September 15-17th, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina
High-Energy Days Built to Help You Lead
Join leaders from Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, HCA, Cleveland Clinic, CVS Health and more as we mix keynotes and conversations with networking breaks, walking tours, small-group service line sessions, and case competition prep to drive momentum for your best year yet.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 6:30-9:00pm
Welcome reception Sponsor and Location To Be Announced Soon!
Wednesday, September 16th 9:00am-10:30am
Interactive Kickoff, Keynote, Networking Break, And Service Line Breakouts
Opening Keynote
CEO of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest and leading hospital systems, Eugene Woods joins YHLS for an inspiring conversation of building an early career launchpad.
Service Line Breakout
Explore how leaders build and scale life-changing service lines where outcomes matter with top service line leaders around the country.
Wednesday, September 16th 10:030am-12:00pm
Leadership Development & Career Growth Workshop from global talent advisory at Witt Kieffer
Leadership Workshop
Wednesday, September 16th 1:30-2:15pm
Book Signing and Speech from Scott Becker, Founder of Becker's Healthcare Empire.
Scott Becker
Legendary leader and author Scott Becker joins YHLS for the second year in a row to inspire attendees to build their careers like they would their businesses, with intention and commitment.
Wednesday, September 16th 3:15pm-3:45pm
Physician Leaders with Dr. Michael Suk (and Potential Special Guest Appearance)
Founder, MDEnvoy
After their Super Bowl 2026 launch party, Dr. Michael Suk will outline the secret behind MDEnvoy, a new Agency to represent physicians the way cofounder Leigh Steinberg (yes, that Leigh Steinberg) changed the way athletes are represented.
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Venture Capital with the Best in the Business: "Betting on a Healthier Future and Your Role in It"
Thursday, September 17th 9:00am-10:00am
TBA
A leadership conversation to be announced
Thursday, September 17th 10:15am-11:00am
Thursday, September 17th 11:00am-12:00pm
TBA
Thursday, September 17th 12:00pm +
Lunch at various recommended best eats of Charlotte and the surrounding areas, leadership resources and workshops and a mock case competition to make sure you win won in 2027.
