MIT CEO

June 15-16, 2026

Koch Institute at MIT

Longwood Healthcare Leaders MIT CEO brings together key thought leaders across pharma, biotech, government, academia, healthcare, and investing for two days of off-the-record discussion and networking, co-hosted with leaders at MIT. Join us June 15-16 for this not-to-be missed event at MIT’s Koch Institute, co-hosted with MIT leadership including MIT President Sally Kornbluth and MIT Institute Professors Phil Sharp and Bob Langer.

Co-Hosts

MIT CEO is co-hosted alongside leaders in the industry.

Featured Speakers

R&D Leaders

Leading BioPharma CEOs

Top BD & Strategy Executives

Renowned Academics & Leading Researchers

Government, Regulatory & Policy Leaders

Blue-Chip Investors

Cocktail Reception

Meeting participants will enjoy a lively cocktail reception at MIT’s Koch Institute at the close of the meeting.

Discussion Topics

Hear from key stakeholders on interactive discussion panels centering on some of the most important issues facing the industry today.

> BioPharma Pipeline Sourcing

> Driving Productivity in R&D

> Evolving Dealmaking Landscape

> Translating Science into Medicine

> Maintaining Patient-Centric Focus

> Aligning Priorities with the Board

> R&D Collaboration

> Developing High-Performing Teams

> Accelerating Drug Discovery

> Pipeline Prioritization

> Positioning for Commercial Success

> Global Partnerships: Working Across Borders

> Assessing Investment Risk

> Existing Pipelines: Maintaining Clinical Progress

> Adapting to Funding Environment Constraints

> Accelerating Innovation in Women’s Health

> Ecosystem of External Innovation

> Supporting Research at the Intersection of Policy & Science

> Advancing Late-Stage Assets

> Building Global Biopharmas

> Drug Approvals: Insights, Outlook, and Commitment to Patients

> The Evolving Needs of R&D

> Capital Formation and Strategic Partnerships

> Investment Outlook

Highlights from last year's MIT CEO

Watch highlights from last year's MIT CEO, including interviews with Robert Califf (former Commissioner, FDA), Maura Healey (Governor, Massachusetts), Sally Kornbluth (President, MIT), Eliav Barr (CMO, Merck), Ken Keller (CEO, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.), Janet Woodcock (former Acting Commissioner, FDA), Miguel Fernandez Alcalde (President, EMD Serono), Jorgen Soberg Petersen (Senior Partner, Novo Holdings), among others.

Register Now

MIT CEO is a not-to-be missed networking and discussion forum co-hosted with MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Institute Professors Phil Sharp (Nobel laureate) and Bob Langer, and Christoph Westphal. Space is limited at MIT’s Koch Institute for this invitation-only meeting – register now to reserve your seat and join the conversation.

Supporters

To learn more about getting involved, contact susan@longwoodhealthcareleaders.com

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Upcoming Events:

MIT CEO: June 15-16, 2026

Boston CEO: November 2-3, 2026

San Francisco CEO: January 9-10, 2027

Miami CEO: March 10-12, 2027