This is the premier forum for urgent health conversations on access, equity, innovation, and prevention for Black Americans. Now in its third year, the USA TODAY/BlackDoctor Summit is the premier forum for urgent health conversations on access, equity, innovation, and prevention for Black Americans. This signature event convenes the nation’s leading voices in New York City to challenge assumptions, examine what’s working — and what isn’t — and drive solutions for progress in real time. Through a series of moderated panels and fireside chats – rooted in patient needs and prevention across the leading diseases impacting Black Americans – top healthcare industry leaders and medical experts will share data, lived experience, and innovation to surface tough truths to spark candid dialogue, and clarify what meaningful progress requires. This year’s theme, “Generational Health: Blueprint for Longevity,” frames Black health as a systemic inheritance – shaped by decisions, access, trust, and narratives passed across generations — and underscores why this moment calls for collective action to drive meaningful, lasting change.

The 11th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare Thought Leadership and Awards Gala honors 15 groundbreaking history-makers and trailblazers in healthcare. This year also marks the second year of the TBH Hall of Fame, spotlighting some of our most impactful past honorees who have paved the way for progress in Black health and wellness.

Learn 2 Derm is a dynamic, community-centered health fair focused on skin of color. This unique event empowers residents with culturally relevant education about skincare, prevention, and treatment of common dermatological conditions that disproportionately affect communities of color. Participants will receive practical tips on how to care for their skin and learn how to identify early signs of concern. The fair will feature interactive booths, expert-led discussions, and free resources tailored to meet the needs of our diverse community. Medical students from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), the University of California, Riverside (UCR), the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of Southern California (USC) will be on hand to share knowledge, provide support, and build meaningful connections with attendees.

BlackDoctor unveils the all-new BlackDoctor House at the Cannes-Lions Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France. The House will be home to a week-long series of programming ranging from celebrity appearances, groundbreaking panel discussions, film screenings, and festive networking events.

The National Medical Association’s (NMA) Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly is the largest gathering of Black physicians and healthcare professionals in the country. This event is where medicine, innovation, and advocacy come together. Expect cutting-edge medical education, powerful networking opportunities, inspiring speakers, and unforgettable experiences!