Hear from leading researchers and top industry innovators as they discuss how cutting-edge engineering and biosensing are revealing the dynamic signals of human health—driving the next generation of breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and human performance.
Hosted by Boston University College of Engineering, the annual Catalyst Summit brings together faculty, alumni, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to explore the ideas and innovations shaping the future. Attendees gain new perspectives on emerging technologies, groundbreaking research, and engineering's role in solving society's greatest challenges.
Location
Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
665 Comm Ave., Boston MA 02215
17th Floor
Thursday, September 17 | 5:30–7:30 pm
Fireside Chat with BU President Melissa Gilliam and Noubar Afeyan, CEO and Founder of Flagship Pioneering
Reception & Networking
Friday, September 18 | 8:30 am–2:30 pm
8:30-9 am | Breakfast & Registration
9-9:15 am | Opening Remarks
9:20-9:55 am | Fireside Chat: 50 Million Signals: What Wearables Are Teaching Us About Human Health, Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer, WHOOP in conversation with James Galagan (BU, BioSens8)
10-10:40 am | Panel: Reading the Body Without Breaking It: The Future of Biosensing
10:40-11 am | Break
11-11:35 am | Keynote Conversation: Julie Kim, CEO of Takeda
11:40 AM-12:10 pm | Lightning Talks: Building Health Innovation Responsibly
12:15-1:30 pm | Lunch, Networking & Innovation Showcase
1:30-1:55 pm | Fireside Chat: Shyamal Patel, SVP of Science, Oura Ring, in conversation with Brian Dunkin, ENG’85
2-2:25 pm | Distinguished Alumni Awards
2:25-2:30 pm | Closing Remarks