Agenda

The Constellation Forum

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:00 - 9:00pm ET

5:00 pm ET

Welcome to the Constellation Forum 2026

This opening cocktail reception experience will welcome our global community of healthcare and cross-sector leaders to kick-off this year’s landmark gathering.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00am - 2:00pm ET | Main Program Day

8:00 am ET

Arrivals, Breakfast & Networking

9:00 am ET

Welcome to the Constellation Forum: Women's Health

9:10 am ET

Introduction by Master of Ceremonies

9:15 am ET

Rethinking Women’s Health: How Innovation Is Shifting the Paradigm for Better Outcomes

This opening panel will set the scene for the day, examining how women’s health has historically been approached, where we stand today, and how new technologies, data insights, and innovative approaches are transforming care.

9:40 am ET

The Economic Case: Why Investment in Innovation Pay Off

Improving women’s health is not only a moral imperative — it represents one of the most significant underdeveloped markets in healthcare. This session will examine how investments in women’s health can drive long-term economic and societal gains, from increased workforce participation to reduced healthcare costs, as well as provide promising financial returns for those who are investing in and funding the space.

10:05 am ET

Technology and Applications: Where Research, Capital, and Clinical Care Converge

Where is the real momentum in women’s health innovation today? From cutting-edge clinical research and disruptive FemTech startups to innovative device development, AI diagnostics, and new care platforms, this panel will highlight the technologies, tools, and applications that are sparking a revolution in women’s health care.

10:30 am ET

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 am ET

Session Introduction

11:10 am ET

Solving the Clinical Puzzle: Innovative Strategies to Overcome Structural Barriers in Care

Access, coordination, and equity remain persistent barriers in women’s healthcare delivery. This session will explore the clinical and operational pain points, such as fragmented care pathways, research bias, and lack of standardized protocols, and showcase innovative models of care and technology applications that are addressing these challenges at scale.

11:35 am ET

Policy in Focus: Creating a Framework to Support Women’s Health

Federal and state policies play a pivotal role in shaping access and innovation in women’s health. This panel will explore how regulatory frameworks, reimbursement models, and public policy can either accelerate or hinder progress in women’s health.

12:00 pm ET

Keynote Interview

A closing fireside chat to highlight the critical need to focus on women’s health innovation.

12:35 pm ET

Closing Remarks

12:45 pm ET

Lunch, Networking & Interactive Roundtable Discussions

Buffet Lunch, general networking, and themed roundtable discussion groups.

Discussion Topics Include:

  • Investment and Dealmaking
  • Startups, FemTech, Devices and Wearables
  • Public Policy, Legislation and the Regulatory Landscape
  • Maternal Health and Postpartum Care
  • Menopause and Aging
  • Research Bias and Female-Specific Gaps
  • AI, Data Science, Precision Medicine and New Deep Tech
  • Clinical Care Models
  • Reimbursement and Payment
  • Mental and Behavioral Health

2:00 pm ET

Program End