AMGA CEO Forum
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.
Join an elite group of healthcare CEOs for an exclusive experience designed to elevate strategic thinking, expand leadership capabilities, and connect you with peers who are shaping the future of care delivery.
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Fireside Chat: Bold Thinking for Exponential Organizations Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, XPRIZE Foundation and Warner Thomas, President and CEO, Sutter Health Join visionary futurist and XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis for a candid conversation on how bold thinking, exponential technologies, and moonshot leadership are redefining what’s possible in healthcare. Tailored for health system C-suite leaders, this fireside chat will challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and inspire new models of innovation that can scale impact, accelerate transformation, and unlock a healthier future. |
| 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Navigating Complexity: Strategic Leadership for Today's World Workshop Facilitator: Shelley Thompkins, PhD, Center for Creative Leadership In an era defined by volatility, health system and medical group CEOs are expected to chart bold futures while navigating near-daily disruptions: from workforce shortages and financial headwinds to AI integration and shifting care models. Workshop leader, Shelley Thompkins, will offer a research-backed strategic leadership framework from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), designed to help senior executives lead decisively through uncertainty. Through interactive dialogue and CEO-to-CEO exchange, you'll explore the core behaviors that define strategic leadership today: thinking across systems, acting with foresight, and influencing across complex stakeholder networks. Leave with practical insights to elevate your decision-making, shape culture, and position your organization for sustainable impact in a data-rich, technology-driven environment. |
| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | VIP Dinner at a World-Class Las Vegas Venue End the evening with a private dining experience designed for reflection, connection, and candid peer conversation. This exclusive dinner is reserved for Forum attendees only. |
About CCL
CCL is the world’s premier leadership development organization. Each year, we serve 80,000+ leaders and 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 across the public, private, nonprofit, and education sectors. Our cutting-edge solutions are steeped in extensive research and our work with leaders at all levels.
Registration
We’re excited to offer several options tailored to support your experience and engagement:
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CEO Forum – $2,500
Includes a seat at the CEO Forum on April 16, plus VIP amenities:- Private car service from the airport
- VIP hotel check-in
- Access to the executive suite block at the W Hotel
- Reserved seating at the exclusive networking dinner
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CEO Experience – $3,500
Everything included in the CEO Forum Seat, plus:- Complimentary registration for the AMGA CEO Leadership Council meetings (April 15–16)
- Full registration to attend the AMGA 2026 Annual Conference (April 17–18)
- VIP, front-row seating at the general sessions
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Bring a Team – Starting at $10,000
Maximize your organization’s impact by bringing a team. This package includes the full CEO Experience for you, and offers expanded access and visibility for your leadership group. You and your team will receive:- VIP reserved seating at the general sessions
- Team photo
- Group transportation information
- Group dining options
- Access to a private meeting space for team meetings or strategic planning
Hotel Information
CEO Forum participants will have special suite accommodations at the W Las Vegas, attached to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
W Las Vegas, attached to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3940 S. Las Vegas Blvd W
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Room Rate: $290 per night, plus state and local taxes. AMGA will provide a direct booking link upon confirmation of your registration.
Hotel Deadline: March 19, 2026. The discounted rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
AMGA does not endorse booking hotel reservations via sources other than our dedicated website link, which is sent to attendees in confirmation emails. Housing Pirates & Room Poachers are third-party companies that act as travel agencies, wholesalers, or destination management companies to solicit attendees and exhibitors for room reservations for association or other organizations meetings. Often Housing Pirates & Room Poachers may misrepresent themselves as AMGA’s official housing provider. Attendees and exhibitors may be contacted by fax, e-mail, or phone with offers for cut rate housing. The pirate/poacher may inform attendees and exhibitors that the hotel room block is "sold out," and that if you do not book with them immediately, you may not get a room.
CEOs attending the Forum will have roundtrip sedan transportation provided.
Dress is business casual. Please be advised that meeting rooms may be air-conditioned; a sweater or jacket is recommended for your comfort. Depending on the weather, some networking or meal functions may take place outdoors, so please plan accordingly. More information will be shared with attendees ahead of the meeting.