CONV2X Decentralized Health & Life Science Summit Releases FIRST SPEAKER COHORT

Stamford, CT, USA – WEBWIRE – Monday, June 1, 2026

Partners in Digital Health is proud to announce the first speaker cohort for ConV2X Decentralized Health — a landmark gathering of innovators, clinicians, technologists, and policy leaders reimagining the future of healthcare through decentralized infrastructure.

This inaugural cohort represents some of the most consequential voices at the intersection of blockchain, AI, digital health, and regulatory science:

Ajaz Hussain — Former Deputy Director, Office of Pharmaceutical Science, U.S. FDA Regulatory science authority with decades of experience shaping pharmaceutical policy.

Anjum Khurshid — Chief Data Scientist, Sentinel Operations Center, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Expert in federated data networks, pharmacovigilance, and real-world evidence.

Leo Anthony Celi — Associate Professor of Bioethics, Harvard Medical School Champion of open science, equitable AI, and ethical data practices in global health.

Daniel Conway, PhD — Associate Director, Blockchain Center of Excellence; Clinical Professor of Information Systems, University of Arkansas Speaking on quantum threats and cyber resilience in blockchain-enabled health systems.

Himanshu Jain — Technology, AI Strategy & Innovation Leader Driving large-scale AI and digital transformation in biopharmaceutical innovation.

Chris Brodersen — Managing Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets, EisnerAmper Advising organizations on digital asset strategy, tokenization, and blockchain adoption across regulated industries.

Salim Aftab — Principal Architect, Cyber Security, Cognizant Technology Solutions Bringing enterprise-scale cybersecurity architecture expertise to decentralized health platforms.

Francisco Curbera — SVP of Research and Development, Accrete Advancing AI-driven intelligence and decision-support platforms.

Nitin Gaur — Head of Financial Institutions, Nethermind Architect of enterprise blockchain strategy with deep expertise in DeFi and institutional digital assets.

Shawnna Hoffman — CEO, Armored Quantum Speaking on quantum-safe security frameworks for decentralized health infrastructure.

Jose Bolanos — CEO, Nimbus Speaking on quantum computing and cybersecurity implications for decentralized health infrastructure.

Rama Rao — CEO, BloqCube Building decentralized clinical trial infrastructure to accelerate drug development.

Jim Nasr — CEO, Acoer Leading blockchain-native health data and analytics.

Radhika Iyengar — Co-Founder, StarChain Ventures Pioneering venture investment at the frontier of blockchain and life sciences.

Nikhil Varma, PhD — Associate Professor, Anisfield School of Business, Ramapo College of New Jersey Researching blockchain applications in business and healthcare systems.

Additional speakers and workshop leaders to be announced.

A second speaker cohort is coming soon. Invitations have been extended to speakers from organizations including Mayo Clinic, U.S. FDA, NIH, DARPA, NIST, and others.

Register now: https://conv2xsymposium.com/shop/?add-to-cart=6644

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