STAT Breakthrough Summit East 2026 takes place on March 19 in New York City at Apella by Alexandria, 450 East 29th Street, and online through the STAT virtual platform.[1][2] The event brings together leaders from healthcare, biotech, the pharmaceutical industry, and academic laboratories to discuss important research, discoveries, and advances in medicine.[1][5] The agenda includes real-time conversations about the future of science and medicine with innovative speakers.[4] Speakers include Jane Grogan of Biogen, Sharon Mates of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Stelios Papadopoulos of Exelixis, and Jacob Van Naarden of Eli Lilly.[1] The event responds to the challenges of 2025, such as massive cuts in federal funding, changes in government policies, and growing skepticism toward science and medicine.[1][5] Participants can reserve a room at the Royalton Park Avenue Hotel for a discounted rate of $319 per night.[1] Accreditations are available for the press upon request.[5]