October 6, 2026

3rd Annual Foley Hoag Life Sciences Regulatory Summit

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 - 6:00 pm ET

Foley Hoag
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210

Keynote

Susan Winckler

CEO, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration

Moderator

Bryant Godfrey

Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare Department, Chair, FDA Practice at Foley Hoag

Panelist

Tess Cosad

Founder & CEO, Bea Fertility

Panelist

Matthew Piscitelli

Associate at Foley Hoag

Moderator

Caroline Farrell

Counsel at Foley Hoag

Panelist

Liz Leahy

Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Engagement and Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans

Panelist

Annie Acs

Executive Director, Global Public Policy, Eli Lilly

Panelist

Thomas Bergamo

MBA, Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement, AtriCure

Panelist

Andrew London

Partner and Chair, Healthcare Litigation Practice at Foley Hoag

John Lanza

Partner at Foley Hoag

Panelist

Lex Carnivex

Founder & CEO, Mellivor.AI.

Susan Winckler
Bryant Godfrey
Tess Cosad
Matthew Piscitelli
Caroline Farrell
Liz Leahy
Annie Acs
Thomas Bergamo
Andrew London
John Lanza
Lex Carnivex

This Year's Summit

Join us for our third annual Life Sciences Summit and an in-depth exploration of the evolving FDA and regulatory landscape facing life sciences companies today. We will bring together leading legal leaders, industry executives, and innovators to discuss the latest regulatory shifts, enforcement trends, and strategies for market access in a rapidly changing environment. Whether you are navigating compliance challenges, preparing for future litigation risks, or seeking insights on policy and pricing, this event will provide valuable perspectives and practical guidance.

AGENDA

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:  Registration and Networking Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks 

1:10 PM – 1:50 PM: Keynote Address 

  • Susan Winckler, CEO, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Panel I: FDA Regulatory Updates

2:50 PM – 3:10 PM: Networking and Refreshment Break 

3:10 PM – 4:00 PM: Panel II: Reimbursement and Market Access Updates

  • Caroline Farrell, Counsel, Foley Hoag
  • Liz Leahy, Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Engagement and Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans
  • Annie Acs, Executive Director, Global Public Policy, Eli Lilly
  • Thomas Bergamo, MBA, Senior Director, Market Access & Reimbursement, AtriCure
  • Andrew London, Partner, Chair, Healthcare Litigation Practice, Foley Hoag

4:10 PM – 5:00 PM: Panel III: AI Meets the Clinic: Navigating the Regulatory, IP, and Compliance Landscape for AI-Enabled Life Sciences

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM: Closing Remarks

5:10 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking Reception 

Our Boston Life Sciences Summit Team

Our Boston Life Sciences Summit Team: Learn more about our cross-disciplinary team who are ready to talk all things life sciences in Boston