The 2026 Leadership Meeting Co-Chairs Explore the Educational Program

2026 Leadership Meeting Co-Chairs Deirdre Clarke (IP Counsel, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, USA) and Jennifer A. Van Kirk (Partner, Womble, Bond, Dickinson, USA) offer an inside look at the ideas, priorities, and collaboration that shaped this year’s educational program. They highlight key themes—from AI and professional judgment to value creation, well-being, and Phoenix’s innovation ecosystem—and share what they hope registrants will take back to their organizations.