Breakthrough Medicine 2026:
New Drugs Shaping the Future of Care
Equipping Clinicians for a New Era of Therapeutics
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Kansas City Library Plaza Branch
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Who is going to be there?
Physicians, trainees, practice leaders, advanced providers, policy makers, payer partners.
Interested in Attending?
Click the registration link below to start the process
Learn more about the Exhibitors below
About Breakthrough Medicine 2026
Breakthrough Medicine 2026 is a forward-looking medical conference dedicated to equipping physicians with the knowledge needed to navigate today’s unprecedented wave of pharmaceutical innovation. As new therapies rapidly reshape treatment standards across specialties—from oncology and dermatology to cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, pain management, and chronic condition management—clinicians must stay informed to deliver the highest-quality, evidence-based care.
This conference brings together clinical experts, industry innovators, researchers, and frontline practitioners to explore the most impactful new drug approvals, breakthrough therapeutics, and emerging technologies transforming patient outcomes. Through CME-accredited sessions, case-based discussions, and data-driven presentations, attendees will gain practical insights into mechanisms of action, indications, safety profiles, access and reimbursement considerations, and real-world implications for patient management.
Designed for busy clinicians seeking clear, actionable updates, Breakthrough Medicine 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the treatments shaping the future of care—empowering physicians to adopt new therapies confidently, thoughtfully, and ethically in their day-to-day practice.
Join us as we look ahead to the next era of modern medicine and the innovations that will define it.
Agenda
| Saturday, November 07 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast/Visit Exhibits | |
| 8:00 - 8:05 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | |
| 8:05 - 9:00 AM | GLP-1 and Similar Therapies: Beyond Diabetes | Matthew Lindquist, DO |
| 9:00 - 9:05 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors | |
| 9:05 - 10:00 AM | Novel Migraine Medications | Steve Kosa, MD |
| 10:00 - 10:20 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors | |
| 10:20 – 11:25 AM | Vaccines of 2026: Essential Updates for Clinicians | Maria P Deza Leon, MD |
| 11:25 – 12:30 PM | Networking Lunch | |
| Exhibitor Showcase | ||
| 12:30 – 1:25 PM | Innovations in Non-Narcotic Pain Management | |
| 1:25 – 2:20 PM | Advances in Biologic Therapies | Brittany Oliver, MD |
| 2:20 - 2:30 PM | Break/Visit Exhibitors | |
| 2:30 – 3:25 PM | Advances in Oral Anticoagulation | Christopher Sirridge, MD |
| 3:25 – 4:00 PM | Incorporating New Therapies Into Everyday Practice | Panel |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Brad Garstang, MD |
Attendee Cost
Cost Including in Membership:
KCMS Membership (active KCMS members including partner member hospitals: Univeristy Hospital - Kansas City and North Kansas City Health)
Non-members: $155



