Events for Health Partners
Olin Business School hosts a dynamic lineup of conferences and seminars that power our Business of Health initiative. Each spring and fall, we bring together experts from across WashU and leaders in industry, investment, and policy to address the most pressing issues and emerging innovations in health and healthcare. Our monthly seminar series adds an inside look at real-world challenges and solutions, featuring case studies from seasoned practitioners, lively discussion, and valuable networking. Together, these events strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration and accelerate progress across St. Louis’ health community.
Signature Events
Health Decoded
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Business of Being Well Spring Symposium
Attend the March 31 event spotlighting advances in health research, cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovative curriculum, and real-world impact
Learn MoreUpcoming Health Decoded Events
- Thursday, November 20, 2025: Health Decoded Series featuring Kristi Hampton - Former FDA Deputy Director
- Thursday, January 29, 2026: Health Decoded Series
- Thursday February 19, 2026: Health Decoded Series featuring Fred Bendana, VP and General Manager for Enterprise Growth and Buyer Enablement at Evernorth Health Services
- Thursday, March 19, 2026: Health Decoded Series
- Thursday, April 16, 2026: Health Decoded Series featuring Aimee Billingsley, VP for HR Insights at Mercy
Health Decoded
This engaging monthly seminar series gathers leaders in health and business to pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most. Each session includes real-world case studies presented by an industry expert. Managing Director of the Business of Health Initiative, Patrick Aguilar, leads a discussion of a case with opportunities for audience Q&A, plus time for networking. Past speakers have included Vamil Divan (9/18), John Kuelper, (10/9) and Kristi Hampton, (11/20).
Fall WashU Olin | The Atlantic Business of Health Event
Hosted by WashU Olin and The Atlantic on October 15, 2025, the summit brought together top minds from academia, industry, policy, and investment to confront a central challenge: How do we close the gap between discovery, implementation, and impact?
View The Business of Health Summit