About the Summit
Healthcare is entering a defining period. Capital is more selective. Reimbursement is increasingly tied to demonstrated value. Artificial intelligence is reshaping business models and competitive dynamics. Scientific innovation continues to accelerate, while regulatory and geopolitical forces create new opportunities—and new challenges.
As these forces converge, industry leaders face a fundamental challenge: determining where sustainable value will be created in the next era of healthcare.
The 2nd Annual Healthcare & Life Sciences Leadership Summit brings together senior executives, investors, operators, and advisors for candid discussions on the trends, opportunities, and strategic decisions shaping the future of the industry.
Designed for leaders across the healthcare ecosystem, the summit provides a forum for meaningful dialogue among those allocating capital, leading organizations, advancing innovation, and advising the industry's most significant participants.
Discussions will take place under the Chatham House Rule.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Scott GottliebEvent Details
Monday, October 26, 2026
Networking Reception
6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Leadership Summit
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. | Networking Breakfast & Registration |
| 8:45–8:50 a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 8:50–9:50 a.m. | Keynote Conversation: Dr. Scott Gottlieb |
| 9:50–10:05 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:05–10:50 a.m. | Geopolitical Shifts: Implications for Biopharma Innovation |
| 10:55–11:40 a.m. | What Payers Want—and What They Won’t Pay For |
| 11:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:40–1:40 p.m. | The Next Generation of Health IT: Who Wins and Why |
| 1:45–2:30 p.m. | The Future of Medicine: Building Longer, Healthier Lives |
| 2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Who Attends
The summit is designed for a select group of senior executives, investors, operators, and advisors from across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.
Attendees include C-suite leaders, founders, investors, board members, and senior advisors responsible for shaping strategy, allocating capital, advancing innovation, and driving growth across the industry.
Attendance is intentionally limited to foster meaningful dialogue and peer-to-peer engagement among decision-makers.
Attendance
The Healthcare and Life Sciences Leadership Summit is a private, invitation-only event. Event and registration information is provided directly to invited participants.
Guest Panelists
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