What to expect
Women's Health Nexus 2026 is a one-day Mid-Atlantic conference on women's health innovation, now in its second year. Vipul Kella, MD and Tonia Chagnon are the hosts. It brings together investors, clinicians, founders, health system leaders and policymakers. The program has panels, roundtables, a pitch competition, a dinner and a keynote series. The organizers say they track outcomes such as investments, pilots and partnerships at 90 days.
Who should attend
The organizers expect 50+ women's health companies, 40+ VCs, family offices and angels, 50+ physicians, health system executives and domain experts, and 25+ law firms, consultancies and advocacy groups. Founders raising capital or looking for clinical partners are a strong fit. Up to 10 women's health companies will be picked by CINERGY and WHN to pitch on the main stage. You apply through the Apply to Pitch link on the organizer site.
Agenda and speakers
- 1:45 PM: Opening remarks
- 2:00 PM: Panel on cardiovascular innovation
- 2:45 PM: Panel on precision oncology economics
- 3:35 PM: Pitch competition
- 4:35 PM: Cocktail hour
- 5:40 PM and 6:15 PM: Roundtables on diagnostic infrastructure and on female founders leading health innovation
- 7:00 PM: Dinner, then a keynote series at 7:45 PM
- 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM: Networking
Confirmed speakers include Anahita Dua, MD (Harvard Medical School and Mass General Hospital), Hadley Clarke (Milken Institute FasterCures), Paul Slosar, MD (46 Ventures/PhyCap Fund) and Sharon Cunningham (Shorla Oncology).
Venue and access
Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817. Valet parking and coat check are free. The dress code is business attire. Denim, t-shirts and athletic wear are generally not allowed.
How to register
Get tickets at luma.com/whn2026. An Early Bird Pass is listed with limited availability. It covers keynotes, panels, the dinner reception and the networking platform. Sponsorship details are on the organizer site.