One of the largest private equity events in the United States healthcare market
McGuireWoods’ Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference is a premier two-day healthcare and life sciences investment-focused conference that offers numerous opportunities to learn from and network with colleagues across the sectors, as well as dynamic keynotes and exciting panel discussions.
Attendees
Private equity funds, independent sponsors, senior and mezzanine lenders, investment bankers, C-level executives, consultants and principals in healthcare and life sciences industries.
Featured Conversations
Michael Lewis
Abigail Wen
April 29, 2026
April 30, 2026
New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis will join the HCPE stage for a moderated conversation on Day 1 of HCPE.
Michael Lewis has written more than 20 books including numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers. Following his interests in sports, finance and the intricacies of the human condition, his books capture and influence culture for decades beyond their publish dates. With his Wall Street background, Lewis’ curiosities frequently lead to stranger-than-fiction stories of the financial industry.
Mr. Lewis will share a compelling insider-outsider perspective that will challenge attendees to think differently about risk, innovation and the narratives that drive capital and outcomes.
Day 2 of HCPE will feature insights from AI and technology leader Abigail Wen, followed by Q&A.
Described by Forbes as, “One of the most respected voices in fairness and AI,” Abigail is also a New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker and a woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence. She speaks frequently on topics of leadership, equity, representation, ethics and creative careers.
In her career in tech, Abigail has negotiated multibillion-dollar deals on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, worked in venture capital and hosted Intel’s Artificial Intelligence podcast featuring leading industry experts. Her latest NYT best selling novel and accompanying film, THE VALE, follows an inventor family who creates an AI-generated virtual reality fantasy world.
Fireside Chat with Christopher W. Kersey & Scott Becker
Christopher W. Kersey
Founding Managing Partner of Havencrest Capital Management and
Former Chairman of the Board of Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Scott Becker
Founder Becker’s Healthcare and Becker Business Media and
Partner at McGuireWoods
Scott and Christopher will explore how industry expertise can translate into broader impact through investing: touching on key themes shaping today’s landscape, including value creation, leadership alignment, and the gap between emerging trends and practical execution.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
If your firm or company would like more information about becoming a sponsor at future conferences, please contact healthcareevents@mcguirewoods.com.
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1,000+
Registrants
20
Breakout Panels
134
Speakers
The Ritz-Carlton
Healthcare at McGuireWoods
Operating a business in the healthcare marketplace is more challenging than ever. Participants must navigate pressures from shareholders and constituents to maximize profits and contain costs while maintaining compliance with an ever-changing array of laws and regulations. As one of the largest healthcare practices in the country, the McGuireWoods Healthcare Group has seasoned lawyers who understand these competing interests and counsel clients in virtually every area of law.
We focus on providing a full complement of legal services to our core clients across the healthcare sector, covering corporate and transactional, regulatory, litigation and labor & employment advice, among other areas of law. We help clients achieve their goals while managing governmental compliance and other legal challenges, and our deep and varied areas of focus allow us to immerse ourselves in our clients' businesses.
