FUTURE FORWARD: Youth & Family Mental Health and the Evolving Safety Net

 
November 13th, 2025 San Diego, CA

Future Forward is a day-long convening focused on sharing insights and tools to advance youth & family mental health for underserved populations in the evolving safety net. This event offers a critical exploration of the current state of Medicaid in the US, and will also feature a session on insights into international trends and opportunities. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge on payer contracting, innovative payment models beyond fee-for-service, and effective engagement strategies. 

Featuring interactive "Ask Me Anything" sessions with Managed Medicaid leaders and dedicated networking with other founders, Future Forward is designed to foster vital collaborations and shape the future of the ecosystem supporting mental healthcare innovators focused on youth and family well-being.  Attendees include companies from Hopelab Ventures and Bridge Builders Collaborative portfolios, leaders from Wellcome Trust, and policy and industry leaders in the U.S. Medicaid System. 

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Agenda

Time

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Check-in/ Networking event

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Seated Lunch

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm State of Medicaid - Quick overview of major changes for 2026/2027

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Best Practices for Contracting and Successful Engagement

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Table sessions of “Ask me Anything” with Medicaid leaders

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Medicaid and Rural Opportunities

4:00 pm - 4:40 pm Asks and Offers (Lighting Round)

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm International Opportunities

5:30 pm - 7:00pm Cocktail hour + reception

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