About this Event
Life Lessons from a Cardiac Operating Room — Dr. Bobby Yanagawa
Step inside the high-pressure world of cardiac surgery for an unforgettable evening of stories, insight, and conversation with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Bobby Yanagawa.
Hosted by Stellar Socials Lectures, this unique social lecture experience blends intellectual conversation with a stylish nightlife atmosphere — bringing ambitious and curious people together to learn, connect, and engage.
From life-and-death decisions inside the operating room to lessons on pressure, leadership, discipline, and the human experience, Dr. Bobby Yanagawa will share captivating stories and perspectives rarely heard outside hospital walls.
Whether you’re in healthcare, business, entrepreneurship, or simply love meaningful conversations, this is an evening designed to inspire thought, spark curiosity, and create real connection.
🎤 What To Expect
• A captivating live lecture by Dr. Bobby Yanagawa
• Real stories from the cardiac operating room
• Life lessons on leadership, focus, resilience & decision-making
• Networking with ambitious, like-minded professionals
• A stylish social atmosphere with drinks & conversation
🧠 About Stellar Socials Lectures
Stellar Socials Lectures brings together professors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for engaging talks hosted inside upscale bars, lounges, and social venues.
Our mission is simple: create experiences where learning feels social, inspiring, and genuinely enjoyable.
Because education shouldn’t stop after graduation.
👥 Who Should Attend?
• Young professionals
• Entrepreneurs & creatives
• Healthcare professionals & students
• Curious minds & lifelong learners
• Anyone looking to meet inspiring people and experience something different
✨ Why Attend?
✔ Expand your perspective
✔ Meet new people in a relaxed social setting
✔ Hear fascinating real-world experiences
✔ Enjoy an elevated alternative to traditional networking events
🎟️ Limited tickets available. Early registration is strongly recommended.
About Dr. Bobby Yanagawa
Dr. Bobby Yanagawa is the Division Head, Division of Cardiac Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital and Program Director, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto. He holds the SURE General Contractors Inc. Professorship in Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Yanagawa completed residency training at the University of Toronto and INOVA Fairfax Hospital (Fairfax, VA) and an advanced valvular fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, NY). His research training includes a PhD at the University of British Columbia and post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Wales College of Medicine (Cardiff, UK) and National Cardiovascular Center (Osaka, Japan). His clinical and academic focus is surgical revascularization and surgery for infective endocarditis. He is the Director of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. His research interests include clinical outcome studies of ischemic and valvular heart disease. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 40 reviews and 15 book chapters. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Guest Editor - Current Opinions of Cardiology and Feature Editor, Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Agenda
6:00 p.m. - Arrival. Doors open as soon as 5 p.m. Come in, grab a drink, some food, and settle in. If you’d like to sit closer with your friends, we advise coming in early.
7:05 p.m.- Introduction, lecture begins, followed by Q&A
8:15 p.m. -One-on-one with the lecturer, socializing. You can order another round of drinks.
8:30 p.m. -Wrap up
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oria on King, 220 King Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 29.12 to CAD 34.45
