As Hoag prepares to open the expanded Hoag Hospital Irvine Sun Family Campus this month, the health system is also helping the Greater Irvine Chamber spotlight the bold ideas shaping the future as Presenting Sponsor of Innovator's Journey, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Karma Automotive Executive & Design Headquarters in Irvine.
The timing is especially fitting. As Hoag prepares to welcome patients to its expanded Irvine campus, it joins the Greater Irvine Chamber and Orange County's innovation community in exploring what becomes possible when vision is paired with leadership, collaboration, and action.
Earlier this year, the Greater Irvine Chamber named Hoag its 2026 Business of the Year in recognition of the organization's leadership, innovation, economic impact, and service to the community. Its transformational Irvine expansion exemplifies innovation at scale—bringing together advanced medical technology, specialized clinical expertise, and thoughtful, patient-centered design to reimagine the delivery of care.
The expanded Sun Family Campus will add six new buildings, 155 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, two additional procedure rooms, and 120,000 square feet of ambulatory facilities. New and expanded services will advance surgical innovation, cancer and digestive care, and women's health, while healing gardens, open-air spaces, and other wellness-focused elements are designed to create a more seamless experience for patients and families. The September opening marks a significant milestone in Hoag's continued investment in Irvine and its commitment to expanding access to world-class care throughout Orange County—making the organization a natural partner for an event centered on transforming bold ideas into real-world impact.
Marcus McCammon, President of Karma Automotive, will deliver a signature executive address on how leadership, vision, and strategic execution continue to drive innovation within one of Southern California's most forward-thinking automotive companies.
Building on the demonstration, an on-stage Executive Conversation between Coffaro andTony Tran, Director of Business Development & Field Operations at Field AI, will explore how breakthrough technologies move from research and development to commercially viable solutions that improve business operations.
