The Annual Columbia Business School
Healthcare Conference

February 6th, 2026

IN-PERSON at Columbia Business school

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For the past 22 years, Columbia Business School has been committed to fostering a critical and transformative dialogue about the future of healthcare.

Last year, we discussed the changing employer health benefits landscape, leveraging consumer health in managing chronic disease, scaling AI-driven drug discovery, and expanding healthcare access to underserved communities. Our 2025 keynote speakers included Daniel O’Day, MBA (CBS ‘97); Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA, EMBA (CBS ‘23); and Bryan Kelly, MD, MBA).

This year, we are proud to focus on the themes ranging from AI in healthcare to how the private sector is shaping the future of global health. This year’s conference will also include a start-up expo, a case competition, and a networking reception with students, alumni, and industry professionals. We are excited to share additional details around the 22nd Annual Conference in the fall of 2025.

Join us this February as we celebrate 22 years of engaging discussions with thought leaders at the cutting edge of healthcare.

Get Involved in the 2026 Conference!

We’re hoping to engage with passionate individuals and organizations. Whether you’re interested in speaking, attending, or sponsoring, we want to hear from you! Your input and participation are crucial to making this year’s conference the best yet.

Please take a moment to fill out our interest form to let us know how you’d like to be involved. Click here to fill out the form and join us in making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare innovation.


LAST YEAR’S KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

include

Featured Speakers Also Includes a Case Competition Keynote


2025 Panel Topics

include

The Changing Employer Health Benefits Landscape

Considering cost and quality for payers, providers, and employers in today’s changing benefits markets

Putting the Health in Health & Wellness

Exploring consumer health in managing chronic disease

Scaling AI-Driven drug discovery

Unleashing the potential to develop breakthrough drugs and treatments

Bridging the Gap

Expanding healthcare for marginalized and underserved populations

 


We Look Forward To Meeting You!

Co-hosted by the Healthcare Industry Association (HCIA) and the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program, the annual Columbia Business School Healthcare Conference brings together students, faculty, and professionals to explore the ongoing opportunities and challenges facing the global healthcare industry.  The conference attracts practitioners, faculty, and students from Columbia and other top-tier professional schools. We’re thrilled to have industry leaders discuss the most salient issues and trends in healthcare as well as network with conference attendees.