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)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Women in Leadership Meeting (C,$)
Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or shaping strategy at the executive level, this session offers a space for connection, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue around advancing women in healthcare leadership. No title required—just a commitment to growth, community, and supporting one another. Your registration fee includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and the Joint Leadership Council Happy Hour.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Leadership Council Meetings (C,$)
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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Joint Leadership Council Happy Hour (C,$)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Past Board Chairs Reception (invitation only)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Distinguished Leaders Dinner (invitation only)
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leadership Councils with General Session (C,$)
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.
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 ($)
AMGA Consulting’s semiannual meeting on compensation and operations fosters ongoing discussions about achieving high performance in the physician enterprise. This immersion session will provide attendees with strategies, approaches, and solutions for improving operational performance, creating sustainable compensation models, developing executive leadership, and fostering a culture that drives performance throughout your organization. Note: This session is closed to consulting firms.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
More Than Medicine: Integrating Culture, Compassion, and Equity in Chronic Care ($)
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.
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
Poster Pathway: Innovations in Health System Improvement
Explore the paths leaders are taking to advance care quality and community health.
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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Hub Opening Reception: High Stakes, Real Connections
Grab a light bite and make connections with solution providers in our interactive exhibit hall.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Networking Group Receptions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CEO Forum Networking Dinner (invitation only)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast in The Hub
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening General Session:
Exponential Technologies Causing Disruptive Innovation
The Dr. Scott Hayworth and the Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Lecture
Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation
Designed for executive leaders navigating complex systems, the session will highlight actionable insights and leadership strategies for anticipating and leveraging transformative change.
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.
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.
11:30 AM - 2:00 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
Senior executives reflect on their leadership journeys, offering candid insights into challenges, growth, and the evolving responsibilities of healthcare leaders.
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.
3:30 PM - 4:00 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.
4:00 PM - 6:00 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
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: Connect by Organization Size
This structured networking breakfast is organized by the size of your organization and includes guided discussion topics and conversation starters.
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.
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 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Regional Networking Lunch
A casual, region-based lunch where you’ll connect with peers who understand your market, policy landscape, and population health trends, with guided prompts to spark discussion.
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.