Program Content and Agenda
Ashley Pond
Phone: 614-203-4415
Email: APond@LuminareHealth.com
OR
Christina Orlando
Phone: (312) 622-7759
Email: COrlando1@LuminareHealth.com
Event Overview
The most valuable insights often come not from presentations, but from conversations with peers facing similar challenges.
What:
A gathering of hospital and health system leaders designed to facilitate candid peer dialogue, strategic collaboration, and the exchange of ideas on the issues shaping the future of healthcare.
When:
Monday, September 21 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The event will kick off Monday with a networking reception at 6:00 PM and will conclude Tuesday evening with an off-site event at 9:00 PM. Flights should be booked to arrive by 4:00 PM on Monday and depart any time on Wednesday.
Where:
Hotel Clio
150 Clayton Lane
Denver, Colorado
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What's Included?
- Two nights of accommodations at Hotel Clio
- Welcome Reception
- Tuesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Unique off-site Denver experience
- Access to all sessions and networking opportunities
Why Attend?
This forum was created to provide a space for leaders responsible for workforce strategy, human resources, employee benefits, and organizational performance to come together, share experiences, and exchange ideas on the issues shaping healthcare today.
Together, we will explore topics including workforce sustainability, artificial intelligence, financial pressures, value-based care, employee experience, and innovative approaches to improving outcomes.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Connect with peers from hospitals and health systems nationwide.
• Exchange ideas and leading practices on today's most pressing workforce and operational challenges.
• Learn from the successes and experiences of fellow healthcare leaders.
• Build relationships that extend beyond the forum and influence the future of healthcare leadership.
Together, we will explore topics including workforce sustainability, artificial intelligence, financial pressures, value-based care, employee experience, and innovative approaches to improving outcomes.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Connect with peers from hospitals and health systems nationwide.
• Exchange ideas and leading practices on today's most pressing workforce and operational challenges.
• Learn from the successes and experiences of fellow healthcare leaders.
• Build relationships that extend beyond the forum and influence the future of healthcare leadership.
Agenda Overview
Unlike traditional conferences with predetermined content, this forum is intentionally designed to reflect the priorities and experiences of participating leaders.
The program will feature expert perspectives, peer roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities with hospital and health system executives from across the country. Topics and discussion themes will be informed by the challenges and priorities submitted during registration, ensuring conversations remain timely, relevant, and actionable.
The forum begins Monday evening with a welcome reception, followed by a full day of sessions and discussions on Tuesday. The experience concludes with a uniquely Colorado offsite event that attendees will not want to miss.
Preliminary Agenda
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
The program will feature expert perspectives, peer roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities with hospital and health system executives from across the country. Topics and discussion themes will be informed by the challenges and priorities submitted during registration, ensuring conversations remain timely, relevant, and actionable.
The forum begins Monday evening with a welcome reception, followed by a full day of sessions and discussions on Tuesday. The experience concludes with a uniquely Colorado offsite event that attendees will not want to miss.
Preliminary Agenda
Monday, September 21
- All Day: Arrivals and registration
- 6:00 PM: Welcome Reception at Hotel Clio
Tuesday, September 22
- 8:00 – 5:00 PM: Leadership Forum sessions and roundtable discussions
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Signature Denver experience
An Unforgettable Colorado Evening at The Fort
Following Tuesday’s Forum sessions, we’ll leave the city behind for a memorable evening at The Fort, one of Colorado’s most iconic destinations. Located in the foothills outside Denver, this distinctive Southwestern setting provides the perfect backdrop to continue conversations, build connections and experience a taste of Colorado.
Guests will enjoy an elevated multi-course dinner featuring regional cuisine, along with plenty of time to relax and connect with fellow healthcare leaders in a more informal setting.
The evening will also feature a truly unique Birds of Prey experience, including an interactive presentation with an eagle, hawk, owl and falcon. Attendees will have opportunities to learn about and interact with these remarkable birds, take photos and experience a live flight demonstration.
It’s an evening designed to combine meaningful networking, authentic Colorado hospitality and an experience you won’t soon forget.
Your Stay at Hotel Clio
Luminare Health will provide registered attendees with two nights of accommodations in Denver's vibrant Cherry Creek neighborhood. Guests will enjoy a stay at the luxurious Hotel Clio, offering upscale amenities, exceptional dining, and convenient access to some of the city's best shopping, restaurants, and attractions.
Accommodations for the nights of September 21 and 22 will be provided as part of your participation in the forum. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the event, you are welcome to do so at your own expense, subject to hotel availability.
When completing your registration, please indicate your preferred arrival and departure dates. We kindly ask that you refrain from booking airfare until we have confirmed your requested accommodations with the hotel.
Accommodations for the nights of September 21 and 22 will be provided as part of your participation in the forum. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the event, you are welcome to do so at your own expense, subject to hotel availability.
When completing your registration, please indicate your preferred arrival and departure dates. We kindly ask that you refrain from booking airfare until we have confirmed your requested accommodations with the hotel.
Registration Details
- Participation is intentionally limited to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among attendees. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Luminare Health will cover hotel accommodations for two nights at Hotel Clio and hosted meals during the conference.
- Registration deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026
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Contact Us
Travel, Registration, and Event Logistics
Leanne Gustie
Office: 312-515-7846
Email: LGustie@LuminareHealth.com
Leanne Gustie
Office: 312-515-7846
Email: LGustie@LuminareHealth.com