Axios has announced the speaker lineup for its second annual Future of Health Summit, scheduled to take place in 2026. The event will gather prominent figures from the healthcare industry, government, and media to explore how the changing landscape is redefining high-stakes health care.
The summit features a diverse range of participants, including Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), as well as Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Industry leaders such as Chris Boerner, CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, and Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR, are also set to speak.
Other notable speakers include model Cynthia Bailey, journalist Elaine Welteroth, and Emily Capodilupo of WHOOP. Financial perspectives will be provided by Felicia DellaFortuna of Weight Watchers and David Goldhill of Sesame, while public health expertise comes from Tom Engels of HRSA.
The event aims to foster conversations that address the complexities of modern healthcare delivery, regulation, and innovation. With a mix of policymakers, executives, and cultural figures, the summit promises a wide-ranging dialogue on the sector's future.
Registration details have not yet been released. The upcoming summit builds on the inaugural event's effort to connect decision-makers across healthcare's many stakeholders.