
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Event Beginning:
Monday, October 5, 2026
Event Ending:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Executive Forum exists for a simple reason: there are very few places where healthcare leaders can speak candidly with peers who understand the weight of enterprise leadership.
At Breakthroughs 26, Executive Forum once again convenes a trusted network of C-suite leaders for conversations that move beyond panels and presentations into meaningful strategic exchange.
This year’s conference theme — Breakthroughs: Unlocked — highlights the new capabilities transforming healthcare today. From predictive workforce optimization to AI-enabled clinical decision support and supply chain resilience, intelligence is being integrated deeper into operations and leadership decisions. Breakthroughs 26 is where leaders explore how these innovations unlock the next level of performance.
While Breakthroughs brings together leaders from 300+ hospitals and health systems, Executive Forum remains intentionally intimate — designed specifically for the executives responsible for shaping the future of their organizations.
This year’s discussions will focus on the issues defining the next chapter of healthcare leadership, including:
- Workforce transformation and executive alignment
- AI adoption and operational innovation
- Strategic growth in a shifting healthcare landscape
Through facilitated roundtables and candid peer dialogue, Executive Forum offers the opportunity to pressure-test ideas, challenge assumptions and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
Agenda:
Monday, October 5th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Forum
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Executive Forum Reception and Dinner
Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Executive Forum
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Executive Track Curated Sessions
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Breakthroughs 26 Kick-off Party
Innovation Celebration Awards Recognition
Wednesday, October 7th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Track Breakfast Session
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Coffee & Connections
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
General Session
Opening Keynote
Trailblazer Award
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Coffee & Connections
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Trade Show Floor
Private Tours
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Executive Track Curated Sessions
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
General Session
Healthcare Executive Panel
Alliance Excellence Award
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Breakthroughs Concert
Darius Rucker
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