The inaugural IBRI Global Forum on Science, Philanthropy, and Investment will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The forum convenes leaders across science, philanthropy, and investment to explore how their combined strengths can accelerate translational medicine and drug development, from discovery to patients. Designed as a catalyst for collaboration, the event centers on one of the most complex challenges in life sciences: how to more effectively turn breakthrough research into therapies that improve health outcomes worldwide. Through a keynote address and panel discussion, world-renowned experts will examine how aligned funding, rigorous science, and strategic investment can shorten development timelines, de-risk innovation, and scale impact.

Keynote Speaker

William G. Kaelin, Jr., MD, is the keynote speaker for the forum. Dr. Kaelin is a Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2019) and a leading physician-scientist at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His research seeks to understand how mutations in tumor-suppressor genes cause cancer, and his work has led to fundamental insights into how cells sense and respond to changes in oxygen, helping lay the foundation for the development of new therapies for cancer and other diseases.

Panel Discussion

Following the keynote, Dr. Kaelin will join a moderated panel discussion alongside other leaders across science, philanthropy, and investment:

• Moderator: Amir Pasic, PhD — IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
• Laura Grannemann — Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund
• Vincent Cordero — UChicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Registration

Registration for the event is now open. Interested attendees can secure their spot for a morning of insight, connection, and collaboration by registering at the official Eventbrite page: Register Now.