HEALTHCARE LEADERS CONFERENCE 2026

Conference Agenda



September 30 —
October 1, 2026
Dallas, Texas

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

4:00 PM | Hotel Check-In and HCL Registration Opens Ritz-Carlton Atrium
‍ ‍The Ritz-Carlton Dallas - 2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX

5:30 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception Ritz-Carlton Oak Patio

7:00 PM | Opening Dinner Ritz-Carlton Oak Tent

7:30 PM | Welcome Remarks

  • Larry Ross, Chair, Healthcare Leaders (Bio)

  • Andrew Chastain, President & CEO, WittKieffer (Bio)

  • Speaker Presentation - Michael Magliochetti, Operating Partner, Riverside Partners & Author, Dancing Between The Toes of Elephants ( Bio - Book)

8:30 PM | After Dinner Social Gathering Ritz-Carlton Lobby Bar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

7-8:30 AM | Shuttles depart every 10 mins from Ritz Carlton to Old Parkland (5 min ride)
‍ ‍Old Parkland - 3819 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX

7:00 AM | Coffee & Continental Breakfast    Old Parkland – Pavilion Lobby

8:00 AM | Morning Session Opening Remarks    Old Parkland – Debate Chamber

8:05 AM | 2026 HCL Innovator Award Presentation

  • Ann Barnes, CEO, IMO Health (Bio) - Presented by Larry Ross, Chair, HCL

8:45 AM | Panel: Longevity

  • Shelly Carolan, Managing Partner, Investor-Backed Healthcare, WittKieffer (Bio)

  • Jimmy St. Louis, CEO, Agentis Longevity (Bio)

  • Alyssa Rapp, CEO, Lumastem (Bio)

  • Lisa Casper, Managing Dir., WittKieffer (Bio)

  • Ritu Nalubola, Director, Life Sciences and Healthtech, Marwood Group (Bio Press Release)

9:30 AM | Break

10:00 AM‍ ‍| Fireside Chat: Agentic AI as a Value-Creation Lever in PE Portfolios 

  • Harpaul Sambhi, Co-Founder & CEO, Magical (Bio)

  • Rick Fitzgerald, Advisor, New Mountain Capital (Bio)

10:45 AM‍ ‍| Break

11:15 AM | Panel: Age Tech

  • Ted Fischer, CEO, Ageless Innovation (Bio)

  • Greg Olsen, Director, NY Office for Aging (Bio)

  • Shawn Smith, CEO & Founder, 1 True Health (Bio)

  • Amelia Hay, VP Startup Programming & Inv. at AgeTech Collab, AARP (Bio)

12:00 PM | Networking Luncheon and Grab & Go Lunches   

12:30 PM -1:30 PM | Shuttles depart from Old Parkland to DFW Airport, Fields Ranch Golf Outing in Frisco, and Tour of Dallas Networking Experience

2:00 PM | Optional - HCL Golf Outing at Fields Ranch East Course  (Future host of 2027 PGA Championship)

2:00 PM | Optional - HCL Tour of Dallas Networking Experience (Museums, shops, food, fun!)

6:30 PM | Optional - Casual Dinner at Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Shuttle transportation provided)

8:00 PM | Optional - Second Lodging Night at Omni PGA Frisco Resort