Where Clinical Data, Science & Evidence Transforms Women’s Health
Padma Lakshmi
Co-founder Endometriosis Foundation of America
As co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, Padma has helped drive awareness, education, and policy change for a condition that affects roughly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Having spoken openly about her own experience with endometriosis, she has brought global attention to delayed diagnosis, chronic pain, and systemic gaps in care. With unwavering candor and compassion, she continues to challenge stigma, amplify unheard stories, and advocate for a healthcare system where no woman’s pain is dismissed or ignored.
Day One - Thursday, December 3, 2026
8:50 AM The Invisible Disease: What Endometriosis Reveals About the Future of Women’s Health
Endometriosis affects millions, yet it remains widely misunderstood, underfunded, and frequently diagnosed years too late. Using endometriosis as a case study, join us in this fireside chat we reveal what this condition exposes about broader systemic failures in women’s health from research inequities to clinical blind spots. Join us as we discuss how to provide a compelling roadmap for policymakers, payers, and innovators committed to accelerating earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and more equitable investment in women’s health.
