Agenda
Day 1
Wednesday, January 29
Eating Ourselves Sick: How Food Got Us Here and How Food Will Get Us Out
10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Join health visionary Dr. Mark Hyman as he unpacks the roots of the diabetes and obesity epidemic, challenges the quick-fix allure of GLP-1 medications, and makes a compelling case for food as medicine. He’ll explore how we can reverse damaged metabolism with science-backed lab testing to better understand and address metabolic biomarkers. This dynamic session will dive into how food got us to this point and how food can pave the way to better health. Discover why what we eat today is the key to reversing tomorrow's health crises.
Mark Hyman, MD
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Function Health
Sami Inkinen, M.Sci, MBA
CEO & Founder, Virta Health
Walking the GLP-1 Tightrope: Balancing expectations, outcomes and financial realities
10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET
Join this panel of industry leaders as they dive into the complex questions surrounding GLP-1s today. Are these medications the miracle drugs they’re made out to be–or the financial tipping point for employers and health plans? This session explores how employers and health plans can craft thoughtful strategies to address competing priorities: delivering clinical outcomes while managing costs, balancing medical necessity against vanity use, and leveraging GLP-1s to drive retention without breaking the bank.
Frank Dumont, MD
Medical Director, Virta Health
Kim Henrichsen, RN
Interim President, St. Louis University and Saint Mary’s Hospital, SSM Health
Holly Lofton, MD
Obesity Medicine Specialist, NYU Langone Health
Alan Moses, MD
Former Chief Medical Officer, Joslin Diabetes Center and Former Global Chief Medical Officer of Novo Nordisk A/S
Derek Mydlarz, MD, MPH
Global Executive Director, Health Benefits and Services, GE Appliances
Feeding the Mind: Nutrition’s Role in Treating Cognitive Disease and Mental Illness
11:15 am PT / 2:15 pm ET
Research shows that nutrition can transform the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and even diseases like Alzheimer’s. Join two of the preeminent leaders in the field of metabolic psychiatry to explore the connection behind nutrition and mental health. Learn how a food-first approach can heal the brain through metabolic optimization and create impact far and wide for your members.
Georgia Ede, MD
Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatrist
Chris Palmer, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Caroline Roberts, MD
Medical Director of Research, Virta Health
Day 2
Thursday, January 30
Longevity: The Hidden ROI for Employers and Health Plans
9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET
Join longevity pioneer, Dr. Peter Attia, as he reveals why investing in health span isn’t just good for individuals–it’s transformative for organizations. In this fireside chat, Peter will connect the dots between improved employee health, reduced healthcare costs, and enhanced productivity. Learn how prioritizing long-term wellness delivers measurable returns, creating a win-win for employers, health plans, and the workforce. Discover the untapped potential of longevity as the ultimate ROI.
Peter Attia, MD
Founder of Early Medical, host of The Drive podcast, and author of Outlive
Sami Inkinen, M.Sci, MBA
CEO & Founder, Virta Health
AI in Healthcare: Separating the Breakthroughs from the Buzz
9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET
The focus on AI in healthcare has shifted from “Should we use AI?” to “How can we leverage AI to create real value for patients, providers, and organizations?” As AI’s capabilities rapidly evolve, it is critical to identify the highest-value use cases while understanding where human expertise remains essential. Join leading AI and digital health experts to explore how AI can improve member and clinician experience today, and where a human touch outperforms automation.
Simon Hayhurst
Chief Product Officer, Virta Health
Munjal Shah
Co-Founder and CEO, Hippocratic AI
Ken Su
Product Lead, Applied AI for Healthcare and RiskAI, Google LLC
Jenny Zhao
Co-Founder and CPO, Bambu AI
The Overlooked Connection Between Menopause and Metabolic Health
10:15 am PT / 1:15 pm ET
Menopause is more than a hot flash, with hormonal shifts setting women up for long-term struggles with weight regulation and insulin sensitivity. Looking for a quick-fix, many are turning to GLP-1s to lose weight. With more than 1 million entering menopause in the US each year, it’s time to acknowledge the connection between menopause, obesity and type 2 diabetes, and offer women the support they need to thrive in this period of life. Join this session to learn how these conditions are related and what downstream impact is possible by helping women renew their metabolic health.
Jessica Shepherd, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Hers and Author of Generation M
Greeshma Shetty, MD
Director of Quality and Safety, Virta Health
Adam Wolfberg, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer, Virta Health
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