WHY ATTEND
Attending Becker's 16th Annual Meeting
ENGAGE, NETWORK AND LEARN
Healthcare transformation is accelerating, and leaders are reimagining care models, staffing strategies, and health equity solutions to strengthen outcomes. Hospital margins are climbing, AI is integrating fast, and clinicians continue to face burnout—but big questions remain. What’s next for value-based care? How can hospitals safeguard against cyber threats? Who are the best partners to tackle major operational challenges?
Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting has your back.
Across four days of expert-led discussions, we’ll explore the key issues shaping healthcare’s future. Gain exclusive insights, connect with leaders nationwide, and leave with actionable strategies to drive your organization forward.
Speakers
CELEBRITY KEYNOTES
More celebrity keynotes to be announced soon!

Troy Aikman
Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Emmy-nominated Broadcaster, and Voice of ESPN’s Monday Night Football
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Robert Corona
DO, MBA
John B. Henry Professor Of Pathology, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Chief Executive Officer
Upstate University and Community Hospitals

Eric Cioe-Peña
MD, MPH, MBA, FACEP
Vice President, Global Health, Center For Global Health
Northwell Health

Gretchen Pagac
RN, MSN, CNOR, CNML, DNPc
Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Associate Chief Operating Officer
University of Michigan Health

Jay S. Grider
DO, PhD, MBA
Chief Quality Officer And Chief Executive Officer, Kentucky Medical Services Foundation
University of Kentucky

Jochen Reiser
MD, PhD
President, University of Texas Medical Branch; Chief Executive Officer, UTMB Health System
UTMB Health System

Judd Hollander
MD, FACEP
Senior Vice President, Healthcare Delivery Innovation And Chief Virtual Care Officer;
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson Health

Kyle Glass
Senior Vice President, Regional Chief Financial Officer
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes Region

Laura Irvine
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Experience Officer
Texas Health Resources

Melissa Golombek
RN, DNP, MHCM, NE-BC, CPN
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Tampa General Hospital

Michael Pfeffer
MD, FACP
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Stanford Health Care; Associate Dean and Clinical Professor
Stanford School of Medicine
PARTNERS
Discover solutions to issues impacting your hospital or health system. Connect with over 200 of your peers at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting.
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