2026 Visionary Leaders – Women’s HealthX

2026 Visionary Leaders

At Women’s HealthX, we bring together the entire ecosystem who are spearheading advancements in fertility and reproductive health, menopause and healthy aging, sexual health and wellness, maternity and maternal care, and chronic disease management. Together, they share real world case studies and practical insights into how evidence, data, and innovative technologies are being applied to solve the most pressing challenges in women’s health today so that women can live longer and healthier lives.

Speakers

Michael Annichine, CEO at Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation Logo

Michael Annichine

CEO
Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation

David Friend, Chief Science Officer at Daré Bioscience Daré Bioscience Logo

David Friend

Chief Science Officer
Daré Bioscience

Emily Lau, Director, Women's Heart Health Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital Brigham and Women's Hospital Logo

Emily Lau

Director, Women's Heart Health Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Suneela Vegunta, Vice Chair, Women's Health Research Division at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Logo

Suneela Vegunta

Vice Chair, Women's Health Research Division
Mayo Clinic

Barb DePree, Director of Women’s Health at Holland Hospital Holland Hospital Logo

Barb DePree

Director of Women’s Health
Holland Hospital

Liz Powell, Founder at Women’s Health Advocates Women’s Health Advocates Logo

Liz Powell

Founder
Women’s Health Advocates

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Julie Rois

Division Director, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
UPMC

Kesha O'Reilly, Global Director, Medical Affairs HIV Franchise at Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences Logo

Kesha O'Reilly

Global Director, Medical Affairs HIV Franchise
Gilead Sciences

Katie Baca-Motes, CEO at GSD Health Research GSD Health Research Logo

Katie Baca-Motes

CEO
GSD Health Research

Call for Speakers - WHX

Apply to speak at the only women’s health event laser focused on closing the gender health gap

We are looking for visionary leaders who can share solutions across the most pressing challenges facing women’s health today. If you are passionate about driving change and committed to women’s health innovation, we would love to hear from you.