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

John D’Angelo, MD, President and CEO, Northwell Health

9:10 am ET

Introduction by Master of Ceremonies

Jill Kalman, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Physician-in-Chief, Northwell Health

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.

Esther Krofah, Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health, Milken Institute
Carolyn M. Mazure, PhD, Founding Director, Women’s Health Research; Former Chair, White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, Yale School of Medicine
Moderator: Stacey Rosen, MD, Senior Vice President, Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Northwell Health

9:40 am ET

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.

Holly Maloney, Managing Director, Head of Health Assurance, General Catalyst
Katie Hunt-Morr, COO & SVP Impact Platforms, ICONIQ Impact, ICONIQ
Moderator: Bertha Coombs, Former CNBC Senior Health Care Reporter

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.

Shweta Maniar, Global Director, Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy, Google Cloud, Google
Emily Capodilupo, Senior Vice President, Research, Algorithms, and Data, WHOOP
Arjun Kaushik, Chief Executive Officer, VitalTrace
Moderator: Tara Narula Cangello, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent, ABC News

10:30 am ET

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 am ET

Session Introduction

Jill Kalman, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Physician-in-Chief, Northwell Health

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.

Sandra E. Brooks, MD, Chief Executive Officer, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Karen Ignagni, President and CEO, EmblemHealth
Moderator: Stephanie Trentacoste McNally, MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP, Medical Director and Vice President for Clinical Initiatives and Patient Experience, Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Northwell Health

11:35 am ET

Government’s Unique Role in Advancing Women’s Health

From funding foundational research to shaping the policy agenda and beyond, government plays a critical role in advancing women’s health in a number of ways. This conversation will explore multiple sides of the equation, including how federal investment can fuel the research, discoveries, and innovations that drive progress, and also how legislation can elevate women’s health as a national priority.

Lauren Underwood, Representative, Illinois 14th District; Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
Janine Austin Clayton, MD, Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

12:00 pm ET

Keynote Interview

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

12:20 pm ET

Every Moment Matters

12:35 pm ET

Closing Remarks

John D’Angelo, MD, President and CEO, Northwell Health

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