2026 Agenda
Please see below for the 2026 agenda. Check back for more updates!
Please see below for the 2026 agenda. Check back for more updates!
March 5, 2026 | In-Person (New York City) & Virtual
8:00 am ET
Enjoy a welcome breakfast and network with your fellow attendees…
9:00 am ET
In the face of national challenges and negative headlines, we are seeing progress at the local level with specific strategies, campaigns, and programs. Today’s highly interactive program will highlight those local success stories, examine why they are working and how to scale them, and activate our community to keep the momentum going even with more work to be done.
Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus, Northwell Health
9:10 am ET
Jose Prince, MD, FACS, FAAP, Vice Chair, Surgery, Northwell Health
9:15 am ET
This opening talk will take a look at the data and metrics underpinning the recent trends in reduction in violent crime.
Jeff Asher, Co-Founder, AH Datalytics
9:25 am ET
After his opening talk, Jeff Asher and Rob Wilcox will sit-down for a conversation to explore the trends and factors that are driving this decline.
Jeff Asher, Co-Founder, AH Datalytics
Gregory Jackson Jr., Former Deputy Director of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention; President, The Rocket Foundation
Moderator: Rob Wilcox, President and CEO, Fund for a Safer Future
Regional ecosystem leaders share strategies that are making a measurable difference in reducing gun violence at the local level, drawing lessons that can be replicated to other cities across the country.
9:35 am ET
This panel will focus on how Healthcare Systems and Community Outreach Organizations are collaborating to interrupt suicide attempts and self-destructive behavior through mental health intervention programs.
Rob Allen, President and CEO, Intermountain Health
Moderator: Megan Mahncke, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Intermountain Health
9:55 am ET
10:00 am ET
This panel will focus on how the Cleveland Cavaliers are leveraging their cultural influence and community trust to bring together coalitions, engage local stakeholders, use non-traditional resources, and drive a reduction in gun violence.
Kevin Clayton, Executive Vice President, Chief Impact and Equity Officer, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment
Myesha Watkins, Administrator, Office of Violence Prevention; Public Safety and Justice Services, Cuyahoga County
Becky Ruppert, President and CEO, Leadership Cleveland
Moderator: Ramon Soto, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Northwell Health
10:25 am ET
10:30 am ET
10:55 am ET
Jose Prince, MD, FACS, FAAP, Vice Chair, Surgery, Northwell Health
Regional ecosystem leaders share strategies that are making a measurable difference in reducing gun violence at the local level, drawing lessons that can be replicated to other cities across the country.
11:00 am ET
This panel will focus on how Community Violence Intervention groups and Law Enforcement are partnering to generate a reduction in gun violence through focused deterrence, social programs, and community-led approaches.
11:25 am ET
11:30 am ET
Gains have been made in reducing gun violence – but now, how do we maintain the momentum? This panel will focus on how to sustain progress over time, highlighting effective and replicable strategies from across the nation.
John MacPhee, CEO, The Jed Foundation
Nancy Fishman, Senior Director, Criminal Justice Grantmaking, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Moderator: Rob Wilcox, President and CEO, Fund for a Safer Future
11:55 am ET
12:00 pm ET
An uplifting moment that will inspire positivity and action.
Gabby Giffords, Former Congresswoman; Co-founder, GIFFORDS
12:05 pm ET
Heading into our interactive lunch breakout session, we’ll tee up the process and rally the audience to deliver actionable outcomes through interactive roundtable discussions.
12:10 pm ET
Grab lunch and join discussion groups to discuss these pressing topics and establish actionable strategies, partnerships, and next-steps…
Discussion Topics Include:
1:30 pm ET
Jose Prince, MD, FACS, FAAP, Vice Chair, Surgery, Northwell Health
1:35 pm ET
Shining a spotlight on how gun violence prevention initiatives, research, and funding are being scaled nationwide through innovative strategies and collaborations.
Jackie Gerhart, Chief Medical Officer, Epic
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Editor in Chief, JAMA
Moderator: Chethan Sathya, MD, Trauma Surgeon and Director, Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Northwell Health
2:00 pm ET
Summarizing some of the key takeaways from today, and prompting action for getting involved throughout the year.
2:10 pm ET
Grounding us in the perspectives from survivors and those who have lost loved ones.
Lesley Hu, Founder & Pierce’s Mom, Pierce’s Pledge
2:25 pm ET
John D’Angelo, MD, President and CEO, Northwell Health
* tentatively confirmed