2026 PQMD Global Health Policy Forum: Full Schedule

Please note: Registration is now closed. Please contact Rylee Shear at [email protected] if you have any questions.

9:00am EDT

PQMD Finance Workshop: New Pathways for Financing Health

Monday April 27, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Pfizer Headquarters, Hudson Yards @ 510 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA

Designed for PQMD members, this interactive Finance Workshop convenes ahead of the Global Health Policy Forum to explore how global health work is being financed amid growing resource constraints. Led by Karen Wilson, Founder & CEO of GV Partners, the session builds on her recent Pillar Talk, “Capital for Health: Demystifying Investment Models & Mobilizing Resources for Impact”, and responds...
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Monday April 27, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pfizer Headquarters, Hudson Yards

Pre-Conference Event, Workshop

12:59pm EDT

DAY 1: EXECUTIVE FORUM | The Global Health Reset

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:59pm - 12:59pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Sense-making at altitude: what has changed, why it matters, and the system now taking shape.This day focuses on shared understanding. Sessions will explore the global forces reshaping health leadership, governance, and financing, and what they collectively signal about the current and emerging global health landscape. Discussions will surface how geopolitical shifts, fiscal constraints, and...
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Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:59pm - 12:59pm EDT
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DAY 1

1:00pm EDT

Arrival & Networking Welcome

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Check in, grab a coffee, and connect with colleagues before we begin. Light refreshments will be available.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

OPEN

2:00pm EDT

PQMD Welcome

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Speakers

EJ Ashbourne

Executive Director, PQMD

As Executive Director of PQMD, Elizabeth (EJ) Ashbourne is responsible for furthering PQMD’s commitment to championing and advancing standards in medical supply and service donations by developing the vision, strategy, and execution of the organizations five pillars of work.

Prior to joining PQMD, EJ was most recently the Managing Partner for EJA Consulting, a small private firm specializing in strategic planning, fundraising, international development and joint venture support, mission driven event management, and all aspects of non-profit turn-around... Read More →

Kavita Sood-Isaacs

Chair; Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy, PQMD; Baxter International Inc.

Kavita (pronounced Kuh-vee-tha) Sood-Isaacs is the current Board Chair of PQMD and the Associate Director of Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy at Baxter International Inc. In this role, she leads the Baxter Foundation’s signature partnerships, disaster relief strategy... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 1

2:20pm EDT

Keynote Conversation: Framing the Reset – The Geopolitical and Financial Landscape

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Global health is entering a period of recalibration. Geopolitical tension, fiscal pressure, and shifting development priorities are reshaping how international health cooperation operates. Leaders examine what these changes mean for fragile settings, humanitarian response, and long-term health system resilience.

Chairs

Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Jeffrey L. Sturchio is chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria and chairman of the International Society for Urban Health. He is also the former chairman and CEO of Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of... Read More →

Speakers

Rt. Hon. David Miliband

President & CEO, IRC

David Miliband is the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. He oversees the agency’s operations in 40 crisis-effect countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs throughout Europe and the Americas. The IRC’s mission is to help the world’s... Read More →

Joy Phumaphi

Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

Joy Phumaphi is a former Minister of Health of Botswana; former Assistant Director General at WHO; and Former Vice President & Head of Human Development Network at the World Bank. She chairs the Botswana National Gender Commission and is Board Chair of the Rollback Malaria Partnership... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 1

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3:20pm EDT

Fireside Reflections: Looking Back to Look Ahead - Lessons from Global Health Diplomacy in Times of Transition

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:20pm - 3:40pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Global health cooperation is undergoing significant transformation, as shifting political priorities, changing financing realities, and evolving institutional roles reshape the landscape. But is this moment fundamentally different from past periods of change? Drawing on decades of experience in global health diplomacy, Ambassador Kolker reflects on the trajectory of global health, how the...
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Chairs

Dr. Laura Hoemeke

Founder and Professor, Hoemeke Global, Ltd. and University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health

Dr. Laura Hoemeke is a global health consultant and public health professor with long-term experience in advocacy, program design and management, and health policy design, implementation, and analysis. Her experience includes 15 years of residence in Francophone Africa and short-term... Read More →

Speakers

Jimmy Kolker

Ambassador [retired]

Jimmy Kolker is a Global Health Diplomat and retired U.S. Ambassador. Ambassador Kolker served as Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2014-17. In this role, he was the Department’s chief health diplomat, representing the... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:20pm - 3:40pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 1

3:40pm EDT

Executive Panel: Redrawing the Map – Leadership, Leverage & the Future of Global Health Cooperation

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

As traditional funding and governance models evolve, new forms of leadership are emerging across governments, philanthropy, civil society, and the private sector. This panel explores where influence now sits within the global health ecosystem and how organizations can work together to sustain access to care.

Chairs

Mark Chataway

Managing Partner, FINN Partners

Mark Chataway is an expert in policy analysis and development, opinion research and communications. Mark’s work includes access in Europe and the global South, sustainability, reputation and issues management. Mark has worked for governments such as the European Commission, Switzerland... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Afua Basoah

Co-Founder & General Partner, Fern Capital Group

Afua is a health strategist, investor, and ecosystem builderwith over 20 years of experience operating at the intersectionof healthcare, capital, and innovation. In 2025, she cofounded Fern Capital Group, a venture capital firm backingearly-stage women’s healthtech companies across... Read More →

Suzanne Ehlers

CEO and Executive Director, USA for UNHCR

Dr. Allison Goldberg

President, Merck Foundation

With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of public health, policy, and strategy, Dr. Allison Goldberg leads Merck’s social impact investments strategy, advancing public health and business goals through public-private partnerships, corporate philanthropy, product... Read More →

Amy Weaver

CEO, Direct Relief

Amy Weaver is Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief, where she leads one of the world’s largest humanitarian medical aid organizations focused on improving health outcomes for people affected by poverty, disasters, and emergencies.

After a transformative 12-year career at Salesforce—where she served as President and Chief Financial Officer—Amy brings a unique combination of operational discipline and purpose-driven leadership to the nonprofit sector. At Direct Relief, she is focused on expanding global a... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 1

4:40pm EDT

PQMD Legacy of Leadership Award

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

This award recognizes leaders who have championed PQMD and helped shape its growth as a collaborative force for improving access to quality health care worldwide. Through their leadership and partnership, they have advanced the values that define PQMD’s work. Their continued contributions reflect the enduring importance of collaboration and carry forward the mission that has guided PQMD for the...
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Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 1

5:00pm EDT

Picture Perfect: Group Photo

Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

DAY 1

5:15pm EDT

Evening Reception: Conversations & Connections

Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Close out the day with an informal gathering. Enjoy light fare, refreshments, and time to connect with colleagues.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

7:59am EDT

DAY 2: GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY FORUM | Delivering Access in a Reordered World

Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:59am - 5:30pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Translation to action: How global shifts show up in countries, partnerships, and delivery.Building on the system-level view, Day 2 examines how these changes are experienced on the ground. The focus is on country leadership, cross-sector partnerships, and the practical realities of delivering access—across health systems, supply chains, and last-mile delivery. Sessions will highlight how...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:59am - 5:30pm EDT
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DAY 2

8:00am EDT

Networking & Welcome

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

8:30am EDT

PQMD Welcome & Day 2 Kickoff

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Opening remarks.

Speakers

EJ Ashbourne

Executive Director, PQMD

Sean Carroll

President & CEO, Anera

Sean Carroll is Anera’s president and chief executive officer. Sean oversees a wide range of programs that reach refugees and vulnerable families in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan, from educating out-of-school Syrian youth and bringing water to under-served communities... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 2

8:45am EDT

Keynote: The New World Order of Global Health

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:05am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

The global health landscape is being reshaped by geopolitical change, evolving partnerships, and new pressures on financing and delivery. This keynote explores how these forces are redefining the institutions, relationships, and systems that support health access worldwide.

Speakers

Dr. Peter Singer

Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto

Dr Peter Singer is a leader in global health and innovation, with over 35 years of experience in building innovative institutions with high social impact. He is currently a board member of Grand Challenges 🇨🇦 and the Azrieli Foundation, and Professor Emeritus at University of... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:05am EDT
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DAY 2

9:05am EDT

Spotlight Conversation: Reimagining Global Health Architecture: From Lusaka to Accra — What Comes Next?

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:05am - 9:25am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Recent global discussions have emphasized stronger country leadership and more coordinated global health institutions. This conversation explores how those principles may reshape the architecture of global health cooperation in the years ahead.

Chairs

Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Speakers

Dr. John-Arne Røttingen (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

CEO, Wellcome

John-Arne Røttingen is Chief Executive Officer of Wellcome, UK. He has served as Ambassador for Global Health at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, been Adjunct Scientific Director at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and Visiting Fellow of Practice at Blavatnik School... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:05am - 9:25am EDT
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DAY 2

9:25am EDT

Health Under Pressure: The Global Lens

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:25am - 10:05am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

National leaders are navigating changing financing environments, evolving partnerships, and rising health demands. This session explores how governments are translating global priorities into national policies and delivery strategies that expand access to medicines and strengthen health systems.

Chairs

Dr. Laura Hoemeke

Founder and Professor, Hoemeke Global, Ltd. and University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health

Speakers

Pape Amadou Gaye

CEO, Baobab Institute

Pape Amadou Gaye is a leading figure in public health and international development. With over 40 years' experience, he has established himself as a visionary leader, committed to social justice, health equity and the empowerment of local actors in Africa.

Of Senegalese origin, he began his career with the US Peace Corps, before working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Los Angeles Olympic Committee. He holds an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles, which reinforces his ability to combine... Read More →

Joy Phumaphi

Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:25am - 10:05am EDT
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DAY 2

10:05am EDT

Scaling Affordable Healthcare: Lessons from the Frontlines

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:05am - 10:25am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Innovative, affordable, and scalable care models are expanding access to quality healthcare in emerging health systems. Drawing on real-world implementation, this discussion highlights how new delivery and payment approaches can grow with demand while strengthening health system sustainability over time.

Chairs

Mark Chataway

Managing Partner, FINN Partners

Speakers

Sylvana Quader Sinha (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

Founder, Chair of Board, Praava Health

Sylvana Q. Sinha is Chair of the Board at Praava Health, which she founded in 2014 and led as CEO for nearly 11 years. A Columbia Law and Harvard-trained lawyer and foreign policy expert, she previously held senior roles at global firms and institutions including BCG, Weil Gotshal... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:05am - 10:25am EDT
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DAY 2

10:25am EDT

Health Under Pressure: The Domestic Lens

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:25am - 10:55am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Policy decisions within national systems play a critical role in access to care. This discussion examines how domestic policy is evolving and influencing health services, prevention efforts, and system resilience.

Chairs

Erica Tavares

Sr. Director, US Programs & Advancement, International Medical Corps

Sr. Director, US Programs & Advancement, IMC
Vice Chair, PQMD

A dynamic and politically savvy fundraising professional, Erica Tavares leads partnership development and private fundraising efforts at International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian organization that has delivered more than $2.2 billion in health care services over 30 years... Read More →

Speakers

Joe Dunn

Chief Policy Officer, NACHC

A two-time graduate of The George Washington University, Joe has spent more than 25 years in Washington, DC, working on Capitol Hill and in a variety of government relations roles. He joined NACHC in January 2021 to lead the policy team after his tenure at Cigna. Before that, he served... Read More →

Dr. Manisha Juthani

Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health

Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health
President, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Professor Adjunct Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine

Manisha Juthani, MD, is the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:25am - 10:55am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 2

10:55am EDT

Break

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:55am - 11:15am EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:55am - 11:15am EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

11:15am EDT

From Policy to Practice: Building Sustainable Access Through Partnerships, Markets, and Systems

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Designed to move beyond high-level commitments, this conversation examines how policy decisions, financing approaches, and market structures translate, or fail to translate, into sustained access on the ground. It explores how partnerships across public, private, and civil society actors are evolving; how market dynamics and procurement models influence availability and affordability; and how...
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Chairs

Dr. Derek Yach

Global NCD Advisor; Global Public Health Expert, CMMB; Global Health Strategies LLC

Dr. Derek Yach, MBChB, MPH, is a global health leader whose career spans more than four decades across public health, policy, academia, and the private sector. He has held senior leadership positions at the World Health Organization, Rockefeller Foundation, Vitality Institute, and... Read More →

Speakers

Doug Fountain

Executive Director, Christian Connections for International Health

Doug Fountain is Executive Director of Christian Connections for International Health, a global network of 124 faith-based organizations working in 90 LMICs. Doug has held executive positions at Medical Teams International and Uganda Christian University; he helped found the Christian... Read More →

Chirfi Guindo

Executive Vice President, Strategic Access, Policy, Communications, Merck & Co., Inc.

Chirfi Guindo is executive vice president, Strategic Access, Policy & Communications, and a member of the company’s executive team. In this role, Chirfi is responsible for the company’s global policy, pricing and access strategies, ensuring strong alignment and integration between... Read More →

Allison Neale

Head of Government Strategic Initiatives & Global Health Security, Henry Schein, Inc.

Allison Neale has worked at the intersection of global health, emergency preparedness, public policy, and commercial strategy for more than twenty-five years. In her current role, she leads strategic initiatives at Henry Schein that sit at the intersection of public policy, government... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 2

12:15pm EDT

Spotlight Session: U.S. Policy Considerations Shaping Global Health

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

U.S. policy decisions continue to influence global health programs, partnerships, funding priorities, and implementation strategies worldwide. This conversation offers insights into how current policy discussions may shape the next phase of international health cooperation.

Chairs

Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Speakers

Jeffrey Graham

Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD), US State Department

A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Jeff Graham is the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). He was the inaugural Principal Deputy Coordinator for Global Health Security and Diplomacy for the bureau. He leads a team of health... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
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DAY 2

12:45pm EDT

Networking Lunch & Special Session - Middle East in Focus: Health Access Amid Crisis

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

During this extended lunch, participants are invited to join a timely conversation on the evolving health landscape across the Middle East. Drawing on frontline experience and recent leadership perspectives, the discussion will explore how health systems are responding to ongoing conflict, displacement, and disruption in the region, and what it takes to sustain access to care in rapidly changing...
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Speakers

Dr. Firass Abiad (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

Former Minister of Health, Republic of Lebanon

Firass Abiad is the former Minister of Public Health of Lebanon, from September 2021 to February 2025. Prior, he was the chairman of the board and general manager of the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, the largest public hospital in Lebanon. During his tenure, he led the efforts... Read More →

Sean Carroll

President & CEO, Anera

Dr. Rand Salman

Health Program Director (Palestine), Anera

Dr. Rand Salman is a distinguished medical doctor specializing in Community Medicine with a subspecialty in Epidemiology. She currently serves as the Health Program Director at American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), where she leads strategic initiatives to improve health outcomes... Read More →

Matan Sivek

Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer, IsraAID

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

2:00pm EDT

Health Systems: Strengthening the Frontline

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Strong health systems depend on capable frontline providers and community-level delivery. This session explores practical approaches to strengthening the health workforce, expanding primary care, and building service models that reach underserved populations.

Chairs

Dr. Verónica M. Arroyave

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy; Executive Director, Baxter Healthcare; Baxter Foundation

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Mwayabo Jean Claude Kazadi

Senior Technical Advisor-Health System Strengthening, World Vision US

Dr. Kazadi is working with World Vision US, as the Senior Technical Advisor for Health System Strengthening and under this role he cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with various donor agencies, institutions, and individuals internationally to increase World Vision (WV... Read More →

Dr. Uche Ralph-Opara

Chief Health Officer, Project-HOPE

Dr. Uche Ralph-Opara is a medical doctor and global health expert with two decades of extensive experience in leading, designing and implementing health and development projects across Africa. Her expertise spans across a diverse range of fields including infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS... Read More →

Dr. Kate Tulenko

Founder & CEO, Corvus Health

Dr. Kate Tulenko is a globally recognized expert in health workforce and health systems, the former Director of the US government’s global health workforce project, and the former coordinator of the World Bank’s Africa health workforce program. She is currently serving two... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 2

2:50pm EDT

AI in Health Delivery: What’s Coming, What Counts, and What It Takes to Scale

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:50pm - 3:40pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support health delivery, from improving clinical decision-making to strengthening health programs in low-resource settings. This discussion focuses on real-world examples and examines what it takes to move promising technologies from pilot projects to scalable solutions.

Chairs

Katie Seigenthaler

Managing Partner, Finn Partners

Speakers

Anna Carter

Global Health Portfolio Lead, Google Research

Anna Carter serves as the Global Health Portfolio Lead for Google Research, where she drives the translation of cutting-edge AI research into real-world public health solutions. Currently, Anna leads public health research for Google's Earth AI. Previously, she held positions at the... Read More →

Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

CEO, Health AI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health

A Portuguese-Canadian medical doctor trained in infectious diseases with experience in global health and science-based policymaking, Ricardo served four terms as a Member of Parliament in Portugal on health and foreign affairs committees.

Ricardo is the CEO of ‘HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health’, the founder and president of the 'UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health ', Chair of the Board of the Harvard-Charité Global Health Policy Lab, and Chair of the Centre for Global Health... Read More →

Saba Husain

Senior Director Global Health Initiatives, Eli Lilly and Company

Saba Husain leads Lilly’s 30X30 global health philanthropy and oversees philanthropic product donations, driving initiatives that expand health access and strengthen community well-being worldwide. At Eli Lilly, Saba has contributed to the development of breakthrough medicines and... Read More →

Dr. Neal Lesh

Chief Strategy Officer, Dimagi

Neal Lesh is Chief Strategy Officer at Dimagi, where he leads innovation in scaling digital solutions for global health. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington and an MPH from Harvard. Neal has helped develop Dimagi's appraoch to the responsible use of... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:50pm - 3:40pm EDT
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DAY 2

3:40pm EDT

Delivering Access Where it Matters

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:20pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Ensuring patients receive medicines and care requires reliable procurement, strong supply chains, and coordinated delivery systems. This discussion connects policy and financing debates with the operational realities of delivering health products and services where they are needed most.

Chairs

Kavita Sood-Isaacs

Chair; Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy, PQMD; Baxter International Inc.

Speakers

Joanna Bichsel

CEO & Founder, Kasha

Joanna Bichsel is the Founder and CEO of Kasha, Africa’s leading ecommerce platform for health and patient adherence, delivering health products and general consumer goods to the last mile across East, West, South, Central and North Africa. Joanna has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer... Read More →

Kevin Burlew

Vice President of Operations - Atlantic Division, Cencora

Kevin M. Burlew is Vice President of Operations at Cencora, a Fortune 8 global pharmaceutical services company, where he leads operational strategy across multiple large-scale distribution centers spanning six states. With more than 28 years of executive leadership experience in Fortune... Read More →

Temitayo Erogbobo (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

Global Head, Government affairs & Partnerships, AxMed

Temitayo (Tayo) Erogbogbo is Global Head of Government Affairs & Partnerships at Axmed. He has over two decades of combined private-sector and international development experience, 18 years of which were spent in the pharmaceutical industry, occupying multiple roles that include commercial... Read More →

Vincent Monde Simangolwa (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

Medical Donations Lead - Zambia, Children International

Vincent Monde Simangolwa is a health and development expert with over a decade of experience strengthening public health systems across Sub-Saharan Africa and globally. As Product Donations Manager at Children International Zambia, he leads a national program that has significantly... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:20pm EDT
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DAY 2

4:20pm EDT

Announcements & Transitioning Break

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:20pm - 4:30pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:20pm - 4:30pm EDT
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OPEN

4:30pm EDT

Breakout Sessions - From Insight to Action: Advancing Delivery in a Reordered World

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Breakouts will carry forward key Day 2 discussions, translating insights into practical considerations while helping to seed the financing, resilience, and delivery conversations on Day 3. Health Under Pressure: Country Leadership and System TradeoffsFacilitator: Joy Phumaphi, Pape Gaye, Dr. Laura HoemekeCountry leaders are navigating competing demands, constrained resources, and shifting external...
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Speakers

Joanna Bichsel

CEO & Founder, Kasha

Kevin Burlew

Vice President of Operations - Atlantic Division, Cencora

Anna Carter

Global Health Portfolio Lead, Google Research

Dr. Jessica Flannery

Health Specialist, The World Bank Health Directorate

Dr. Jessica Flannery is a Health Specialist at the World Bank's Health Directorate, where she works on health systems resilience and strengthening, with a focus on fragile, conflict, and violence-affected settings. Her career — spanning over eighteen years across the World Bank... Read More →

Pape Amadou Gaye

CEO, Baobab Institute

Dr. Neal Lesh

Chief Strategy Officer, Dimagi

Kate Masuch

Director, Corporate Sustainability & Social Impact, Novo Nordisk

Prof. Dr. Mwayabo Jean Claude Kazadi

Senior Technical Advisor-Health System Strengthening, World Vision US

Joy Phumaphi

Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Erica Tavares

Sr. Director, US Programs & Advancement, International Medical Corps

Dr. Kate Tulenko

Founder & CEO, Corvus Health

Dr. Derek Yach

Global NCD Advisor; Global Public Health Expert, CMMB; Global Health Strategies LLC

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
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DAY 2

5:30pm EDT

End of Day 2

Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

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Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 2

6:30pm EDT

Forum Dinner

Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Vintage Green Rooftop @ 303 Lexington Ave 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA

Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Vintage Green Rooftop

OPEN

7:59am EDT

DAY 3: GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY FORUM | Resourcing the Future of Global Health

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:59am - 4:00pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Building for durability: what it will take to sustain access through financing, resilience, and delivery in a world of chronic need and recurring shocks.The final day looks forward, focusing on what it will realistically take to sustain access over time. Discussions will examine how global health efforts can be financed, staffed, and delivered in an environment defined by constrained resources,...
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Thursday April 30, 2026 7:59am - 4:00pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

8:00am EDT

Networking Welcome

Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Participants reconnect over tea and coffee.

Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

9:00am EDT

PQMD Welcome & Day 3 Kickoff

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

This opening session will focus on the resources required to sustain progress in global health.

Speakers

EJ Ashbourne

Executive Director, PQMD

Julie Jenson

Director, International Product Donations, Global Health & Social Impact, Pfizer

Julie Jenson is a Director on Pfizer’s Global Health & Social Impact team, where she leads the company’s strategy for international medicine and vaccine donations. In addition to donations, she partners with NGO’s and global health stakeholders to improve health care delivery... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

9:20am EDT

Keynote: The Global Health Outlook - Data-Driven Insights on Future Needs

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Reliable data helps governments and partners anticipate where health needs are growing and where resources must be directed. This session presents insights into global health spending, trends, and what the data suggests about future priorities for investment.

Speakers

Dr. Joseph Dieleman

Professor, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Joseph Dieleman, PhD, is Professor of Health Metric Sciences at the University of Washington, Seattle. He also leads the Resource Tracking research team at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). This team has completed research focused on estimating healthcare spending... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

9:40am EDT

Unlocking the Capital Chain: Access, Obstacles & Opportunity in Global Health Finance

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

As global health needs expand, traditional funding sources are under increasing strain while expectations for measurable results continue to grow. This session explores how capital currently moves through the global health ecosystem and where bottlenecks limit scale and impact. Speakers will examine emerging financing models, new revenue streams, and the partnerships required to mobilize capital...
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Chairs

Karen Wilson

Founder & CEO, GV Partners

Karen is the Founder of GV Partners, working with companies and investors on sustainability and impact strategies. She bridges the private, public and academic sectors, working on sustainable finance, ESG, impact investment and impact measurement. She currently serves on the Pictet... Read More →

Speakers

Michael Anderson

CEO, MedAccess

Michael Anderson, CB is CEO of MedAccess, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to improving access to essential health products and medical innovations. Drawing on $200m capital provided by British International Investment, MedAccess has used innovative finance to improve access... Read More →

Augustin Flory

Managing Director Innovative Partnerships and Development Finance, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance

Augustin Flory is the Managing Director of Innovative Partnerships and Development Finance at Gavi, where he leads the organization’s work in development finance, innovative financing—including the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm)—private sector partnerships... Read More →

Maraki Fikre Merid

Vice President, East Africa and Middle East, Anadach Group

Maraki is an accomplished health strategist, global health expert, and business entrepreneur, bringing over two decades of experience across North America, the Middle East, and Africa. As Vice President for East Africa and the Middle East at Anadach Group, she brings a unique set... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

10:40am EDT

Break

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT

Gallery | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

A brief pause for networking and refreshments.

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Gallery | Well& by Durst

OPEN

11:00am EDT

NCDs: Building the Resources to Sustain Long-Term Health

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

This session is designed to examine how countries and partners can build the financial, institutional, and delivery capacity required to respond to NCDs over the long term, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It will explore how prevention, treatment, and chronic care models must evolve; what this shift means for health financing and workforce capacity; and how cross-sector...
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Chairs

Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio

Chairman, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Speakers

Katie Dain

Chief Executive Officer, NCD Alliance

Katie Dain is Chief Executive Officer of NCD Alliance, a global network of civil society organisations dedicated to transforming the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Katie has worked with NCD Alliance since its founding in 2009 and is widely recognised as a leading... Read More →

Jon Hicks

Global Health Director, Access to Healthcare, Amgen

Jon Hicks is Global Health Director, Access to Healthcare at Amgen, where he leads efforts to expand access to medicines and strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries. He focuses on how global health strategies are translated into real-world access, shaping scalable... Read More →

Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet

President & CEO, Vital Strategies

Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet is a recognized leader in global health and health equity. Currently, she serves as the President and CEO of Vital Strategies where she leads a team of over 400 individuals working in 80+ countries to ensure that everyone, everywhere, is protected by equitable... Read More →

Dr. Joseph Lubega

Director, Global Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence (HOPE), Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center

Dr. Joseph Lubega is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital, and Director of Texas Children’s Hospital’s Global HOPE Program.With Texas Children’s Hospital’s Global HOPE Program, he led... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

11:55am EDT

The Disasters Ahead: Systems Under Stress

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:55am - 12:45pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Disasters are becoming more frequent, more complex, and increasingly intertwined with long-term system fragility, placing sustained pressure on health systems worldwide. This forward-looking discussion explores how systems are preparing for overlapping crises and how they can better absorb shocks and recover faster. Speakers will examine how financing, workforce capacity, supply chains, and system...
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Chairs

Julie Jenson

Director, International Product Donations, Global Health & Social Impact, Pfizer

Speakers

Aurelien Hubert

Head of Humanitarian Aid and Medicine Donation, Foundation S - The Sanofi Collective

Aurelien Hubert is the Head of Emergency Response and Medicine Donation at Foundation S – The Sanofi Collective. With a background in Internal Audit and M&A notably at IBM, Aurelien joined Sanofi, where he held various finance roles in R&D, culminating as the CMC CFO. He holds degrees... Read More →

Rebecca Milner

Chief Advancement Officer, International Medical Corps

Rebecca Milner, Chief Advancement Officer, mobilizes partnerships, resources and awareness in support of International Medical Corps programs that some 20 million people a year globally. A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides lifesaving healthcare and... Read More →

Dr. Ciro Ugarte

Director, Health Emergencies, Pan American Health Organization

Works to increase the health sector resilience to emergencies and disasters. Our priority is to deliver rapid, predictable, and comprehensive support to Member States in terms of prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery in case of any threat... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:55am - 12:45pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

12:45pm EDT

Leadership Lunch Experience - Paths to Making an Impact in Global Health

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Senior leaders share candid reflections on their careers in global health.

Speakers

Michael Anderson

CEO, MedAccess

Sean Carroll

President & CEO, Anera

Katie Dain

Chief Executive Officer, NCD Alliance

Pat Garcia-Gonzalez

CEO, The Max Foundation

For more than 28 years, Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, CEO and Cofounder of The Max Foundation, has dedicated herself to improving the lives of cancer survivors around the world. A native of Argentina, Pat has a master’s degree from the University of Washington and a technical degree in... Read More →

Pape Amadou Gaye

CEO, Baobab Institute

Jimmy Kolker

Ambassador [retired]

Joy Phumaphi

Executive Secretary, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

Stewart Simonson

Senior Advisor, Global Health Strategies

Stewart Simonson is a senior adviser with Global Health Strategies in New York City. From 2019 until 2024, he was the World Health Organization (WHO) representative at the United Nations. Previously, Simonson was assistant director-general for general management at WHO Headquarters... Read More →

Dr. Peter Singer

Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto

Craig Williams

CEO-Partner; CEO, Flagship Pioneering; Apriori Bio

Craig Williams joined Flagship Pioneering in 2023 as Operating Partner and CEO and President of Apriori Bio. Apriori Bio is a leading health security company with a mission to provide humanity with variant-proof protection against rapidly-evolving viruses.

Prior to Flagship, Craig spent more than two decades at GSK and ViiV Healthcare. During his time at GSK, Craig was charged with developing business strategies, managing operations and driving sales for vaccines and therapeutics globally, helping to launch over 15 vaccines and medicines

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Thursday April 30, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

OPEN

2:15pm EDT

Anticipating the Next Threat: AI, Viral Evolution, and the Future of Pandemic Preparedness

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:15pm - 2:35pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Predictive science is reshaping preparedness, from tools that anticipate viral evolution to the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and climate data to forecast risk. The discussion will examine how emerging technologies can move us from reactive containment to proactive readiness. It will also consider the evolving investment landscape, and what it will take to design...
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Chairs

Mark Chataway

Managing Partner, FINN Partners

Speakers

Craig Williams

CEO-Partner; CEO, Flagship Pioneering; Apriori Bio

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

2:35pm EDT

Delivering Healthcare in Protracted Crisis and Conflicts

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Millions of people now live in settings affected by prolonged conflict and instability. This panel will focus on the realities of sustaining health services in fragile and conflict-affected settings, where crises present large-scale challenges and traditional models of financing, coordination, and delivery are under strain.

Chairs

Rajni Samavedam

Managing Partner & CEO, Rabin Martin

Rajni is an experienced and strategic leader with consulting depth and business acumen working in public health and life sciences. She is currently the Managing Partner and CEO for Rabin Martin a health consulting firm that works globally. She oversees all global client relationships... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Firass Abiad (VIRTUAL SPEAKER)

Former Minister of Health, Republic of Lebanon

Sean Carroll

President & CEO, Anera

Dr. Jessica Flannery

Health Specialist, The World Bank Health Directorate

Chris Skopec

President, Project Hope

Chris Skopec is the President of Project HOPE. He provides executive oversight across Project HOPE and helps steer Project HOPE as it scales its impact, deepens partnerships, and advances its mission to place power in the hands of local health care workers. Chris also serves as... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

3:25pm EDT

Global Health Diplomacy in a New Era: Preparing Leaders for a Changing World

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:25pm - 3:45pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Global health leaders increasingly operate in a complex diplomatic environment shaped by competing interests and shifting alliances. This session reflects on the skills and strategies needed to navigate these dynamics while maintaining cooperation around shared health priorities.

Chairs

Dr. Verónica M. Arroyave

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy; Executive Director, Baxter Healthcare; Baxter Foundation

Speakers

Jimmy Kolker

Ambassador [retired]

Stewart Simonson

Senior Advisor, Global Health Strategies

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:25pm - 3:45pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

3:45pm EDT

Ensuring Access: Aligning for What Comes Next

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

The Forum concludes with reflections on the week’s discussions and the partnerships needed to sustain progress and ensure continued access to care worldwide.

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DAY 3

4:00pm EDT

End of Day 3

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

6:00pm EDT

Optional Social Meet-Up

Thursday April 30, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Clinton Hall @ 16 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018, USA

Join colleagues for an informal no-host meet up at Clinton Hall to continue the conversation.

Thursday April 30, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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