THE REAL Summit: The World's Premier Event at the Intersection of Finance and Mental Health

Every industry has a defining conference. For mental health and finance, that conference is THE REAL Summit — the world's premier event at the intersection of finance and mental health. Its goal is singular and audacious: catalyze $10 billion in capital toward the global mental health ecosystem by 2030.

The Summit's Track Record

October 2024, New York City: THE REAL Summit inaugural event at Deutsche Bank headquarters, Columbus Circle. Oversold. Attendees representing over $1 trillion in investable capital. January 2025, Davos: THE REAL Mental Health Day at the World Economic Forum. Sold out. Global leaders, investors, and changemakers. June 2025, London: THE REAL Summit London at Lumiere Underwood. October 22, 2026, New York City: THE REAL Summit NYC at AllianceBernstein, Hudson Yards. Register at thereal.events.

Why the Summit Exists

Mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people globally and cost the world economy $1 trillion per year in lost productivity (WHO). Yet mental health receives a fraction of the investment it deserves. Innovation is accelerating — in digital therapeutics, neurotechnology, psychedelic medicine, AI-assisted care, and community models — but capital is not keeping pace. THE REAL Summit closes that gap. Not through charity — through investment.

Who Attends THE REAL Summit

Family offices and private wealth managers. Foundations and philanthropists. Institutional investors evaluating behavioral health. Mental health innovators and founders seeking capital. Policymakers and insurers shaping the coverage landscape. Clinicians and academics representing evidence-based practice. Corporate leaders building mental health cultures. Past speakers have represented Deutsche Bank, AllianceBernstein, TIGER 21, The Carter Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Stanford School of Medicine.

Join THE REAL Summit NYC — October 22, 2026

THE REAL Summit NYC returns to Manhattan at AllianceBernstein, Hudson Yards on October 22, 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are available across five tiers from Platinum to Key Supporter. This is the only room in the world where serious capital meets mental health innovation at this level. Register and learn more at thereal.events. Sponsorship inquiries: shawn@thereal.care.