Conquering Obesity Summit
Redefining Obesity Care across the Clinical Spectrum
10/28/2025 - October 29, 2025
The Inaugural Conquering Obesity Summit is the dedicated meeting point for providers, payers, pharma, tech, and other leading organizations to define and build plans to advance the new paradigm of obesity care. Bringing together strategic thinkers and practical implementers from providers, payers, pharma, tech, and supporting organizations, this summit will house the crucial discussions on our way to our shared mission—to conquer obesity. Built around expert insights, dynamic learning opportunities, and high-quality interactions, this summit will provide tangible takeaways, guidance for our attendees and future work, and new connections from across the industry.

Tuesday, October 28

The Nexus of Food as Medicine and Obesity Care Workshop Registration Open

– 2:15 pm PRE-CONFERENCE LUNCH WORKSHOP: The Nexus of Food as Medicine and Obesity Care

View full workshop details here.

Main Conference Registration Open

THE BIG PICTURE—REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF OBESITY

Chair's Welcome Remarks

Patrice Harris, Co-Founder & CEO, eMed Digital Healthcare , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer , eMed Digital Healthcare

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Building a Comprehensive and Multimodal Approach to Obesity Care

Photo of Justin Ryder, Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery, Lurie Children’s Hospital , Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery , Lurie Children’s Hospital
Justin Ryder, Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery, Lurie Children’s Hospital , Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery , Lurie Children’s Hospital

Panelists:

Photo of Pamela Brandt, Director, Obesity Medicine & Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Inova Bariatrics , Director, Obesity Medicine , Inova Health System
Pamela Brandt, Director, Obesity Medicine & Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Inova Bariatrics , Director, Obesity Medicine , Inova Health System
Photo of Michael Knight, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University , Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine , The George Washington University
Michael Knight, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University , Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine , The George Washington University
Photo of Janine Kyrillos, Enterprise Medical Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Weight Management, Jefferson Health , Enterprise Medical Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Weight Management , Jefferson Health
Janine Kyrillos, Enterprise Medical Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Weight Management, Jefferson Health , Enterprise Medical Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Weight Management , Jefferson Health

Refreshment Break with Exhibit Viewing

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
The GLP-1 Hype Train—Navigating the New Playing Field of Obesity Care

Photo of Patrice Harris, Co-Founder & CEO, eMed Digital Healthcare , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer , eMed Digital Healthcare
Patrice Harris, Co-Founder & CEO, eMed Digital Healthcare , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer , eMed Digital Healthcare

Panelists:

Photo of Disha Narang, Director, Obesity Medicine, Endeavor Health , Director of Obesity Medicine; Endocrinologist , Endeavor Health
Disha Narang, Director, Obesity Medicine, Endeavor Health , Director of Obesity Medicine; Endocrinologist , Endeavor Health
Photo of Sabyasachi Sen, Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, George Washington University , Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry , George Washington University
Sabyasachi Sen, Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, George Washington University , Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry , George Washington University
Photo of Cate Varney, DO, Obesity Medicine Director, UVA Health , Obesity Medicine Director , UVA Health
Cate Varney, DO, Obesity Medicine Director, UVA Health , Obesity Medicine Director , UVA Health

Close of Day

Wednesday, October 29

Registration Open

Networking Breakfast

OBESITY LIFESTYLE MEDICINE—THE NEXT FRONTIER?

Chair's Welcome Remarks

Lucia M. Novak, President, Diabesity LLC , NP-Diabetologist and Obesity Specialist , Diabesity LLC (President, Founder)

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Transforming Obesity Care with the Integration of Lifestyle Medicine

Photo of Aruna Nathan, Primary Care Physician, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, AbsoluteCare , Primary Care Physician, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist , AbsoluteCare
Aruna Nathan, Primary Care Physician, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, AbsoluteCare , Primary Care Physician, Lifestyle Medicine Specialist , AbsoluteCare

Panelists:

Photo of Farah Deshmukh, Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program, Hackensack Meridian Health , Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program , Hackensack Meridian Health
Farah Deshmukh, Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program, Hackensack Meridian Health , Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program , Hackensack Meridian Health
Photo of Asma Khapra, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Pandora Health , Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer , Pandora Health
Asma Khapra, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Pandora Health , Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer , Pandora Health
Photo of Monique Nadeau, Co-Founder & CEO, EatLove , Co Founder & CEO , EatLove
Monique Nadeau, Co-Founder & CEO, EatLove , Co Founder & CEO , EatLove
Photo of Disha Narang, Director, Obesity Medicine, Endeavor Health , Director of Obesity Medicine; Endocrinologist , Endeavor Health
Disha Narang, Director, Obesity Medicine, Endeavor Health , Director of Obesity Medicine; Endocrinologist , Endeavor Health

Coffee Break with Exhibit Viewing

CLINICAL CASE STUDIES

Overcoming Access Barriers through Telemedicine

Photo of Hayley Miller, Medical Director, Metabolic Health, ThirtyMadison , Medical Director, Metabolic Health , ThirtyMadison
Hayley Miller, Medical Director, Metabolic Health, ThirtyMadison , Medical Director, Metabolic Health , ThirtyMadison
  • A look at how telemedicine programs are providing access to patients in need
  • What are the specific considerations for treating obesity via telemedicine?
  • How is this work becoming the standard of care and scaled?​

The Next Decade of Pediatric Obesity Treatment

Photo of Justin Ryder, Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery, Lurie Children’s Hospital , Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery , Lurie Children’s Hospital
Justin Ryder, Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery, Lurie Children’s Hospital , Vice Chair, Research, Department of Surgery , Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Discuss current treatment options for pediatric obesity
  • Describe how the pipeline of advanced therapeutics might change the landscape
  • Examine barriers to combating the pediatric obesity epidemic​

Preventative Healthcare for Obesity in Maryland

Photo of Alexandra Moran, Community Health Improvement Director, University of Maryland , Community Health Improvement Director , University of Maryland
Alexandra Moran, Community Health Improvement Director, University of Maryland , Community Health Improvement Director , University of Maryland
  • Explore how and where preventive measures are being deployed
  • Understand what the results and learnings so far have been
  • What are the future goals for this work?​

THE NEW NORMAL IN OBESITY HEALTHCARE?

Harness Technology and Digital Therapeutics in Obesity Management

Photo of Farah Deshmukh, Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program, Hackensack Meridian Health , Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program , Hackensack Meridian Health
Farah Deshmukh, Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program, Hackensack Meridian Health , Director, Obesity & Lifestyle Program , Hackensack Meridian Health

Technology and digital therapeutics are rapidly transforming obesity management by enabling more personalized care, greater patient engagement, and improved clinical outcomes. This presentation will focus on the practical integration of digital tools into obesity treatment, including the use of wearable devices for monitoring physical activity, sleep, and dietary habits. We will also discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help support obesity and lifestyle medicine practice. The expanding role of telemedicine, virtual appointments, remote coaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration, will be highlighted as a means to increase access and continuity of care for patients with obesity. Additionally, the session will explore the emerging application of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices for metabolic profiling and real-time feedback, allowing for more precise and responsive interventions. Key barriers to the adoption of these technologies, such as digital literacy, data privacy, and cost, will also be addressed. Attendees will gain practical insights into overcoming these challenges and effectively integrating digital therapeutics into clinical practice, paving the way for the future of technology-enabled obesity care.

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS IN OBESITY MEDICINE

Panel Moderator:

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Enhancing Health Literacy amongst Medical Professionals—Breaking Stigma and Misinformation

Photo of Lucia M. Novak, President, Diabesity LLC , NP-Diabetologist and Obesity Specialist , Diabesity LLC (President, Founder)
Lucia M. Novak, President, Diabesity LLC , NP-Diabetologist and Obesity Specialist , Diabesity LLC (President, Founder)

Panelists:

Photo of Sonia L. Bahroo, Clinician, Obesity & Endocrinology, Capital Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates , Physician Associate , Endocrinology & Obesity , Capital Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates
Sonia L. Bahroo, Clinician, Obesity & Endocrinology, Capital Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates , Physician Associate , Endocrinology & Obesity , Capital Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates
Photo of Jeanne Blankenship, Executive Consultant, Policy and Public Affairs, The Obesity Society , Executive Consultant, Policy and Public Affairs , The Obesity Society
Jeanne Blankenship, Executive Consultant, Policy and Public Affairs, The Obesity Society , Executive Consultant, Policy and Public Affairs , The Obesity Society
Photo of Deboleena Dutta, Founder & CEO, Viora Health , Founder & CEO , Viora Health
Deboleena Dutta, Founder & CEO, Viora Health , Founder & CEO , Viora Health

Refreshment Break with Exhibit Viewing

Close of Conference


For more details on the conference, please contact:

Jason Green

Senior Conference Director

Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Email: jgreen@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com

 

For sponsorship information, please contact:

 

Phillip Zakim-Yacouby 

Senior Business Development Manager

Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Phone: (+1) 781-247-1815

Email: philzy@cambridgeinnovationinstitute.com


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