One Event, Two Days of Impact
EQTY is Boston Medical Center Health System’s annual racial health equity conference, which brings together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates for two days of collaboration, innovation, and action.
Attend one day or both and choose the experience that’s right for you.
Inspiring Speakers
Hear from nationally recognized leaders shaping the future of health equity.
Meaningful Connections
Connect with peers across healthcare, research, policy, and community organizations.
Innovative Research
Discover emerging research and new approaches to advancing equitable care.
Real-World Impact
Explore practical strategies that can improve care, systems, and communities.
Announcing Our EQTY 2026 Headliners
W. Kamau Bell and Dr. Uché Blackstock take the mainstage at EQTY 2026: Forward by Design for a bold conversation on racial health equity.
EQTY 2026: Forward by Design
Mainstage Event, October 20th
Featuring leading speakers and forward-looking conversations on some of the most pressing issues in racial health equity today. Experts from healthcare, tech, policy, academia, and advocacy will explore race and disability, clinical trials, maternal health, institutional trust, the geography of health, and more.
Inclusive Research Symposium
Prelude Event, October 19th
The future of medicine will not be defined by scientific breakthroughs alone, but by who benefits from them. BMC Health System’s Inclusive Research Symposium on October 19 brings together leaders across research, clinical care, industry, policy, and patient advocacy to explore how the next generation of cell and gene therapies can reach every community.
Registering a Team or Organization?
Email EQTYinfo@bmc.org and a member of our team will help you arrange group registration.
What Is Forward by Design?
Forward by Design is the conviction that racial health equity is not something we wait for; it is something we build. This year’s program asks what it would look like to design institutions, policies, and care models that are equitable by construction, not by correction.
If you care about the American healthcare system and its capacity for delivering care to those who need it the most, do yourself the favor to...register for EQTY 2026.
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Sponsorship opportunities are available to companies, organizations, and individuals who are passionate about EQTY and BMC Health System’s mission.
If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to partnerships@bmc.org.
Getting Here
All panels for EQTY 2206 and the research symposium will take place at the Renaissance Boston Seaport District.
Renaissance Boston Seaport District
606 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Public Transportation
The Renaissance Boston Seaport District is accessible via the MBTA Silver Line, route SL1. Use the Silver Line Way stop.
Parking
For sessions at the Renaissance Boston Seaport District, paid parking is available at a number of local garages and lots, in addition to valet parking at the venue itself.
Staying Here
The Renaissance Boston Seaport District is the official conference hotel for EQTY 2026. Located just fifteen minutes from Boston Logan International Airport, it offers convenience and comfort for your stay.
All panels for EQTY 2206 and the Research Symposium will take place onsite.
Renaissance Boston Seaport District
606 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Exploring Boston
Museums & Attractions
Discover Boston’s renowned museums and dynamic attractions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, and the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum.
Tours
City trolley tours, fall foliage tours, brew pub tours, sports tours, harbor tours, ghost tours, and more. See Boston from every angle.
Craft Beer & Breweries
Want to tap into what’s brewing? We’ve got you covered.
Outdoor Activities
Boston offers a wide array of recreational activities for everyone, including parks and outdoor art installations.
For Foodies
Boston is a world-class culinary destination with excellent options for your dining pleasure.
Good To Know
Looking Back at EQTY 2025
BMC Health System’s third annual summit convened leaders across the country on some of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. Hear from some of these experts on critical topics, such as inclusive research, representation, and building resilience to face obstacles as they arise.
EQTY 2025 Event Champions Progress amid Pressures
Esteemed national leaders like Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson convened at Boston Medical Center Health System’s third annual conference to build strategies and momentum to push forward against multiple intersecting headwinds in healthcare.
Experts Weigh in on Inclusive Innovation in Cardiometabolic Health
At EQTY 2025’s Advancing Medicine Research Symposium, experts highlighted how community-informed research is shaping the future of cardiometabolic health.