Overview
2026 Agenda
October 5, 2026
5:00PM: Welcome Drinks
Join us at the Back Bar, 851 6th Ave, for welcome drinks, light bites, and networking to kick off Summit!
October 6, 2026
8:30am: Arrivals & Breakfast
9:30am: Keynote - Danny Sigurdson (Founder & CEO of Courier Health)
10am: Industry Keynote - Taco van Tiel (Head UCB USA)
11am: Fireside Chat - Brian Longo (Courier Health Advisor), Bennett Smith (Beren Therapeutics), Sev Melkonian (Alkermes), Jennifer Lichtman (Corcept Therapeutics)
12pm: Lunch & Networking
1:30-3pm: Breakout Groups
- Patient Services - Betty Tran (Beren Therapeutics), Liz Austin (Genentech), Ellis Wheby (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals)
- Field Access - Brian Schantz (Compass Pathways), Bridget Jones (Dyne), Eric Gustafson
- IT & Analytics Roundtable
3pm: Patient Story - Mark Dant (The Ryan Foundation)
3:45pm: Patient Innovators Awards Ceremony
4:30pm: Cocktail Reception
6pm: Tuesday Reception
We’re heading around the corner to Electric Shuffle after programming ends on Tuesday, so if you plan on joining us, please indicate that on your registration or reach out to colleen.wood@courierhealth.com.
Travel & Hotel Logistics
We recommend arriving Monday, October 5th, and departing on Wednesday, October 7th, to make the most of your Summit experience, networking opportunities, and all that NYC has to offer!
This year's Summit will be held at SECOND, 849 6th Ave, Midtown, NYC. SECOND is conveniently located a 7-minute walk away from Penn Station and a 6-minute walk from Herald Square.
Hotel Options
Kimpton Eventi
851 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Location of Summit
Hotel AKA NoMad
131 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
8-minute walk to Summit venue
Moxy NYC Chelsea
105 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
2-minute walk from Summit venue
Arlo NoMad
11 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
8-minute walk to Summit venue
FAQs
What can I expect?
Our Patient Innovators Summit is an invite-only event for commercial executives to come together for high-quality networking and learning. This is not a traditional conference - there are no vendors or exhibit hall. Expect quality networking, dynamic industry keynotes, and candid fireside chats and conversations with other biopharma leaders who share a passion for improving the patient experience.
This year, we have three afternoon breakouts: Market Access, Patient Services, and Commercial IT & Analytics.
The day will end with our Patient Innovators Awards Ceremony, recognizing the leading patient programs! Stay tuned for more details around nominations launching later this summer.
What if I need to make a call or take a meeting?
While we encourage attendees to block the day to be as present as possible, we know things come up. The venue provides plenty of space to break away from programming if you need to take a call, and WiFi credentials will be provided on-site.
What is the dress code?
Business. Coat and bag check will be available upon arrival.
What about dietary restrictions?
Your invite should have asked for your dietary restrictions, but please reach out to colleen.wood@courierhealth.com with any questions and concerns!
Will there be networking opportunities?
Yes, quality networking is a key focus of our Patient Innovators Summit, including:
- Monday night welcome event - spots are limited so please register here.
- Dedicated breaks and mealtimes
- Fireside chats and panel discussions
- Tuesday afternoon cocktail reception and optional dinners
We will share a private “Attendee Lookbook” in late September so attendees can familiarize themselves with other attendees.