2026 Annual Conference
Leadership Councils & Women in Leadership: Your Seat at the Table Starts Here
Before the main conference begins, AMGA invites you to join powerful, peer-driven conversations designed to move your leadership forward. Eligible for Continuing Education credit
Women in Leadership Council ($)
Wednesday, April 15 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or shaping strategy at the executive level, this session offers a space for connection, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue around advancing women in healthcare leadership. No title required—just a commitment to growth, community, and supporting one another. Your registration fee includes breakfast, refreshments, and lunch.
Agenda at a Glance
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Women in Leadership Spring Meeting
12:00 PM
Networking and Box Lunch
Leadership Council Meetings ($)
Wednesday, April 15, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Thursday, April 16, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
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—reserve your seat early. Interested in joining a Council? Contact Joe DeLisle
2026 Spring Council Keynotes
From the CEO Seat: Navigating Risk, Resilience, and Responsibility
Few leaders have a clearer view of today’s healthcare crossroads than Warner Thomas, CEO of Sutter Health. Drawing from his experience leading Ochsner Health, this council special guest speaker will share how health system leaders are preparing for what’s next, from structural transformation to cultural resilience, and what it means to lead with clarity when the future is anything but certain.
AMGA Inside Washington, DC
Chet Speed, JD, LLM, Chief Policy Officer, AMGA
Council members will have a front-row seat to inside Washington, DC policy updates from AMGA’s Chief Policy Officer, Chet Speed. The impact of the 2024 Election and 2026 mid-term elections is keeping healthcare issues at the top of mind for AMGA members, and this presentation will provide you with what you need to become a more engaged and influential healthcare leader. Learn about key AMGA issues, the District Advocacy Program, and benefits of attending AMGA’s Capitol Hill Day to advocate for your patients and providers!
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Agenda at a Glance