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.

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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

Speakers

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

CME

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