Which logo formats should we prepare?#
Use production-quality SVG or vector EPS, or a transparent-background PNG. Include full-color and monotone versions. JPG and WEBP are not accepted for this upload.
Nominee resources · October 29, 2026 · New York
Prix Galien USA 2026, Nominee FAQ
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Best Startup / Digital Health / Incubator, Accelerator, Equity
LogosSeptember 21
Logos
Link to this topicDo we need both company and product logos?#
Upload the company and product logos in Company/Product Logos, together with the applicable product web-page links.
What is the logo deadline?#
The extended deadline for logos is September 21, 2026. Upload them in Company/Product Logos.
I uploaded a logo but cannot see it. Should I upload it again?#
Check the saved entries in Company/Product Logos. If the upload remains invisible, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Can I share my nomination and medallion?#
The nominee announcement stage is complete. You can share your nomination and nominee medallion, tag @TheGalienFoundation and use #PrixGalien.
Corporate AdDeadline has passed
Corporate Ad
Link to this topicDo we create the whole two-page spread?#
Upload only a one-page corporate ad as a press-ready PDF. The design team combines it with the abstract to prepare your spread, which you review in Company Spread.
What are the size and file specifications?#
Trim size: 8 1/16 × 10 3/4 inches. Bleed: 0.125 inch. Live area: 7.125 × 10 inches. Supply a press-ready PDF with trim marks and check it in preflight.
We are a startup or solution, not a product. Does the ad apply?#
Yes. Provide the one-page corporate ad and ignore product-specific fields that do not apply to the nominated work. For the Best Startup category, the spread is distributed digitally.
Is the corporate ad included in the submission package?#
Yes. The corporate ad is part of the submission package.
What is the Corporate Ad deadline?#
The deadline has passed. Please upload your one-page Corporate Ad as a press-ready PDF from your dashboard as soon as possible.
Can we decline the Corporate Ad?#
Yes. Use the decline link in your Corporate Ad reminder, then click Confirm on the confirmation page. This only stops the Corporate Ad reminders. Your nomination and your spread, built from your submission text, are unchanged.
Company Spread Abstract
Company Spread Abstract
Link to this topicHow long should the abstract be?#
Keep the innovation description within 350 words. Include your company name, product or solution name and website link. Extra space in a proof does not change the limit.
Will you use our submission text?#
Your submission content can be used for the spread. If you want different wording published, save the replacement text in Company Spread Abstract, within 350 words.
How do we request changes to the abstract?#
Save the replacement wording in Company Spread Abstract. If a spread proof is already available, record the requested corrections in Company Spread and review the final proof there.
Company Spread
Company Spread
Link to this topicWho prepares the spread and where do I review it?#
The design team prepares the spread using the corporate ad and abstract. Open Company Spread in your nominee dashboard to review the uploaded proof.
When will the proof be ready?#
If a proof is already available in Company Spread, review it as soon as possible. If it is still in preparation, the team will notify you when it is uploaded.
How do I approve the proof or request corrections?#
Select Approved in Company Spread, or select Not approved and upload a marked-up PDF with your comments. Review an available proof as soon as possible. At publication cutoff, we use the last approved version; if no version has been approved, we use the version as it stands. The same rule applies to Best Startup spreads, which are published digitally.
GWIDigital Health / IAE only
For Digital Health and Incubator, Accelerator, Equity nominees only. This topic does not apply to Best Startup.
Can we replace the spokesperson or update the biography?#
The GWI information is now final, so it is too late to replace the spokesperson or update the biography.
When is our GWI session?#
GWI webinars take place in October 2026. Use the date in your individual webinar invitation for your session.
100-word DescriptionOptional
100-word Description
Link to this topicIs the short description required, and what should it cover?#
The 100-word Short Description is optional. Describe your nominated product or solution in no more than 100 words for the Galien Foundation website. It is separate from the longer Company Spread Abstract.
Is there a simple outline I can use?#
You can describe the need, your approach and the intended benefit, using facts from your submission and staying within 100 words. This is a suggested outline, not an official nominee example.
What if the description does not save or loses formatting?#
For a save error, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard. The portal field is plain text: keep the ® character in your wording and review trademark formatting in the final Company Spread proof.
Hall of FameOptional · October 2
Hall of Fame
Link to this topicIs the Hall of Fame required, and who should be included?#
Hall of Fame participation is optional. It recognizes the colleagues behind your nominated work whose contribution you want acknowledged.
What details should I enter?#
Enter first name, last name and email for each colleague, up to the published limit of 20 entries. LinkedIn is optional and no biography is requested.
Do we need portraits?#
A portrait is optional. The Hall of Fame portrait field accepts JPG, PNG or WEBP.
What is the extended deadline?#
The extended Hall of Fame deadline is October 2, 2026. Participation remains optional.
What if entries disappear when I save?#
Complete first name, last name and email for each entry, then save. If the entries still disappear, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Is there a public page for each individual?#
The existing Hall of Fame presentation appears in the Media Kit and the Laureates section of the Foundation website. Individual profiles are part of a future initiative and are not a currently available publication.
Acceptance Speech and SlideOctober 2
Acceptance Speech and Slide
Link to this topicShould we prepare before knowing the result?#
Yes. Prepare the acceptance transcript and one slide in advance in case your nomination wins. Winners are not notified in advance.
Who should be listed and how long should the speech be?#
Enter the full name and title of your chosen representative in Acceptance Speech. Keep the transcript within both limits: 200 words and 3 minutes.
What should the slide look like?#
Prepare one simple slide with the company or organization name and logo, plus an optional brief introduction. Use 16:9, a dark or neutral background and minimal, readable text. Export it as a PDF for upload.
Why is my PowerPoint file rejected?#
Export the single PowerPoint slide as a PDF and upload that file in Acceptance Speech. The upload field described in the dashboard accepts DOC, DOCX or PDF, not PowerPoint.
What is the deadline for the speech and slide?#
The extended deadline for both the acceptance speech and slide is October 2, 2026. Save the final files and representative details in your dashboard.
Can we change the speech or representative until the event day?#
Please provide the final version and representative details by October 2, 2026. Changes after that are not normally accepted; exceptional circumstances are reviewed individually.
Guest ListRSVP as soon as possible
Guest List
Link to this topicWhere do I register guests?#
Open Guest List or Manage Guests in your nomination dashboard. Add each guest and select Galien Forum, Awards Ceremony or both, according to your confirmed allocation, then save.
Which details do I need for each guest?#
Enter Salutation (Dr / Mr / Ms), First name, Last name, Title, Company, Email, Event and Dietary preference (if any). Choose the applicable event in your Guest List.
What if the dashboard shows an old allocation?#
Try a hard refresh with Ctrl+Shift+R, or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac, or use an incognito/private window. If the displayed number still seems wrong, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How can I check that the guests were saved?#
Review the saved names and event selections in Guest List, and complete any missing fields. If the saved list remains inconsistent, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
What is the guest-list deadline?#
The guest-list deadline has passed. Please RSVP as soon as possible and complete Guest List in your dashboard.
How many places does our nomination include?#
Check the allocation displayed in your nominee dashboard. If an allocation needs review, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How do we arrange additional daytime tickets?#
Manage ticket needs in your nominee dashboard. The active additional daytime option described in the dashboard is Individual Forum Ticket. A request does not confirm a purchase or allocation.
How do I use the daytime passes included in our package?#
Add the attendee details in Guest List and select the daytime event for each person attending. Review the saved names and the remaining allocation in the dashboard.
Event detailsOctober 29
Event details
Link to this topicWhen and where is the daytime event?#
Galien Forum USA 2026: Legacy & Leap: Hindsight, Foresight, and a Generation's Impact on Health Innovation. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Leading voices from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors will come together. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Forum program.
What is the Patient Summit program?#
Galien Patient Summit 2026: The Patient Partnership Value Chain: Co-Creating a Faster, Safer, and More Equitable Innovation Paradigm. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Join us where patient voices, experiences, and needs directly shape the future of medical research, drug development, and healthcare delivery. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Patient Summit program.
Does a daytime pass cover both the Forum and Patient Summit?#
Yes. The Patient Summit is included in the Forum experience, and a Patient Summit pass also gives access to the Forum.
When are the winners in these categories announced?#
The Best Startup, Best Digital Health Solution and Best Incubator, Accelerator & Equity presentations and awards take place during the morning program of the Galien Forum on October 29, 2026. Winners are not notified in advance.
When will I receive my pass and what do I need to enter?#
There is no printed ticket to bring. You will receive a confirmation email with your pass 3 days before the event, and a valid government-issued ID at the door is all that is needed.
What should I wear for the daytime event?#
Business attire for the Galien Forum and Patient Summit. Bring a valid government-issued ID.
Where and when are business meetings held?#
Business Meetings take place on October 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET in Room 21 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Arrange meetings in advance through the networking platform.
Where can I find the agendas?#
See the Galien Forum agenda and the Galien Patient Summit agenda.
Networking platform
Networking platform
Link to this topicHow does the networking platform work?#
Access to the networking platform will be sent to each registered guest ahead of the event. Registered attendees can arrange one-to-one meetings through the platform. Please be patient as profiles are added. If few profiles are visible at first, return one week later.
Can we receive the complete attendee list?#
For security and compliance reasons, a full attendee list is not shared. Only registered attendees who opt in and agree to make their profile visible can be seen and contacted through the networking platform.
Photos / diplomas
Photos / diplomas
Link to this topicWhere do we receive our diploma and have nominee photos taken?#
For confirmed evening attendees, your nominee certificate will be available at the reception desks at the American Museum of Natural History. Please arrive by 6:00 PM ET for professional red carpet photos during the cocktail reception, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET. We encourage attendees to showcase the certificate at the photo walls.
Where and when will event photos be available?#
Photos of the event will be available the next day at photos.galienfoundation.org.
Gala sold out + waitlistConfirmed evening attendees
Gala sold out + waitlist
Link to this topicFor nominees with a confirmed evening allocation. Check your dashboard for your allocation.
Can we obtain additional Awards Ceremony seats?#
Gala seats are sold out. For an additional-seat request, Join the Gala Waitlist. A waitlist entry is not a confirmed seat.
What are the evening schedule and dress code?#
For confirmed evening attendees, the Awards Ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, New York City. Cocktail Reception and Red Carpet Photos: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET. Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM ET. Black tie is encouraged but optional for the Awards Ceremony.
When should we arrive and where is our certificate?#
We kindly ask attendees to arrive by 6:00 PM ET, allowing ample time during the cocktail reception for professional red carpet photos. We will welcome you at the reception desks, where your nominee certificate will be available. We encourage your attendees to showcase the certificate at the photo walls.
When are ceremony passes sent and what identification is needed?#
Ceremony passes will be emailed to all registered attendees on Monday, October 26, using the email addresses provided during registration. Please ask your guests to check their spam or junk folders if they do not receive the message. Printing the pass is not necessary; it may be presented digitally if requested. A ceremony pass is not required for entry. Each guest only needs a valid government-issued ID at reception, where our team will check their name against the guest list.
Can we request seats next to particular guests?#
The Foundation manages the seating plan and cannot accommodate individual seating requests, given the scale of the event.
Your nominee guide
Patient First Award, Private Sector nominees
LogosSeptember 21
Logos
Link to this topicWhich logo formats should we prepare?#
Use production-quality SVG or vector EPS, or a transparent-background PNG. Include full-color and monotone versions. JPG and WEBP are not accepted for this upload.
Does our initiative need a product logo?#
Upload your company or organization logo. An initiative logo is optional; ignore Product Logo if your initiative has none.
What is the logo deadline?#
The extended deadline for logos is September 21, 2026. Upload them in Company/Product Logos.
I uploaded a logo but cannot see it. Should I upload it again?#
Check the saved entries in Company/Product Logos. If the upload remains invisible, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Can I share my nomination and medallion?#
The nominee announcement stage is complete. You can share your nomination and nominee medallion, tag @TheGalienFoundation and use #PrixGalien.
Corporate AdDeadline has passed
Corporate Ad
Link to this topicDo we create the whole two-page spread?#
Upload only a one-page corporate ad as a press-ready PDF. The design team combines it with the abstract to prepare your spread, which you review in Company Spread.
What are the size and file specifications?#
Trim size: 8 1/16 × 10 3/4 inches. Bleed: 0.125 inch. Live area: 7.125 × 10 inches. Supply a press-ready PDF with trim marks and check it in preflight.
We are an initiative, not a product. Does the ad apply?#
Yes. Provide a one-page corporate ad for your organization or initiative. Ignore product-specific fields that do not apply to your Patient First nomination.
Is the corporate ad included in the submission package?#
Yes. The corporate ad is part of the submission package.
What is the Corporate Ad deadline?#
The deadline has passed. Please upload your one-page Corporate Ad as a press-ready PDF from your dashboard as soon as possible.
Can we decline the Corporate Ad?#
Yes. Use the decline link in your Corporate Ad reminder, then click Confirm on the confirmation page. This only stops the Corporate Ad reminders. Your nomination and your spread, built from your submission text, are unchanged.
Company Spread Abstract
Company Spread Abstract
Link to this topicHow long should the initiative abstract be?#
Keep the initiative description within 350 words. Include your organization name, initiative name and website link. Extra space in a proof does not change the limit.
Will you use our submission text?#
Your submission content can be used for the spread. If you want different wording published, save the replacement text in Company Spread Abstract, within 350 words.
How do we request changes to the abstract?#
Save the replacement wording in Company Spread Abstract. If a spread proof is already available, record the requested corrections in Company Spread and review the final proof there.
Company Spread
Company Spread
Link to this topicWho prepares the spread and where do I review it?#
The design team prepares the spread using the corporate ad and abstract. Open Company Spread in your nominee dashboard to review the uploaded proof.
When will the proof be ready?#
Your Patient First spread will be uploaded for approval about 10 days after receipt of the Corporate Ad.
How do I approve the proof or request corrections?#
Select Approved in Company Spread, or select Not approved and upload a marked-up PDF with your comments. Review an available proof as soon as possible. At publication cutoff, we use the last approved version; if no version has been approved, we use the version as it stands. The same rule applies to Best Startup spreads, which are published digitally.
100-word DescriptionOptional
100-word Description
Link to this topicIs the short description required, and what should it cover?#
The 100-word Short Description is optional. Describe your nominated initiative in no more than 100 words for the Galien Foundation website. It is separate from the longer Company Spread Abstract.
Is there a simple outline I can use?#
You can describe the need, your approach and the intended benefit, using facts from your submission and staying within 100 words. This is a suggested outline, not an official nominee example.
What if the description does not save or loses formatting?#
For a save error, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard. The portal field is plain text: keep the ® character in your wording and review trademark formatting in the final Company Spread proof.
Hall of FameOptional · October 2
Hall of Fame
Link to this topicIs the Hall of Fame required, and who should be included?#
Hall of Fame participation is optional. It recognizes the colleagues behind your nominated work whose contribution you want acknowledged.
What details should I enter?#
Enter first name, last name and email for each colleague, up to the published limit of 20 entries. LinkedIn is optional and no biography is requested.
Do we need portraits?#
The portrait field is hidden for Patient First. Enter the colleague details requested in your dashboard.
What is the extended deadline?#
The extended Hall of Fame deadline is October 2, 2026. Participation remains optional.
What if entries disappear when I save?#
Complete first name, last name and email for each entry, then save. If the entries still disappear, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Is there a public page for each individual?#
The existing Hall of Fame presentation appears in the Media Kit and the Laureates section of the Foundation website. Individual profiles are part of a future initiative and are not a currently available publication.
Acceptance Speech and SlideOctober 2
Acceptance Speech and Slide
Link to this topicShould we prepare before knowing the result?#
Yes. Prepare the acceptance transcript and one slide in advance in case your nomination wins. Winners are not notified in advance.
Who should be listed and how long should the speech be?#
Enter the full name and title of your chosen representative in Acceptance Speech. Keep the transcript within both limits: 200 words and 3 minutes.
What should the slide look like?#
Prepare one simple slide with the company or organization name and logo, plus an optional brief introduction. Use 16:9, a dark or neutral background and minimal, readable text. Export it as a PDF for upload.
Why is my PowerPoint file rejected?#
Export the single PowerPoint slide as a PDF and upload that file in Acceptance Speech. The upload field described in the dashboard accepts DOC, DOCX or PDF, not PowerPoint.
What is the deadline for the speech and slide?#
The extended deadline for both the acceptance speech and slide is October 2, 2026. Save the final files and representative details in your dashboard.
Can we change the speech or representative until the event day?#
Please provide the final version and representative details by October 2, 2026. Changes after that are not normally accepted; exceptional circumstances are reviewed individually.
Guest ListSeptember 21
Guest List
Link to this topicWhere do I register guests?#
Open Guest List or Manage Guests in your nomination dashboard. Register your guests for the Patient Summit. Select an evening event only if it is included in your confirmed allocation, then save.
Which details do I need for each guest?#
Enter Salutation (Dr / Mr / Ms), First name, Last name, Title, Company, Email, Event and Dietary preference (if any). Choose the applicable event in your Guest List.
What if the dashboard shows an old allocation?#
Try a hard refresh with Ctrl+Shift+R, or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac, or use an incognito/private window. If the displayed number still seems wrong, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How can I check that the guests were saved?#
Review the saved names and event selections in Guest List, and complete any missing fields. If the saved list remains inconsistent, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
What is the guest-list deadline?#
Complete Guest List in your dashboard by September 21, 2026.
How many places does our nomination include?#
Check the allocation displayed in your nominee dashboard. If an allocation needs review, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How do we request additional daytime places?#
Use the ticket options displayed for your Patient Summit nomination. If your request needs a quota review, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How do I use the daytime passes included in our package?#
Add the attendee details in Guest List and select the daytime event for each person attending. Review the saved names and the remaining allocation in the dashboard.
Event detailsOctober 29
Event details
Link to this topicWhen and where is the daytime event?#
Galien Patient Summit 2026: The Patient Partnership Value Chain: Co-Creating a Faster, Safer, and More Equitable Innovation Paradigm. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Join us where patient voices, experiences, and needs directly shape the future of medical research, drug development, and healthcare delivery. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Patient Summit program.
What is the Galien Forum program?#
Galien Forum USA 2026: Legacy & Leap: Hindsight, Foresight, and a Generation's Impact on Health Innovation. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Leading voices from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors will come together. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Forum program.
Does a daytime pass cover both the Forum and Patient Summit?#
Yes. The Patient Summit is included in the Forum experience, and a Patient Summit pass also gives access to the Forum.
Where is the Patient First Award presented?#
The Patient First Award is presented during the Galien Patient Summit at the New York Academy of Medicine on October 29, 2026. The Patient First Award Ceremony is currently planned at 3:00 PM ET (subject to change, with official confirmation closer to the event). Winners are not notified in advance.
When will I receive my pass and what do I need to enter?#
There is no printed ticket to bring. You will receive a confirmation email with your pass 3 days before the event, and a valid government-issued ID at the door is all that is needed.
What should I wear for the daytime event?#
Business attire for the Galien Forum and Patient Summit. Bring a valid government-issued ID.
Where and when are business meetings held?#
Business Meetings take place on October 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET in Room 21 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Arrange meetings in advance through the networking platform.
Where can I find the agendas?#
See the Galien Forum agenda and the Galien Patient Summit agenda.
Networking platform
Networking platform
Link to this topicHow does the networking platform work?#
Access to the networking platform will be sent to each registered guest ahead of the event. Registered attendees can arrange one-to-one meetings through the platform. Please be patient as profiles are added. If few profiles are visible at first, return one week later.
Can we receive the complete attendee list?#
For security and compliance reasons, a full attendee list is not shared. Only registered attendees who opt in and agree to make their profile visible can be seen and contacted through the networking platform.
Photos / diplomas
Photos / diplomas
Link to this topicWhere are the Patient First nominee photos taken?#
Patient First nominee photos with your diploma and the Galien medal are taken at the New York Academy of Medicine.
Where and when will event photos be available?#
Photos of the event will be available the next day at photos.galienfoundation.org.
Gala sold out + waitlistPaid evening allocations only
Gala sold out + waitlist
Link to this topicFor nominees with a confirmed evening allocation in a paid package. Check your dashboard for your allocation.
Can we obtain additional Awards Ceremony seats?#
Gala seats are sold out. For an additional-seat request, Join the Gala Waitlist. A waitlist entry is not a confirmed seat.
What are the evening schedule and dress code?#
For confirmed evening attendees, the Awards Ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, New York City. Cocktail Reception and Red Carpet Photos: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET. Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM ET. Black tie is encouraged but optional for the Awards Ceremony.
When should we arrive and where is our certificate?#
We kindly ask attendees to arrive by 6:00 PM ET, allowing ample time during the cocktail reception for professional red carpet photos. We will welcome you at the reception desks, where your nominee certificate will be available. We encourage your attendees to showcase the certificate at the photo walls.
When are ceremony passes sent and what identification is needed?#
Ceremony passes will be emailed to all registered attendees on Monday, October 26, using the email addresses provided during registration. Please ask your guests to check their spam or junk folders if they do not receive the message. Printing the pass is not necessary; it may be presented digitally if requested. A ceremony pass is not required for entry. Each guest only needs a valid government-issued ID at reception, where our team will check their name against the guest list.
Can we request seats next to particular guests?#
The Foundation manages the seating plan and cannot accommodate individual seating requests, given the scale of the event.
Your nominee guide
Patient First Award, Patient-Led nominees
LogosSeptember 21
Logos
Link to this topicWhich logo formats should we prepare?#
Use production-quality SVG or vector EPS, or a transparent-background PNG. Include full-color and monotone versions. JPG and WEBP are not accepted for this upload.
Does our initiative need a product logo?#
Upload your company or organization logo. An initiative logo is optional; ignore Product Logo if your initiative has none.
What is the logo deadline?#
The extended deadline for logos is September 21, 2026. Upload them in Company/Product Logos.
I uploaded a logo but cannot see it. Should I upload it again?#
Check the saved entries in Company/Product Logos. If the upload remains invisible, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Can I share my nomination and medallion?#
The nominee announcement stage is complete. You can share your nomination and nominee medallion, tag @TheGalienFoundation and use #PrixGalien.
Corporate AdDeadline has passed
Corporate Ad
Link to this topicDo we create the whole two-page spread?#
Upload only a one-page corporate ad as a press-ready PDF. The design team combines it with the abstract to prepare your spread, which you review in Company Spread.
What are the size and file specifications?#
Trim size: 8 1/16 × 10 3/4 inches. Bleed: 0.125 inch. Live area: 7.125 × 10 inches. Supply a press-ready PDF with trim marks and check it in preflight.
We are an initiative, not a product. Does the ad apply?#
Yes. Provide a one-page corporate ad for your organization or initiative. Ignore product-specific fields that do not apply to your Patient First nomination.
Is the corporate ad included in the submission package?#
Yes. The corporate ad is part of the submission package.
What is the Corporate Ad deadline?#
The deadline has passed. Please upload your one-page Corporate Ad as a press-ready PDF from your dashboard as soon as possible.
Can we decline the Corporate Ad?#
Yes. Use the decline link in your Corporate Ad reminder, then click Confirm on the confirmation page. This only stops the Corporate Ad reminders. Your nomination and your spread, built from your submission text, are unchanged.
Company Spread Abstract
Company Spread Abstract
Link to this topicHow long should the initiative abstract be?#
Keep the initiative description within 350 words. Include your organization name, initiative name and website link. Extra space in a proof does not change the limit.
Will you use our submission text?#
Your submission content can be used for the spread. If you want different wording published, save the replacement text in Company Spread Abstract, within 350 words.
How do we request changes to the abstract?#
Save the replacement wording in Company Spread Abstract. If a spread proof is already available, record the requested corrections in Company Spread and review the final proof there.
Company Spread
Company Spread
Link to this topicWho prepares the spread and where do I review it?#
The design team prepares the spread using the corporate ad and abstract. Open Company Spread in your nominee dashboard to review the uploaded proof.
When will the proof be ready?#
Your Patient First spread will be uploaded for approval about 10 days after receipt of the Corporate Ad.
How do I approve the proof or request corrections?#
Select Approved in Company Spread, or select Not approved and upload a marked-up PDF with your comments. Review an available proof as soon as possible. At publication cutoff, we use the last approved version; if no version has been approved, we use the version as it stands. The same rule applies to Best Startup spreads, which are published digitally.
100-word DescriptionOptional
100-word Description
Link to this topicIs the short description required, and what should it cover?#
The 100-word Short Description is optional. Describe your nominated initiative in no more than 100 words for the Galien Foundation website. It is separate from the longer Company Spread Abstract.
Is there a simple outline I can use?#
You can describe the need, your approach and the intended benefit, using facts from your submission and staying within 100 words. This is a suggested outline, not an official nominee example.
What if the description does not save or loses formatting?#
For a save error, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard. The portal field is plain text: keep the ® character in your wording and review trademark formatting in the final Company Spread proof.
Hall of FameOptional · October 2
Hall of Fame
Link to this topicIs the Hall of Fame required, and who should be included?#
Hall of Fame participation is optional. It recognizes the colleagues behind your nominated work whose contribution you want acknowledged.
What details should I enter?#
Enter first name, last name and email for each colleague, up to the published limit of 20 entries. LinkedIn is optional and no biography is requested.
Do we need portraits?#
The portrait field is hidden for Patient First. Enter the colleague details requested in your dashboard.
What is the extended deadline?#
The extended Hall of Fame deadline is October 2, 2026. Participation remains optional.
What if entries disappear when I save?#
Complete first name, last name and email for each entry, then save. If the entries still disappear, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
Is there a public page for each individual?#
The existing Hall of Fame presentation appears in the Media Kit and the Laureates section of the Foundation website. Individual profiles are part of a future initiative and are not a currently available publication.
Acceptance Speech and SlideOctober 2
Acceptance Speech and Slide
Link to this topicShould we prepare before knowing the result?#
Yes. Prepare the acceptance transcript and one slide in advance in case your nomination wins. Winners are not notified in advance.
Who should be listed and how long should the speech be?#
Enter the full name and title of your chosen representative in Acceptance Speech. Keep the transcript within both limits: 200 words and 3 minutes.
What should the slide look like?#
Prepare one simple slide with the company or organization name and logo, plus an optional brief introduction. Use 16:9, a dark or neutral background and minimal, readable text. Export it as a PDF for upload.
Why is my PowerPoint file rejected?#
Export the single PowerPoint slide as a PDF and upload that file in Acceptance Speech. The upload field described in the dashboard accepts DOC, DOCX or PDF, not PowerPoint.
What is the deadline for the speech and slide?#
The extended deadline for both the acceptance speech and slide is October 2, 2026. Save the final files and representative details in your dashboard.
Can we change the speech or representative until the event day?#
Please provide the final version and representative details by October 2, 2026. Changes after that are not normally accepted; exceptional circumstances are reviewed individually.
Guest ListSeptember 21
Guest List
Link to this topicWhere do I register guests?#
Open Guest List or Manage Guests in your nomination dashboard. Add each guest, select Patient Summit, then save.
Which details do I need for each guest?#
Enter Salutation (Dr / Mr / Ms), First name, Last name, Title, Company, Email, Event and Dietary preference (if any). Choose the applicable event in your Guest List.
What if the dashboard shows an old allocation?#
Try a hard refresh with Ctrl+Shift+R, or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac, or use an incognito/private window. If the displayed number still seems wrong, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How can I check that the guests were saved?#
Review the saved names and event selections in Guest List, and complete any missing fields. If the saved list remains inconsistent, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
What is the guest-list deadline?#
Complete Guest List in your dashboard by September 21, 2026.
How many places does our nomination include?#
Check the allocation displayed in your nominee dashboard. If an allocation needs review, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How do we request additional daytime places?#
Use the ticket options displayed for your Patient Summit nomination. If your request needs a quota review, open a ticket via My support tickets on your dashboard.
How do I use the daytime passes included in our package?#
Add the attendee details in Guest List and select the daytime event for each person attending. Review the saved names and the remaining allocation in the dashboard.
Event detailsOctober 29
Event details
Link to this topicWhen and where is the daytime event?#
Galien Patient Summit 2026: The Patient Partnership Value Chain: Co-Creating a Faster, Safer, and More Equitable Innovation Paradigm. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Join us where patient voices, experiences, and needs directly shape the future of medical research, drug development, and healthcare delivery. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Patient Summit program.
What is the Galien Forum program?#
Galien Forum USA 2026: Legacy & Leap: Hindsight, Foresight, and a Generation's Impact on Health Innovation. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM ET, New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, entrance on 103rd Street. Leading voices from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors will come together. Please arrive early. Business attire. View the Galien Forum program.
Does a daytime pass cover both the Forum and Patient Summit?#
Yes. The Patient Summit is included in the Forum experience, and a Patient Summit pass also gives access to the Forum.
Where is the Patient First Award presented?#
The Patient First Award is presented during the Galien Patient Summit at the New York Academy of Medicine on October 29, 2026. The Patient First Award Ceremony is currently planned at 3:00 PM ET (subject to change, with official confirmation closer to the event). Winners are not notified in advance.
When will I receive my pass and what do I need to enter?#
There is no printed ticket to bring. You will receive a confirmation email with your pass 3 days before the event, and a valid government-issued ID at the door is all that is needed.
What should I wear for the daytime event?#
Business attire for the Galien Forum and Patient Summit. Bring a valid government-issued ID.
Where and when are business meetings held?#
Business Meetings take place on October 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ET in Room 21 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Arrange meetings in advance through the networking platform.
Where can I find the agendas?#
See the Galien Forum agenda and the Galien Patient Summit agenda.
Networking platform
Networking platform
Link to this topicHow does the networking platform work?#
Access to the networking platform will be sent to each registered guest ahead of the event. Registered attendees can arrange one-to-one meetings through the platform. Please be patient as profiles are added. If few profiles are visible at first, return one week later.
Can we receive the complete attendee list?#
For security and compliance reasons, a full attendee list is not shared. Only registered attendees who opt in and agree to make their profile visible can be seen and contacted through the networking platform.
Photos / diplomas
Photos / diplomas
Link to this topicWhere are the Patient First nominee photos taken?#
Patient First nominee photos with your diploma and the Galien medal are taken at the New York Academy of Medicine.
Where and when will event photos be available?#
Photos of the event will be available the next day at photos.galienfoundation.org.
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