What is SESAM INN - Innovative Nest

Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 09:00-17:00

SESAM INN – Innovative Nest is a dynamic initiative developed by SESAM to foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration within the clinical simulation community. Acting as an incubator for ideas, SESAM INN supports simulationists in developing, testing, and sharing pioneering projects, educational strategies, technologies, and research that aim to transform healthcare education, patient safety, and quality of care. 

At its core, SESAM INN provides a safe, inclusive, and collaborative space where simulationists can explore new approaches and grow their concepts into impactful solutions. 

Our mission: To empower and support individuals/groups within the simulation community who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation. By providing a nurturing environment and access to expertise, resources and industry connections, we aim to catalyse the development and dissemination of ground-breaking ideas that have the potential to revolutionize healthcare education, patient safety and quality of care. 

Key objectives 

• Encourage and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices among SESAM members and the broader simulation community. 
• Provide a platform for simulationists to present and promote their innovative projects, prototypes, and research endeavours. 
• Foster collaboration and networking opportunities between innovators, industry partners, and experts across various domains to support the growth and development of innovative initiatives. 
• Serve as a catalyst for empowering simulationists to transform their creative concepts into tangible solutions that address challenges and advance the field of clinical simulation. 

Core values 

• Innovation: We celebrate creativity and encourage the exploration of new ideas and approaches within the field of clinical simulation. 
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration and actively foster partnerships between innovators, experts and industry stakeholders to drive meaningful change. 
• Empowerment: We strive to empower participants by providing them with the resources, support, and guidance needed to transform their innovative ideas into impactful solutions. 
• Well-being: We prioritize creating a safe and secure space where individuals feel comfortable expressing their ideas, taking risks and challenging the status quo. We are committed to fostering an environment that values inclusivity, respect and ethical conduct, ensuring the well-being and confidence of all participants in our community. 
• Clinical safety: We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. We prioritize the development and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes and contribute to a safer healthcare environment. 

What is the SESAM INN Showcase 

The SESAM INN Showcase is a high-impact “Dragons’ Den” style event that gives selected applicants the opportunity to pitch their innovative project to a multidisciplinary panel of experts from healthcare, education, management, and industry. 

This is more than a pitch. It’s an opportunity to: 

• Share your simulation innovation publicly 
• Receive live feedback from leaders in the field 
• Connect with potential collaborators and mentors 
• Gain the opportunity for recognition and support 

Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Award 

From the 8 finalists selected to present, 3 will be awarded the prestigious Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Award, each with a €2,800 grant to support the continued development and dissemination of their work. 

How does it work? 

• Applicants submit an elevator pitch video (max. 3 minutes) through the official SESAM INN Showcase application form: https://forms.office.com/e/fzsh32HyaZ 
• Only 8 projects will be selected to pitch at the SESAM INN Showcase during the preconference event – Tuesday 24 June 2025. 
• Each team will present in a 5-minute pitch, followed by 10 minutes of feedback and Q&A with a diverse panel of experts including: 
• Industry representatives 
• Educators and simulation leaders 
• Healthcare managers 
• Innovation and technology consultants 

Important Dates 

• Mark your calendar and stay on track with the SESAM INN Showcase timeline: 
• Application Deadline: 25 May 2025 
• Announcement of Selected Finalists: Last week of May 2025 
• Showcase Presentation (Live at the SESAM INN Pre-Congress Activity): 24 June 2025 
• Lou Oberndorf Innovation Nest Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 25 June 2025 

If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out - sesaminn@sesamsociety.org  

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