Doubts on 2026 JPM AI Healthcare Conf Existence

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• •Multiple credible sources confirm the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026 occurred January 12-15 at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, attracting over 8,000-20,000 attendees including C-suite executives, investors, and biotech leaders[1][2].
• •Post-event reports from Janus Henderson, Freshfields, Life Science Leader, Taylor Wessing, and BioSpace detail in-person attendance, company presentations, networking, sunny weather, and key discussions on biotech rallies, obesity drugs, women's health, and longevity[3][4][5][6][7].
• •LessWrong author's claim of no physical attendees contrasts sharply with attendee lists, executive takeaways, and observations of crowded venues like the Grand Ballroom and Union Square events[1][5][7].
• •Conference secured a three-year commitment in San Francisco through 2029, with strong focus on deal-making, M&A, partnerships, and AI-related healthcare innovations[2][6].
• •No sources corroborate the LessWrong skepticism; all evidence points to a real, large-scale physical event setting the biotech agenda for 2026[3][4][8].

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