Events

As AI reshapes the workplace, human skills become more vital than ever. Join NextGen Health Network as Abhi Soni explores how jobs are evolving, which capabilities will endure, and what students and young professionals must cultivate to thrive. Discover strategies for building meaningful connections and resilience in our AI-driven future

Abhi Soni is a business leader, strategist, and lifelong numbers enthusiast who believes the real value of analytics—and now AI—is not in generating answers, but asking the right questions that help people and organizations make better decisions. In his role as a Senior Director at Sanofi⁠, he leads teams that support commercial execution for a multi-billion-dollar business, translating complexity into action across functions and leadership levels.

Event fee contributes to a light dinner provided.

Event Fee: $10 for NextGen Health Network Members; $20 for non-members

Date and Time:
November 11, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location:
"Fishbowl" at Babson Boston, 100 High Street, Boston

Join the NextGen Health Network for an exclusive tour of Philips in Cambridge and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading health technology companies. Philips is a Dutch multinational health technology company dedicated to improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation.

The session will feature a talk by Rishi Saurabh on the journey of building a health tech product—from inception and product development to commercialization and real-world impact. Attendees will gain insights into innovation, product strategy, and the realities of bringing healthcare technologies to market.

The event will also include time for networking with fellow students, professionals, and industry leaders in the healthcare and biotech ecosystem. Please register only if you are sure you can attend.

Event Fee: Free and limited to only NextGen Health Network members

Date and Time:
November 19, 2026, 3-5 p.m.
Location:
Philips, 222 Jacobs Street, Suite 3, Cambridge, MA 02141

Many healthcare innovations fail not because the technology is weak, but because organizations struggle to drive adoption, integrate solutions into existing workflows, and scale effectively across complex healthcare systems.

Join Dustin McMahon for a conversation on what it takes to move an innovation from a promising idea to a market-leading solution. Drawing on his experience building and commercializing healthcare technologies, Dustin will share practical insights on navigating stakeholder buy-in, developing sustainable growth strategies, overcoming implementation barriers, and creating lasting value for patients, providers, and health systems.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, healthcare leader, or student interested in the future of healthcare, this session will provide actionable lessons on turning innovation into real-world impact.

Key Takeaways

• Why many healthcare innovations struggle to achieve adoption
• Strategies for gaining stakeholder buy-in and organizational support
• How to align innovation with clinical and operational workflows
• Best practices for scaling solutions across healthcare organizations
• Lessons learned from successfully bringing healthcare innovations to market

This session is ideal for aspiring healthcare innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, administrators, and anyone interested in transforming great ideas into meaningful healthcare impact.

Event Fee: Free for NextGen Health Network members; $10 for non-members

Date and Time:
January 14, 2027, 4-5:30 p.m. ET
Location:
Virtual Event

What recruiters, leaders, and career experts wish every professional knew
Everyone talks about career growth, but few understand what actually drives hiring, promotion, and leadership decisions.

Join a candid conversation with industry experts who sit on different sides of the hiring and talent development process. From reviewing resumes and conducting interviews to coaching executives and building high-performing teams, our panelists will share the realities behind how careers progress in healthcare today.

Expect practical, actionable insights on:

• Breaking through a crowded applicant pool
• Making a strong impression during interviews
• Developing executive presence and leadership skills
• Building relationships that create opportunities
• Positioning yourself for promotion and advancement
• Understanding what healthcare organizations need from their future leaders

Whether you're actively job searching or simply planning your next step, this discussion will provide strategies you can apply immediately.

A light dinner will be provided.

Event Fee: $10 for NextGen Health Network members; $20 for non-members

Date and Time:
January 27, 2026, 5-7:30 p.m. ET
Location:
"Fishbowl" at Babson Boston, 100 High Street, Boston

Build the Company You Need by Knowing the Leader You Are
Founders spend countless hours refining products, raising capital, and pursuing growth, yet many overlook one of the most critical drivers of success: understanding themselves.

Join Erin Liman, strategic advisor, executive coach, and entrepreneurship educator, for an interactive conversation on how self-awareness can become a founder's competitive advantage. Drawing on her experience helping leaders navigate ambiguity, build effective teams, and create lasting impact, Erin will explore how founders can identify their unique strengths, recognize their blind spots, and find complementary partners who help transform vision into reality.

Whether you're launching your first venture, searching for a co-founder, or building an early-stage team, this session will provide practical tools to help you focus your energy where you create the most value, strengthen collaboration, and avoid the burnout that often comes from trying to do it all alone.

Event Fee: Free for NextGen Health Network members; $10 for non-members

Date and Time:
February 27, 2026, 4-5:30 p.m. ET
Location:
Virtual Event