HealthCare Institute of New Jersey: Pulse 2026

This premier half-day program convenes New Jersey’s research-based biopharmaceutical and medical technology community, alongside policymakers, patient advocates, workforce partners, and academic leaders, to examine the forces shaping our state’s life sciences sector. Together, we’ll explore the latest policies, innovations, and collaborations driving the future of pharma and medtech in New Jersey.

SCHEDULE

Panel 1: Innovating for Patients: The Next Generation of Treatments and Cures (9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.)

A fast-paced look at how New Jersey’s life sciences sector is advancing the next wave of treatments and cures—from AI-driven efficiencies to sustainable innovation, patient-centered design, and public-private partnerships that improve access and equity.

Panel 2: Growing NJ's Innovation Economy: Federal and State Policy Impacts (10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.)

A discussion on how emerging federal and state policies are influencing New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem, shaping investment, research, manufacturing, and the state’s competitiveness in the life sciences and technology sectors.