
The Executive Forum
October 5 - 7, 2026
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
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Special VIP Welcome Dinner & Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Forum Breakfast and Technology Lab
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Executive Forums
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Executive Networking Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Executive Intensive Session
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
VIP Reverse Trade Show Experience
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
VIP Innovation Celebration Experience
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Curated Executive Dinner Experiences
Wednesday, October 7th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
VIP Breakfast Session
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Coffee & Connections
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
General Session (VIP Section)
Opening Keynote & Executive Policy Briefing
presentation of the Premier Trailblazer Award
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Coffee & Connections
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
VIP Trade Show Tour with Premier Leadership
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch and VIP Scheduled Demos
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Executive Track Curated Session
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
General Session (VIP Section)
Healthcare Executive Panel
presentation of the Premier Alliance Excellence Award
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
VIP Lounge Dinner Experience
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Backstage Experience: Meet Darius Rucker
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Breakthroughs Concert (VIP Section)
Darius Rucker
Thursday, October 8th
Executive Forum Closing & Continued Breakthroughs Access
Depart or continue your Breakthroughs experience with additional thought leadership, CE sessions, and the closing keynote featuring Erin Andrews and the Premier Cares Award.
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