Women's Health Innovation Day

December 2, 2026 • NYC

The Future of Women’s Health Starts Here: Innovation, Investment & Impact

Join HITLAB on December 2, 2026, for an exciting, full-day Women’s Health Symposium at the Microsoft Technology Center in Times Square, New York City, as part of the 2026 HITLAB Fall Innovators Summit. Bringing together some of the most influential voices in healthcare, life sciences, technology, and investment, this dynamic event will explore the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and emerging opportunities transforming women’s health. Hear directly from visionary executives, pioneering researchers, leading investors, and innovative founders, and leading venture capital firms, as they tackle some of the most pressing challenges and promising advancements in women’s healthcare.

From AI and maternal health to breast cancer detection, caregiving, investment, and the future of women’s health innovation, the symposium will feature compelling keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and candid conversations designed to spark new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire meaningful action. At the heart of the day is the HITLAB Women’s Health Challenge, an exciting startup pitch competition showcasing six emerging companies across two categories: Women’s Health and Women-Led Innovation. Watch promising entrepreneurs take the stage to present their groundbreaking solutions before a distinguished panel of investors and industry leaders, competing for recognition while gaining valuable exposure and opportunities to accelerate their impact.

More than just a symposium, this is where ideas meet opportunity, innovators connect with investors, and conversations turn into meaningful progress. Whether you’re a healthcare leader, investor, entrepreneur, researcher, or advocate for advancing women’s health, this is your opportunity to connect with the people and innovations driving the next era of women’s healthcare.

Agenda

9:30 AM

Welcome & Introductions

Operating Partner

9:40 AM

From Pitch to Partnership: How Life Sciences and Startups Can Accelerate Innovation

Chair of HITLAB WHTI

Global SVP, Life Sciences & Healthcare

10:05 AM

AI Meets Maternal Health: Transforming Care for Mothers and Babies

Founder and CEO

Founder and CEO

Head of External Ventures

10:30 AM

Keynote

Board member

11:20 AM

Networking Break

11:35 AM

The Future of Caregiving: Supporting Families and Those Who Care for Them

Investor, Philanthropist and Author

Founder and CEO

Head of Clinical and Co-Founder

12:05 PM

Beyond the Mammogram: Who Wins the Race to Serve Women with Dense Breasts?

Entrepreneur In Residence

Radiologist, Breast Imaging & Body Ultrasound

Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Founder & CEO

12:35 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

1:00 PM

Big Ideas, Real Conversations: Rethinking What’s Next for Women

Investment Partner

1:30 PM

Meet the Judges: The People Behind the Decisions

Managing Partner

Co-Founder and General Partner, Convergent Ventures

1:50 PM

Women’s Health Challenge: Seed Stage Pitches

2:20 PM

Women Led: Seed Stage Pitches

2:50 PM

Networking Break

3:05 PM

Inside the Investment Decision: What It Really Takes to Raise Seed and Series A Capital

Co-Founder and General Partner

Managing Partner

General Partner
3:45 PM

Beyond the Exit: Mergers, Acquisitions and New Paths to Scale

Managing Partner

Venture Partner
4:25 PM

Women’s Health Challenge Awards

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