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Together, We Advance Science: A Philanthropic Reflection on the 2025 Season

23 Sep 2025 0

As we close a successful 2025 Keystone Symposia conference season, we extend heartfelt thanks to the many donors, sponsors, and philanthropic partners who made our mission possible-- to advance groundbreaking research that addresses the most pressing scientific, medical and global health challenges of our time. Because of their generosity, more than 8,500 participants from around the world came together to share discoveries, spark collaborations, and chart new paths in biomedical research, global health, and medical innovation. We could not do this without you.

Over 55 generous donors and sponsors made this possible. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Keystone Symposia relies heavily on likeminded corporations, foundations, and individuals who generously contribute to the furtherance of our shared mission. (Registration fees cover only 60% of our total operating costs). Their support sustains the very heart of Keystone Symposia conferences: providing a trusted forum where bold ideas are exchanged, rigorous learning is cultivated, and the next generation of scientific leaders takes root.

Honoring Our Million Dollar Donors

We proudly recognize our legacy partners, whose longstanding support over the course of many decades has been essential to our success-- with gifts that now add up to $1 million or more towards Keystone Symposia conferences and initiatives!

These partners embody the collaboration and commitment that define our community and accelerate biomedical progress worldwide.

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How Philanthropic Support Makes a Difference

Every gifted dollar directly supports Keystone Symposia’s ability to provide the excellence and scientific rigor our community of researchers has come to expect. It is your investment—your belief in our mission—that fuels our impact and strengthens Keystone Symposia’s ability to deliver world-class scientific conferences and advance our brand pillars:

Catalyzing biomedical advances & innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration — purposefully breaking down siloes and curating cross-disciplinary exchange to spark new ideas and collaborations that accelerate discovery and innovation.
Cultivating community through intentional design-- every detail of our meetings is crafted to spark meaningful, inspiring encounters across career stages where attendees forge lasting relationships that serve them throughout their careers.
Fostering open exchange with leading experts in inspiring locations— blending backgrounds and perspectives in an intimate setting where ideas and partnerships emerge freely.
Championing the next generation of scientific leaders — elevating early-career scientists alongside world leaders, and providing them with unique career-development opportunities to ensure a vibrant future for science.

Together, these pillars ensure that Keystone Symposia is not just hosting meetings, but building a thriving global scientific community. In the face of recent and ongoing challenges the scientific community faces, this is more important today than ever before.

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"Cutting-edge science and community building, which embody the Keystone Symposia brand, were instrumental in building my confidence as a scientist and making me realize that I am part of a larger engine of discovery."

– Shruti Naik, PhD, Associate Professor at Icain School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Keystone Symposia Scientific Advisory Board Member

Become a Partner in 2026

Partner with Keystone Symposia in 2026! With your support, we can expand our reach, amplify diverse voices, and continue shaping the global scientific landscape.

Sponsorship offers mutual benefits for both Keystone Symposia and the donor. Based on valuable feedback from our sponsorship community, our reimagined conference sponsorship packages create meaningful recognition opportunities, that blend new perks along with tried-and-true benefits, including:

Prominent logo display at Keystone Symposia meetings.
Recognition tied to various meeting components, such as women in science networking events, welcome mixers, keynote speakers, poster sessions and more.
Complimentary registrations for your team.
A seat on our prestigious Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

Learn more about meeting-specific sponsorship opportunities and broader corporate & foundation partnership opportunities! Click the images below for more information.