22nd Annual Columbia Business School
Healthcare Conference
Friday, February 6, 2026
David Geffen Hall
645 West 130th Street
New York, NY 10027
For the past 22 years, Columbia Business School has been committed to fostering a critical and transformative dialogue about the future of healthcare.
Join us this February as we celebrate 22 years of engaging discussions with thought leaders at the cutting edge of healthcare.
2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
included
Jake Leach
President and COO, Incoming CEO, Dexcom
Selwyn Vickers, MD, FACS
President & CEO, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Andrew Baum, MD, BM ChB
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Pfizer
2025 Panel Topics
included
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.
