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E M E R G E N C E

Impact Entrepreneurship Summit

Friday, June 5, 2026  ·  9:15 AM – 4:30 PM

Stanford University, California

The Emergence Impact Entrepreneurship Summit is the flagship gathering of Stanford's Emergence, bringing together a curated group of leaders across healthcare, venture, industry, and community to engage directly with next generation impact founders.

At its core, the Summit centers on Emergence entrepreneurs developing solutions to complex health and societal challenges. Rather than formal presentations, the day is designed for direct exchange, exploration, and cross-sector dialogue.

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What to Expect

A Day Built for Direct Engagement

Emergence Founders' Ventures
Emergence founders' ventures addressing complex health challenges.
Innovation Studios
Small-group, hands-on engagement with founders and domain experts.
Cross-Sector Dialogue
Cross-sector dialogue across healthcare, venture, and industry.
Curated Networking
Curated networking throughout the day.
Why Attend

Make an Impact.
Build Connections.

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Engage directly with Stanford innovators at early stages
02
Contribute perspectives that shape emerging solutions
03
Connect with a curated group of investors, community, and healthcare leaders
Innovation Studios

Five Tracks. Real Challenges.
Collaborative Solutions.

Founder teams surface real challenges from their work. Participants engage in structured small-group discussions to explore trade-offs, test assumptions, and generate practical next steps.

Track A
Next Generation Diagnostics & Precision Medicine
Track B
AI & Consumer Health
Track C
Food as Medicine
Track D
Healthcare Access & Social Impact
Track E
Investment for Health Impact
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