BOSTON, MA-- August 8, 2023 -- Worth Media, host partner KPMG, and presenting partner HTC VIVE, today announced the preliminary line-up for Accelerate Health: Pioneering Solutions for a Healthier Society, a one-day event that will explore transformative advancements in healthcare driven by technology and innovation. Set for Oct. 11th at KPMG’s Boston office, the second edition of Accelerate Health will bring together more than 200 executives from all areas of the technology and healthcare industries, including pharma and diagnostics, as well as members of the financial community.
Confirmed speakers for the conference include:
- John Bertrand, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Digital Diagnostics
- Heather Campbell, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ready Set Recover
- Solomon Wilcots, Sports-Health Alliance Leader, Russo Partners, and a retired NFL Player
- Elizabeth Gazda, Chief Executive Officer, Embr Labs
- Sumit Nagpa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cherish
- Anjali Jameson, Senior Vice President, Products Analytics, One Medical
- Doug Drysdale, Chief Executive Officer, Cybin
- Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, Chief Medical Officer, Gennev
- Naveen Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Viome
- Pete Chau, Director, Product Management, MyFitnessPal
- Jonathan Fassberg, Vice Chairman, Healthcare Investment Banking, Oppenheimer & Co.
- Vimal Mehta, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, BioXcel Therapeutics
- Simon Arkell, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Synthetica Bio
- Fergus Fleming, Co-founder, Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer at Renalytix
- Philip Kantoff, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Convergent Therapeutics
The panel discussions are intended to initiate thought-provoking discussions on how smart technologies can contribute toward a healthier society. They will range from, but not be limited to, digital health start-ups that are reshaping the space, consideration of ethics in the life science ecosystem, the role of AI in drug development and addressing disparities in healthcare access, among others.
“We look forward to hosting the second Accelerate Health conference, where we will gather an exceptional community of visionaries, innovators, and esteemed industry leaders who are at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare,” stated Josh Kampel, CEO of Worth Media.
“The conference serves as a remarkable platform to inspire collaboration, ignite fresh ideas, and drive transformative solutions that will revolutionize the healthcare landscape for the benefit of all,” added David Frey, life sciences industry leader for New England at KPMG.
As part of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in plenary sessions, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and a closing reception will be held to foster connections among participants.
Register for the conference online here.
