Some conference days are worth planning your trip around…
Thursday, October 22nd is one of them.
The 10th Annual OneWe Reach Conference is proud to welcome Carla Harris as one of our VIP keynote speakers.
A former Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, bestselling author, corporate board director, and internationally recognized leadership expert, Carla Harris has spent more than three decades helping organizations and professionals lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Her practical leadership insights have inspired audiences around the world, making her one of today’s most respected voices in business.
Whether you’re an executive shaping strategy, a professional advancing your career, or a leader looking to expand your perspective, Thursday offers a full day of thought-provoking conversations, meaningful networking, and opportunities to connect with some of the brightest minds in healthcare and life sciences.
➡️ Register today to experience the 10th Annual OneWe Reach Conference, October 21–25 in Charlotte.
Carla Harris is Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, having finished a 30+ year career as a Vice Chairman and Managing Director. Throughout her career, she managed and executed billions of dollars of equity and equity-related transactions, including the IPOs of UPS, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, and the Immunex Corporation. She was also Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014 and sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.
She is a gospel recording artist, with 4 commercially released CDs under her belt, 6 sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, 2 at the Apollo Theatre, and a popular public speaker who gives impactful career guidance to corporate audiences based on her books, Expect to Win (2009), Strategize to Win (2014), and Lead to Win (2022).
She sits on the boards of the Walmart Corporation, Cummins Corporation, and MetLife. Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, with honors.
An Exclusive Leadership Experience
Before Thursday’s morning plenary, a limited number of registered conference attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for an exclusive Breakfast & Fireside Chat with Carla Harris.
This intimate leadership experience includes:
- Breakfast with Carla Harris
- A moderated fireside conversation
- A signed copy of her bestselling book, Lead to Win
Because seating is extremely limited, purchase opportunities will be offered on a limited basis to registered conference attendees. Additional details will be shared with eligible attendees early next month.
VIP Keynote + Audience Q&A
Later that morning, all registered conference attendees are invited to attend Carla Harris’ VIP Keynote & Audience Q&A during Thursday’s Main Stage plenary.
Drawing from her remarkable career in business and leadership, Carla will share practical strategies for leading with authenticity, building influence, navigating change, and positioning yourself for long-term success. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live audience Q&A.
A Full Day Designed for Leaders
Carla Harris headlines a Thursday agenda intentionally designed to inspire, challenge, and connect professionals across every stage of their careers.
Coffee & Conversations
Start your morning by reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new professionals, and building meaningful relationships before the day’s programming begins.
Executive Spotlight Sponsored by Merck
Continue the morning with Capital, Care, and Consequence: How Pharma’s Impact Investments Are Reshaping the Business of Health, a thought-provoking Main Stage conversation exploring how strategic investments are accelerating innovation, expanding access, and reshaping the business of healthcare.
Career Fair
Whether you’re exploring your next opportunity, recruiting exceptional talent, or expanding your professional network, Thursday’s Career Fair brings together leading life sciences employers and professionals from across the industry.
Executive Forum (Invitation Only)
Senior executives will gather for invitation-only conversations focused on the leadership challenges shaping the future of business.
Featured Executive Forum sessions include:
- The Career You Architect: Strategic Governance and Parallel Leadership Pathing – Explore how today’s leaders are building influence through governance, board service, and strategic leadership opportunities beyond traditional career paths.
- The Executive Alpha: Leveraging AI to Amplify Human Authority – Discover how executives can embrace artificial intelligence while strengthening the uniquely human capabilities that define exceptional leadership.
- Corporate Athleticism: Sustaining Performance in High-Volatility Environments – Learn practical strategies for maintaining resilience, clarity, and peak performance amid constant organizational change and increasing leadership demands.
Interested in participating in the Executive Forum?
The Executive Forum is an invitation-only experience for senior leaders. If you meet the participant profile and would like to be considered, complete the Executive Forum Interest Form.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Continue your learning by choosing the conversation that best aligns with your interests.
- Lab to Legacy: Uniting Industry and Community to Advance Equitable Innovation – Discover how partnerships between industry and community organizations are accelerating innovation and creating lasting impact for patients and communities.
- The Africa Innovation Hub: From Clinical Trial Site to Global Co-Creator – Explore how Africa is emerging as a global leader in research, scientific innovation, and strategic partnerships that are helping shape the future of healthcare.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Healthcare
Thursday concludes with two forward-looking Main Stage conversations examining the trends shaping the future of the life sciences industry.
- The 2027 Outlook: Navigating Women’s Health, China Innovation and the M&A Landscape – Gain insights into three of the most significant trends expected to influence healthcare, pharmaceutical innovation, and business strategy in the years ahead.
- Strategic Partnerships in the Age of AI: How Data Companies Are Reshaping Big Pharma – Discover how artificial intelligence, advanced data capabilities, and strategic partnerships are transforming research, drug development, commercialization, and the evolving relationship between technology companies and pharmaceutical organizations.
Dine Around Charlotte
The conversations don’t end when the sessions conclude.
Join fellow attendees for Dine Around Charlotte, where meaningful networking continues over dinner at some of Charlotte’s favorite restaurants.
One Day. Extraordinary Opportunities.
Thursday at the 10th Annual OneWe Reach Conference brings together influential leaders, innovative ideas, career opportunities, and exceptional networking in one unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re inspired by Carla Harris, looking to build strategic relationships, explore the Career Fair, participate in thought-provoking educational sessions, or gain insights from industry leaders, Thursday is designed to help you grow professionally and personally.
From exclusive leadership experiences to future-focused conversations, Thursday is a day you won’t want to miss.
Join us October 21–25, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and experience a conference where ideas become action, connections become opportunities, and leaders come together to shape what’s next.
Ready to join us?
