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2026
Brands in the room
- Eight Sleep
- Humanaut
- HYROX
- Oura
- Whoop
- a16z
- General Catalyst
- Next Ventures
- Fountain Life
- Function Health
- Solidcore
- Midi
- Noom
February 21st, 2026 · Stanford School of Medicine
2026
- speakers
- 34
- sessions
- 11
- partners
- 10
The program
Main stage
Welcome & Framing
Keynote · 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM · 1 speaker

This opening session sets the tone for the day and explains why we are gathering to focus on consumer led health and wellness at Stanford. We will introduce the core question of the summit, how individuals can practically take control of their health outside the four walls of the hospital, and why this moment in technology, science, and culture makes that question so important. You will hear an overview of the leaders and perspectives represented on stage throughout the day, including founders, investors, academics, and operators. By the end of the session, you will understand the structure of the agenda, how the key themes connect, and what we hope you will carry into your own work and life.
Zach TeigerConference Founder
Future of Medicine 3.0
Keynote · 9:10 AM – 9:25 AM · 1 speaker

This session explores where healthcare is heading and why the current model is not enough. We will unpack the shift from Medicine 2.0, which focuses on treating illness once it appears, to Medicine 3.0, which emphasizes prevention, personalization, and continuous engagement with health. The conversation will highlight how science, data, and technology are reshaping care, and what needs to change in our systems and infrastructure to truly meet people where they are. Attendees will walk away with a clearer sense of what NextMed looks like in practice and what it means for companies, clinicians, and consumers.
Daniel KraftFounder: NextMed Health, Digital.Health & Continuum Health Ventures · NextMed Health
Founder Showcase
Session · 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Startup pitch competition
The Optimization Layer
Perform
How do we train with intention, recover with precision, and perform at our peak throughout life.
Metabolic Health In Everyday Life
Panel · 11:40 AM – 12:10 PM · 3 speakers



This session looks at how nutrition, metabolic tracking, and continuous glucose monitoring can work together to improve whole person health. Speakers will unpack how specific foods and habits influence blood sugar, energy, and long term metabolic resilience in ways people can actually feel day to day. You will hear how companies are using real time data, structured experiments, and personalized coaching to help people move from generic “healthy eating” advice to targeted actions that fit their bodies and lifestyles. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what truly matters in metabolic health, what is noise, and how to translate numbers on a dashboard into meaningful behavior change.
Geoff CookCEO · Noom
Michael SnyderProfessor of Genetics · Stanford / JanuaryAI
Christopher GardnerDirector of Nutrition Studies · Stanford School of Medicine
Sleep, Recovery and Peak Performance
Session · 1:10 PM – 1:45 PM · 2 speakers


This session explores how high quality sleep and intentional recovery drive sustained performance in work, sport, and everyday life. Speakers will unpack core sleep science and recovery principles, then dig into how new technology is turning those insights into real behavior change. Leaders from Eight Sleep will take you under the hood of its proprietary system, showing how sensors, data, and AI can detect patterns, personalize recommendations, and improve sleep over time. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what actually matters for sleep and recovery, and how to translate metrics into practical decisions that support peak performance.
Matteo FranceschettiCEO & Co-Founder · Eight Sleep
Matthew Walker, PhDScientific Advisor · Eight Sleep
The Quantified Self
Session · 1:45 PM – 2:20 PM · 3 speakers



This session looks at how advanced wearables, continuous monitoring, and AI driven analytics are reshaping the way athletes and everyday high performers understand their bodies. Speakers will unpack how metrics such as heart rate variability, sleep stages, and recovery scores are moving from personal dashboards into clinical conversations, care plans, and research. The discussion will explore both the opportunities and the friction that arise when consumer generated health data enters the medical system. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what a truly quantified life could look like, what is realistic today, and how companies are building bridges between consumer technology and healthcare.
Ricky BloomfieldChief Medical Officer · Oura
Alex VannoniHead of Healthcare Product · Whoop
Mohammed IqbalFounder & Chairman · SweatWorks
The Biological Layer
Extend
How are advances in medical technology and care delivery changing the way we live longer.
The Business of Healthspan & Longevity
Keynote · 9:25 AM – 10:05 AM · 4 speakers




This session examines how science based approaches to longevity and healthspan are moving from niche experiments into scalable businesses. Founders of leading longevity and healthspan companies will discuss how they translate research into products, services, and experiences that help people live higher quality lives for longer. The conversation will explore business models, evidence standards, and what it really takes to build trust in a space crowded with hype. Attendees will gain a practical view of where the market is headed and how serious operators are navigating regulation, reimbursement, and consumer demand.
Alex MatherCEO & Founder · Eternal
Jim DonnellyCo-Founder & CEO · Humanaut Health
Mel StrongFounding Partner · Next Ventures
William KappCEO · Fountain Life
Aging with Purpose
Session · 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM · 4 speakers




This session dives into the science of aging and what it takes to live a high quality life for as long as possible. Experts will translate cutting edge research on how and why we age into practical levers that individuals and companies can actually influence. You will also hear from founders who are building products, treatments, and programs that aim to slow, and in some cases partially reverse, biological aging inside the body. The discussion will separate signal from noise and highlight what is scientifically grounded today, what looks promising, and what remains speculative.
Carolina Reis OliveiraCEO & Co-Founder · One Skin
Chris MirabileCEO & Founder · Novos
Rachele PojednicChief Science Officer · Restore Wellness
Robert FriedCEO · Niagen Bioscience
Health Beyond Hospitals
Panel · 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM · 4 speakers




This session explores how a new generation of companies is moving care beyond traditional hospitals and clinics and into everyday life. Leaders from Superpower, Function Health, and Midi Health will share how they design care models that meet people where they are through virtual first services, data driven programs, and continuous relationships instead of episodic visits. The conversation will focus on what it takes to build trust, integrate with or work around existing systems, and deliver outcomes that feel both clinically credible and deeply human. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how care delivery is being rebuilt from the ground up for a consumer led world.
Joanna StroberCEO & Founder · Midi Health
Chao WangChief Commercial Officer · Jona
Pranitha PatilCBO & Co-Founder · Function Health
Zara Butte, MDClinical Advisor · (hims, Superpower, Lyv)
The Human Layer
Connect
How do we cultivate deeper relationships with ourself, our purpose, and our people.
Mental Health in the age of AI
Panel · 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM · 4 speakers




AI is already used for self-help, triage, and clinician copilots. We’re seeing consumers turn to AI for emotional support, counseling, and self-administered therapy. This panel asks: How do we expand AI’s role in mental health while increasing net benefits—and what boundaries make that true? Clinicians, builders, and researchers will map where AI fits today, weigh benefits vs. risks (privacy, equity, crisis response), and highlight additional measures for kids and young adults. The goal is an informative, balanced conversation that equips attendees to interpret claims and ask better questions.
Fay KallelChief Product Officer · Headspace
Elias Aboujaoude, MD, MAClinical Professor · Stanford School of Medicine
Victor CarrionProfessor and Vice-Chair of Psychiatry · Stanford University
David BurnsProfessor & Founder · Stanford & Feeling Good
The New Social Gathering
Panel · 4 speakers




Bryan MyersCEO · [solidcore]
Dr. Jonathan LearyCEO · Remedy Place
Douglas GremmenChief Growth Officer · Hyrox
Tyler WaksteinCRO · Eudemonia
The Knowledge Layer
Foundation
Building the essential understanding and frameworks that underpin consumer wellness innovation.
Investing in the Future of Health
Panel · 2:20 PM – 2:55 PM · 4 speakers




This session brings together investors who are backing the next generation of health and wellness companies. The conversation will focus on which trends and technologies look most compelling, and what separates durable opportunities from hype. Speakers will walk through real approaches to monetization and commercialization, including how they think about pricing, distribution, evidence, and regulation for long term viability. Attendees will leave with a clearer lens for evaluating opportunities in consumer led health, from early experiments to scalable businesses.
Julie YooGeneral Partner · a16z
Alison RyuPartner · Able Partners
Holly MaloneyManaging Director · General Catalyst
Kurt SeidenstickerFounding Partner · Starshot Ventures
On stage in 2026
A–Z by first name
Alex MatherEternal
Alex VannoniWhoop
Alison RyuAble Partners
Bryan Myers[solidcore]
Carolina Reis OliveiraOne Skin
Chao WangJona
Chris MirabileNovos
Christopher GardnerStanford School of Medicine
Daniel KraftNextMed Health
David BurnsStanford & Feeling Good
Douglas GremmenHyrox
Elias Aboujaoude, MD, MAStanford School of Medicine
Fay KallelHeadspace
Geoff CookNoom
Holly MaloneyGeneral Catalyst
Jim DonnellyHumanaut Health
Joanna StroberMidi Health
Dr. Jonathan LearyRemedy Place
Julie Yooa16z
Kurt SeidenstickerStarshot Ventures
Matteo FranceschettiEight Sleep
Matthew Walker, PhDEight Sleep
Mel StrongNext Ventures
Michael SnyderStanford / JanuaryAI
Mohammed IqbalSweatWorks
Pranitha PatilFunction Health
Rachele PojednicRestore Wellness
Ricky BloomfieldOura
Robert FriedNiagen Bioscience
Tyler WaksteinEudemonia
Victor CarrionStanford University
William KappFountain Life
Zach Teiger
Zara Butte, MD(hims, Superpower, Lyv)
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