2026 Agenda





Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit (DHIS)
Fueling Healthcare Innovation
4/27/2026 - April 28, 2026
DHIS once again brings together investors and industry leaders at the forefront of healthcare transformation, focusing on how innovation and strategic investment are reshaping the sector. This boutique two-day event convenes C-suite executives, digital health pioneers, startups, and policymakers to examine where capital is moving next—and the impact it will have on the future of healthcare. The upcoming agenda dives into some of the most pressing themes facing healthcare today: the disruptive role of AI, the evolution of Medicaid innovation, strategies for driving cost efficiency, and long-term investor forecasting. Attendees will also tackle critical debates such as point solutions vs. platforms, the scaling of home- and community-based care, pathways for building and growing health tech companies, and solutions to overcome infrastructure challenges. A centerpiece of the event will be the highly anticipated Investor Panel, featuring senior leaders offering candid perspectives on the next wave of digital health opportunities. Join us for a comprehensive, insider view of the trends, strategies, and opportunities shaping the future of digital health investment.
Preliminary Agenda

DHIS 2026

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Buy or Build? Strategic Paths for Adopting Generative AI in Healthcare

Caitlin Donovan, Partner, General Catalyst , Partner , General Catalyst

Panelists:

Tarun Mehra, Partner, Healthcare Strategy & Partnerships, Microsoft , Partner, Healthcare Strategy & Partnerships , Microsoft

Interview with the Recipient of the 2026 Digital Healthcare Innovator Award

Photo of Toyin Ajayi, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cityblock Health , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer , Cityblock Health
Toyin Ajayi, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cityblock Health , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer , Cityblock Health
Photo of Caitlin Donovan, Partner, General Catalyst , Partner , General Catalyst
Caitlin Donovan, Partner, General Catalyst , Partner , General Catalyst

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Capital at the Crossroads: Services vs. Tech in Healthcare Investment

Alyssa Reisner, Partner, Ventures, CVS Health , Partner , Ventures , CVS Health

Panelists:

Katerina Fialkovskaya, Investment Director, Philips Ventures , Investment Director , Ventures , Philips

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Innovating Beyond the City Limits: The Future of Rural Health

Liana Guzman, CEO, Folx Health , CEO , Folx Health

Panelists:

Ellen Herlacher, Partner, LRVHealth , Partner , LRVHealth

Nickolas Mark, Managing Partner, Intermountain Ventures , Managing Partner , Intermountain Ventures

Candace Richardson, Principal, General Catalyst Partners , Principal , General Catalyst Partners

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Beyond the Buzz: What's Next for Generative AI in Health and Life Sciences?

Michelle Snyder, Partner, McKesson Ventures , Partner , Mckesson Ventures

Panelists:

Jason Hawbecker, Senior Vice President, Head of External Growth & Innovation, Biogen , Senior Vice President, Head of External Growth & Innovation , Biogen

Julia Hu, CEO & Founder, Lark , CEO & Founder , Lark


CONFERENCE CONTENT
Ben Lakin, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
(+1) 781-972-5454
blakin@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com

Jason Green
Senior Conference Director
jgreen@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com

PARTNERING & SPONSORSHIP
Brian Caine
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Venture, Innovation & Partnering (VIP) Event Series
(+1) 908-809-0946
bcaine@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com