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The future of health starts here

A catalyst for the progress in global health

The Manova Summit brings together innovations and ideas on the frontier of health and wellness by using co-creation to inspire innovation and move the future of health forward. We are pioneering leaders, accomplished experts and revolutionary thinkers sparking a health and wellness evolution with the power to transform the way we care for everyone.

Our Mission

Encourage those at the frontier of health and wellness to power a global evolution in the ways we care for our selves and the world. Together, can explore a new era of global health by bringing forward stories and ideas from people who shape the future of health.

A look at previous speakers

The Manova Summit is committed to convening global thought leaders from around the world.  We bring together some of the most impressive and innovative people who have shaped the future of health.

Penny Wheeler, MD
We're going from "what's the matter with you?" to "what matters to you?"

CEO of Allina Health

Katie Couric
I don’t think there is a more noble thing to do than to help people live longer, happier, healthier lives.

Award-winning Journalist

Co-Founder, Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C)

Founder, Katie Couric Media

Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz
You need people all throughout your company who are asking the right questions, at the right stages.

Theranos Whistleblowers

Andy Slavitt
People who invest money in health care are investing in all the wrong places. They're investing in places we don't need it. 

Former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

James R. Downing, MD
We need to figure out how to cure those incurable cancers, and we need to disseminate that information.

President and CEO, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Arianna Huffington
I love what's happening here in Medical Alley at the center of innovation.

Founder & CEO of Thrive Global

Founder of the Huffington Post

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The Manova Summit at a glance

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behind the conference

Mark Addicks
Mark Addicks

Partner, Manova

Mark Addicks is the CEO of Manova and brings over 30 years of marketing and branding experience.  An Advertising Age Top 100 marketer and Harvard alum, Mark Addicks served as Chief Marketing Officer for General Mills where he oversaw the creation and growth of global brands for 26 years. Mr. Addicks has been widely recognized for his innovation and expertise, and he’s a coveted advisor to modern brands on how to engage in today’s complex business landscape.
The M: Notes from our founders
Read: My Personal Cancer Story
Kathy Tunheim
Kathy Tunheim

Partner, Manova

Kathy Tunheim is a partner of Manova and brings over 30 years of experience in the fields of marketing, public affairs and corporate communications. She co-founded her eponymous Tunheim Communications firm in 1990 and has served as CEO of the company throughout the firm’s evolution; she also served for six years as an officer of IPREX, one of the world’s largest global communications services groups, of which Tunheim is a partner.
The M: Notes from our founders
Read: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Arick Wierson
Arick Wierson

Partner, Manova

Arick Wierson is a Partner of Manova and a nationally renowned columnist for CNN, the Observer, CNBC and Vice. Wierson first rose to national prominence as a senior media and communications advisor to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, during which time he created NYC TV and NYC Media Group. In addition to Manova, he works as a political, communications and branding consultant to clients in the United States, Africa and Latin America.
The M: Notes from our founders
Read: To the Brink of Death and Back

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Join the world's most accomplished experts and revolutionary thinkers in health. Help spark a health and wellness evolution with the power to transform the way we care for everyone.

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