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Turning Hope Into Action: Powerful Talks That Inspire Change and Save Lives

Dr. David Fajgenbaum is a renowned speaker who brings science and AI to life through powerful storytelling. From surviving a rare disease to transforming drug development and pioneering novel uses of AI, his keynotes inspire audiences with a message of resilience, innovation, and relentless hope. His powerful TED Talk shares the bold vision behind his work to unlock treatments hiding in plain sight—and invites others to join the mission. Whether addressing medical professionals, business leaders, or general audiences, Dr. Fajgenbaum challenges listeners to reimagine what’s possible.

David Fajgenbaum’s 2025 TED Talk

David Fajgenbaum’s talk at TED 2025 led to a thunderous standing ovation and statements that it was the most inspiring speech at TED. Check it out to learn more about David’s journey, Every Cure’s mission, and lessons that you can apply in your life.

Book David Now

Booking Dr. David Fajgenbaum means bringing unforgettable inspiration to your event. With a rare blend of medical expertise, lived experience, and dynamic storytelling, David moves audiences to think bigger, act boldly, and embrace hope—even in the face of the impossible. His talks aren’t just memorable—they spark real change.

David has engaged and inspired audiences from intimate company-wide retreats with TED-style talks to keynote speeches at international conferences to University Convocations. To inquire about speaking engagements, please email info@chasingmycure.com.

    Upcoming Events

    Dr. Fajgenbaum performs dozens of public and private speaking engagements for companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations each year. He is currently receiving over 700 requests per year and is not able to accept all of them. A few of his Q4 2026 speaking events include:

    • September 9, 2026: NYU Grand Rounds, New York, NY
    • September 15, 2026: NIH Sickle Cell Disease Workshop, Washington, DC
    • October 5, 2026: AI for Science Retreat, Big Sky, MT
    • October 13, 2026: Weill Cornell Department of Medicine Research Retreat, New York, NY
    • October 14, 2026: Columbia University Grand Rounds, New York, NY
    • October 14, 2026: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Fall Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
    • October 25, 2026: Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum Keynote, Hammond, IN
    • October 29, 2026: Galien Patient Summit, New York, NY
    • November 3, 2026: Tempus, Chicago, IL
    • November 17, 2026: DIA-MHRA Global Summit, London, UK
    • November 19, 2026: National Press Club, Virtual session
    • December 12, 2026: CDCN Working Dinner at the American Society of Hematology, New Orleans, LA

    Select Previous Events

    2026 Abundance 360

    2024 Google Cancer AI Symposium

    2026 Genius Award

    2024 White House Announcement

    2026 FNIH Symposium

    2023 NextMed Health

    2023 CZI Annual Meeting

    2022 Clinton Global Initiative

    2023 SXSW with Katie Couric

    2023 STAT Breakthrough Summit

    2023 JPM Healthcare conference

    2023 Aspen Ideas

    2020 ASCO Keynote

    2020 Pitt Med Commencement

    2019 Exponential Medicine

    2019 Global Genes Keynote

    2017 FasterCures Summit

    2019 Medidata NEXT