The initiative is targeted to launch in the coming weeks.
Artificial intelligence was a key theme during Thursday's conversations.
Attendees will get to learn about new innovations and network with other community members.
“It’s a really exciting milestone,” said Becca Brown. "We’re ahead of schedule."
The 32,000-square-foot facility will be a hub for TGH Ventures, the hospital’s corporate venture capital arm and innovation team.
“We certainly want them to stay, and we are going to make our best effort to ensure that occurs.”
“John and I understand that we’ve invested in a historically Black neighborhood, and the responsibility that comes with that."
Anyone with $500 could invest in a $6.8 billion proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field and the surrounding area.
"That’s why we put in the proposal the option for the Rays to stay, which we hope they will.”
“The Rays and St. Pete can negotiate that land, and they’ll stay out of it.”