DIA Celebrate, featuring the Inspire Awards
The biggest networking event at DIA 2026 has a new night and a new energy.
Where Shared Purpose Takes Center Stage
The biggest networking event at DIA 2026 has a new night and a new energy.
DIA Celebrate is more than a reception and more than an awards ceremony. It is a signature moment for our global community.
Held at the National Constitution Center, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, Celebrate brings together the entire DIA 2026 community for an evening where innovation meets inspiration. After days of learning, collaboration, and forward thinking, we pause together to recognize the people and progress shaping the future of healthcare.
At the center of the evening is the Inspire Awards, a dynamic one-hour program honoring leaders, organizations, and changemakers driving meaningful impact across the life sciences ecosystem.
Welcome reception begins at the National Constitution Center.
Honoring esteemed leaders including:
- Global Health Visionary Award: Noubar Afeyan
- Global Award in Public Health: Peter Marks
- Breakthrough Product Innovation Award: Novo Nordisk
- Patient Voice Champion Award: Emily Whitehead
- Global Award for Innovation in Health: Personalized Gene Editing Pioneers
Nestor Torres — Renowned Puerto Rican jazz flautist, Latin Grammy Award winner, and multi-Grammy nominee.
Reconnect with colleagues and explore the National Constitution Center's signature exhibits, open exclusively for DIA Celebrate guests.
Open Exhibits During Celebrate
The National Constitution Center opens three of its signature exhibits exclusively for DIA Celebrate guests. Step away from the reception and explore American history through the lens of the Constitution.
Signers' Hall
Walk alongside 42 life-size, bronze statues of the framers of the Constitution and relive the moment that launched a government ruled by "We the People."
Learn MoreCivil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality
Explore how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War and how its outcome transformed the Constitution to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence's promise of liberty and equality.
Learn MoreThe 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote
Learn about the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment — a pivotal moment in the ongoing story of American democracy and equal rights.
Learn MoreA Look Back at DIA Celebrate
Inspire Awards
The Inspire Awards celebrate individuals and organizations making a lasting impact in the life sciences. From breakthrough science to visionary leadership, these awards recognize the people and teams driving healthcare forward.