2026 Annual Conference
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV
April 15-18, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Agenda at a Glance (times are subject to change)
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Women in Leadership Meeting (C,$)
Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or shaping strategy at the executive level, this session offers a space for connection, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue around advancing women in healthcare leadership. No title required—just a commitment to growth, community, and supporting one another. Your registration fee includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and the Joint Leadership Council Happy Hour.View the full Women in Leadership Council Meeting agenda1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Leadership Council Meetings with Joint Council General Session (C, $)
AMGA Leadership Councils are member-driven communities that bring together healthcare executives and decision-makers to share strategies, surface innovations, and solve challenges together. These preconference Council Meetings connect you with peers who share your responsibilities. Conversations are relevant, candid, and immediately applicable. You don’t need a specific title—just aligned responsibilities and a willingness to contribute. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Joint Council Networking Reception (C,$)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Past Board Chairs Reception (invitation only)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Distinguished Leaders Dinner (invitation only)
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leadership Council Meetings with Joint Council General Session (C, $)
AMGA Leadership Councils are member-driven communities that bring together healthcare executives and decision-makers to share strategies, surface innovations, and solve challenges together. These preconference Council Meetings connect you with peers who share your responsibilities. Conversations are relevant, candid, and immediately applicable. You don’t need a specific title—just aligned responsibilities and a willingness to contribute. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
AMGA Spotlight: Where New Voices Join the Conversation
More than an orientation, this is your welcome into a national network of healthcare leaders driving change.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Compensation & Operations Semi-Annual Meeting ($)
Physician compensation sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and culture — and in 2026, the pressure to get it right is intensifying on every front. This half-day immersion session brings together leading health system executives, physician leaders, and compensation professionals for a practitioner-focused deep dive into the most consequential forces reshaping provider compensation today. Through peer case studies and expert analysis, attendees will leave with actionable frameworks they can apply immediately within their organizations. Note: This session is closed to consulting firms.View the full Immersion Session agenda
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
More Than Medicine: Integrating Culture, Compassion, and Equity in Chronic Care ($)
Chronic care isn’t one-size-fits-all. The most effective solutions go beyond the medicine by blending clinical excellence with cultural understanding, compassion, and equity. This immersion session shares how leading health systems are reimagining care to improve outcomes and build lasting trust in the communities they serve.
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CEO Forum (invitation only)
The AMGA CEO Forum is a curated, half-day, chief executive-only event embedded in our 2026 Annual Conference. Designed for forward-looking leaders, this invitation-only premium gathering blends thought leadership with experiential learning and unparalleled networking.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Mixer: Viva Las Connections!
Kick off the conference with networking, music, and light refreshments in our registration foyer. Sponsored by Dynavax.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Hub Opening Reception: High Stakes, Real Connections
Grab a light bite, connect with solution providers in our interactive exhibit hall, and catch 20-minute micro-session Hub Chats in the AMGA Theater.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CEO Forum Networking Dinner (invitation only)
An intimate gathering for CEOs to build high-level relationships.7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast in The Hub
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening General Session:
Exponential Technologies, Mindset, and Innovation
The Dr. Scott Hayworth and the Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Lecture
Daniel Kraft, MD, Physician, Scientist, and Healthcare Futurist
Designed for executive leaders navigating complex systems, this session will challenge assumptions, sharpen strategic foresight, and equip you with the mindset required to lead boldly in an era of relentless transformation.
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Peer-to-Peer Breakouts Round 1
Join focused discussions by organization type (health system, independent, or academic) on key topics like workforce, access, care delivery, leadership, finance, and operations.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Focus Point Presentations
These spotlights cut through the noise to deliver high-impact content for leaders looking to jumpstart creativity and practical solutions in just 20 minutes.Explore all Focus Point Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Poster Pathway: Innovations in Health System Improvement
Grab lunch then explore the paths leaders are taking to advance care quality and community health.
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Explore all Posters by topic area
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch in The Hub
Take time to network with peers, visit exhibitors, and catch 20-minute micro-session Hub Chats in the AMGA Theater.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
AMGA Past Board Leaders Highlights Luncheon (invitation only)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Peer-to-Peer Breakouts Round 2
Join focused discussions by organization type (health system, independent, or academic) on key topics like workforce, access, care delivery, leadership, finance, and operations.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Focus Points
These spotlights cut through the noise to deliver high-impact content for leaders looking to jumpstart creativity and practical solutions in just 20 minutes.
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Explore all Focus Point Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Industry Partner Breakout Sessions (MG, S)
Presented by AMGA’s trusted industry partners, these sessions offer fresh perspectives and practical strategies to healthcare’s most pressing challenges.
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Explore all Industry Partner Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Hub Farewell Reception: Cheers to Connections
Raise a glass to new connections and enjoy global flavors during our closing reception.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AMGA Foundation Celebration (invitation only)
During this event, AMGA Foundation celebrates its impact and honors collaborators, partners, supporters, program participants, sponsors, and donors. The event will recognize the great strides made to advance healthcare for patients through AMGA Foundation’s population health initiatives and national health campaigns.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session: Leading Through Change: A Roadmap for Energized and Resilient Leadership
Dethra Giles, Executive Leadership & HR Strategist
Leadership strategist Dethra Giles presents a practical framework for building trust, energizing teams, and leading with resilience in complex, high-stakes settings, using communication as a leader’s most powerful tool.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Peer-to-Peer Breakouts Round 3
Join focused discussions by organization type (health system, independent, or academic) on key topics like workforce, access, care delivery, leadership, finance, and operations.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Focus Point Presentations
These spotlights cut through the noise to deliver high-impact content for leaders looking to jumpstart creativity and practical solutions in just 20 minutes.
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Explore all Focus Point Sessions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost, Care, and Common Sense: A Conversation with Mark Cuban
Join us for a candid fireside chat with Mark Cuban, cofounder of Cost Plus Drugs, entrepreneur, investor, Dallas Mavericks owner, and a longtime “Shark” on Shark Tank. The conversation will be moderated by AMGA board member Dr. Anil Keswani, corporate executive vice president, chief medical officer & operations officer – ambulatory, Scripps Health. With healthcare under pressure from every direction—capital constraints, workforce fatigue, margin compression, regulatory complexity, and accelerating AI—the question is no longer whether disruption is coming. It’s who will help shape it.
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Explore all Keynote Sessions
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Deep Dives
Immerse yourself in focused, workshop-style sessions designed for hands-on learning and in-depth exploration of critical topics.
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Explore all Deep Dive Sessions
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Chronic Care Roundtable (MG, S)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cocktail Hour (ticket required)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Final Act: Dinner, Deception & Dessert with Penn & Teller (ticket required)
Step behind the velvet curtain for a spectacular send-off as AMGA 2026 ends on a truly magical note. Join your fellow attendees for an unforgettable Closing Dinner Celebration, featuring world-famous illusionists Penn & Teller, live on stage in their hometown. Enjoy a final cocktail hour and gourmet dinner, and stay for our sweet “After-Glow” dessert lounge following the show.
The Closing Event is exclusively for Annual Conference attendees. Limited seating available. Please note: This event is for guests aged 18 and over.
C = Council Members Only, S = Participating Sponsors Only, MG = Member Medical Groups Only, $ = Additional Fee Required