since 2003, unite for sight has hosted the annual global health & innovation conference (ghic), the world’s leading and largest global health conference that brings together professionals and students from across the country and around the world. in addition to lectures and workshops featuring leaders in global health, development, and social enterprise, the conference provides ambitious students with an opportunity to present their research and receive feedback. starting in 2015, ghic has featured an innovation prize that awards $10,000 and $5,000 cash prizes to two social impact pitches presented at the conference.