee and light breakfast. |
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Welcome address | Welcome from the Walnut Creek Chamber CEO and Paul Ratner. |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Opening keynote | A keynote conversation to open the day. Speaker to be confirmed. |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. | Morning break | Refreshments and connections. |
| 10:00–10:45 a.m. | Startup panel | Perspectives from health-tech and sports-tech companies with traction and experience raising capital.Proposed format: a live-audience recording of Founder Real Talk, the Wisdom Partners podcast. Format and guests to be confirmed. |
| 10:45–11:00 a.m. | Morning break | Refreshments and connections. |
| 11:00–11:45 a.m. | Investor panel | A discussion of investing in health and sports innovation. |
| 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Shadelands showcase | Shadelands panel: 12:15–12:45 p.m. · Promotional video: 12:45–1:00 p.m. |
| 1:05–2:30 p.m. | Pitch competition | Six to eight companies across health tech and sports tech. Planned format: three-minute pitches plus two minutes of Q&A. |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. | Closing remarks | Closing the summit and directions to the afternoon reception. |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Networking reception · Calicraft Shadelands | Continue the conversation, explore startup presentation tables and hear the competition winners announced. |
| 5:30 p.m. | VIP sponsor & partner dinner | An offsite dinner for sponsors, panelists and competition winners. Location and participation details to be confirmed. |
Our host venue · COPA Soccer Training Center
The January summit takes place at COPA Soccer Training Center, where athlete assessment, training systems and performance data meet. These are the kinds of real-world environments that inspire the sports-tech side of Startup Walnut Creek.
2640 Shadelands Drive · Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Explore COPA’s facility & technology ↗
A dedicated training environment within COPA’s technology and assessment suite.
Photo: COPA Innovation Laboratories
Technology supporting movement and athletic performance training.
Photo: COPA Innovation Laboratories
An immersive soccer training space that brings skill development into a technology-enhanced environment.
Photo: COPA Innovation LaboratoriesSports technology in practice · Ultimate Fieldhouse
At Ultimate Fieldhouse, athletes can train with NBA-level shot-tracking technology, interactive basketball drills and instant performance feedback. The Shoot 360 system brings advanced training tools into our local sports community—turning every session into measurable insight.
Facility information and photos: COPA Innovation Laboratories, Visit Shadelands and Basketball Nation (technology information). Photos illustrate the facilities; the event program and any demonstrations will be confirmed separately.
January 27 · Networking & awards
After the summit, head across the street to Calicraft Brewing Co.’s Shadelands taproom for an afternoon of connections and celebration. Meet presenting founders, catch up with investors and partners, and hear the health-tech and sports-tech prize winners announced.
Share a beverage with the winners and the community helping build what comes next.
3:00–5:00 p.m. · Calicraft Brewing Co.
2700 Mitchell Drive · Shadelands, Walnut Creek
Proposed reception program. Final event details will be confirmed.
Plan your visit
Coming to the January 27 summit? Stay in Walnut Creek and make time for the city’s dining, shopping and local experiences. Our sponsor Visit Walnut Creek is your guide to local hotels and planning your visit.
Explore hotels with Visit Walnut Creek ↗Hotel links open Visit Walnut Creek’s property guides. Book directly through the listed options and confirm rates and availability for your dates. Event room blocks and special rates have not been announced.