High-Energy Days Built to Help You Lead
Join leaders from Kaiser Permanente,Tampa General, Microsoft, HCA, CVS Health, UNC 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
Informal Welcome Reception at Rally (aka watch Josh Pappas lose at Pickleball).
101 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
Wednesday, September 16th 9:00am-12:00pm
Opening Keynote 9:10 AM
Hear an industry perspective on the forces shaping healthcare and the leadership capabilities needed to navigate what comes next.
- Speaker: Rasu Shrestha, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Advocate Health
Inside the Hospital of Tomorrow 9:30 AM
Explore how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are transforming hospital operations, the workforce, and the standard of care.
- Speaker(s): Santosh Mohan, Matt Sullivan, Kiyana Turner, Balaji Ramadoss
Own the Model or Get Owned: The New War for Care 10:30 AM
Examine how ownership and economics are reshaping care delivery – and what healthcare leaders should consider as new models emerge.
- Speaker(s): Josh Pappas, Mendel Erlenwein, Kristen Valdes
Growth Without the Groundbreaking 11:30 AM
How health systems are expanding access and reaching new markets through smarter, more capital-efficient growth models.
- Speaker: Jake Kirchner
Anything But AI 11:45AM
Look beyond AI to explore other innovations influencing the future of healthcare.
- Speaker: Jessica DaMassa
Wednesday, September 16th 1:00-3:45pm
Building Your 'What's Next' Designed to for you walk away with a clear picture of your ideal next steps.
Speaker(s): Cachet Colvard (M), Angela Raphael, Trey Wilson
1:15 PM
Who Gets Funded, What Gets Built Hear from healthcare investors and innovators about how ideas receive funding, which solutions gain traction, and what it takes to scale.
Speaker(s): Braedon Leslie (M), Kwamane Liddell, Leah Callahan
2:15 PM
The Pearl: From Concept to Where We Sit Today 3:15 PM
Hear how The Pearl evolved from an ambitious vision into a hub for healthcare, education, research, and innovation.
Speaker(s): Hillary Crittendon
Wednesday, September 16th 4:15pm-6:15pm
Join us at Connected Labs inside the Pearl for heavy charcuterie and drinks as the official welcome industry night of YHLS 26.
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Day 2 Welcome Recap key Day 1 moments and preview the conversations and experiences ahead.
Speaker(s): Nathalia Padua
The Hospital of 2035 Is Already Under Construction – Literally Explore how today’s facility, technology, and operational decisions are shaping the hospital of the future.
Speaker(s): Cachet Colvard (M), Rory Anderson, Antwan Williams
Unlearning Money: Breaking Free From Past Beliefs 10:00 AM
Challenge common money beliefs and make room for a new way of thinking. Gain practical insight into building financial confidence and making informed decisions for your future.
Speaker(s): Brianna Clare
C-Suite Experience: A Journey Through Leadership Hear candid lessons from senior executives on navigating growth, responsibility, and leadership at the highest levels.
Speaker(s): Riaa Dutta (M), Seth Goldwire* Nick Archer
Administrative Fellowship Panel 11:30 AM
Current and former fellows sharing about the experience, application process, and career impact of fellowship programs.
Speaker(s): Marshall Skidmore* (M), Riaa Dutta, Vrushangi Shah, Macy Blake*
LUNCH | 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Making Strategy Real: From Vision to Execution Explore how to set priorities, navigate change, and translate strategy into action.
Speaker(s): Alex Maiersperger (M), Ross Feuerstein, Stephanie Berkson
Case Competition Bootcamp Learnings that can be applied in consulting, strategy roles, and immediately once landing your first role.
What Makes a New Venture Worth Pursuing? How health systems evaluate new ideas, build new ventures, and create pathways for leaders
interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Speaker(s): Benjamin Tingey
The Talent Lens: How Advocate Health Finds & Grows Leaders Explore the skills, experiences, and qualities shaping the next generation of leaders.
Speaker(s): Josh Enneking*
, Advocate Health’s Talent Acquisition Team
Day 2 Closing Reflect on key lessons from the Summit and hear what is next for Advancement League.
Speaker(s): Alex Maiersperger, Antwan Williams
