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MEDIA INVITE: A Conversation on Bias and Lived Experience

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LLY Eli Lilly and Company is mentioned as a Platinum Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health initiatives but no direct company performance analysis. NVO Novo Nordisk is listed as a Platinum Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, showing support for health-related events without specific company performance details. BG Boehringer Ingelheim is mentioned as a Gold Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating general support for health initiatives. AMGN Amgen is listed as a Silver Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health-related events without specific company performance details. MDGL Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is mentioned as a Silver Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health initiatives. RGP Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is listed as a Silver Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, showing support for health-related events without specific company performance details. PFE Pfizer is mentioned as a Bronze Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health initiatives. REGN Regeneron is listed as a Bronze Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, showing support for health-related events without specific company performance details. WVE Wave Life Sciences is listed as a Bronze Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, showing support for health-related events without specific company performance details. ZETA Zealand Pharma is mentioned as a Bronze Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health initiatives. BSX Boston Scientific is mentioned as a Patron Level sponsor for the Your Weight Matters National Convention, indicating support for health initiatives.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Join the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) for an evening of meaningful conversation at A Conversation on Bias and Lived Experience. This interactive panel will explore how bias shows up in everyday life, healthcare and society, while centering the real experiences of people living with obesity. Complimentary access is provided for credentialed media.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

6677 Sea Harbor Drive | Orlando, FL 32821 | Part of the Your Weight Matters National Convention 2026

WHY ATTEND:

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

The event features an interactive panel moderated by James Zervios, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of OAC, and includes panelists:

About:

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a National nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. The OAC is the first and only organization of its kind and the nation's leading voice representing those impacted by obesity. To learn more about our work, please visit www.obesityaction.org.

The Your Weight Matters National Convention is proudly supported by reputable companies in the health industry. National Sponsors signed on to date include: Platinum Level — Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk; Gold Level — Boehringer Ingelheim; Silver Level— Amgen, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals and Rhythm Pharmaceuticals; Bronze Level — Genentech, Kailera Therapeutics, Pfizer, Regeneron, Structure Therapeutics, Wave Life Sciences and Zealand Pharma; Patron Level — Bariatric Advantage, Boston Scientific, Currax Pharmaceuticals, Fractyl Health, Viking Therapeutics and Wondr Health.

SOURCE Obesity Action Coalition