2026 Health Leadership Conference

  • Event Date: Feb. 10 - 12, 2026
  • Event Time: 11:30 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Event Location: Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL 

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About the Event
The Health Leadership Conference is the National Health Council’s (NHC) premier annual event, convening CEOs, executive directors, senior executives, and board leaders from the nation’s leading patient organizations and nonprofit health groups. This event fosters meaningful connections, sparks dialogue on timely leadership issues, and explores best practices and emerging trends shaping patient-centric health care.

Leadership. Purpose. Impact.
At the conference, NHC members will strengthen their strategic leadership, connect with peers who share their mission, and contribute to the collective impact of our community. Programming will address the evolving health care ecosystem, innovation and technology, communication strategies, advocacy and policy, nonprofit growth, and much more. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead with purpose in today’s dynamic environment—and advance a united voice for the 160 million people living with chronic diseases and disabilities, along with their family caregivers.

Attendees will gain:

    • Unmatched opportunities to connect with peers, exchange innovative solutions, and grow your leadership network
    • Actionable insights into the most pressing trends in patient-centered health care and leadership
    • Strategic guidance to align organizational priorities with the evolving needs of patients and caregivers
    • Direct access to top thought leaders driving innovation across nonprofit and for-profit organizations 

Who Should Attend
The Health Leadership Conference brings together senior leaders from NHC member Patient Organizations and Partners of Patient Organizations who are shaping the future of patient-centered health care and nonprofit management.

    • CEOs & Executive Directors
      Visionary leaders driving strategy, policy engagement, and innovation across the health ecosystem.
    • Board Leaders
      Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, and senior board members guiding mission-driven organizations. We encourage at least one board leader to attend with their CEO or Executive Director to strengthen governance alignment.
    • Senior Executives
      COOs, CFOs, Chief Strategy Officers, and other senior leaders responsible for advancing organizational direction and impact.
    • Event Sponsors & Industry Partners
      NHC Business & Industry members—and non-member for-profit organizations— are invited to attend through event sponsorship. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to connect with patient organizations, stay ahead of emerging policy trends, and align strategies with the evolving needs of patients and caregivers. Please view the event’s sponsorship opportunities.

Questions?
For questions regarding registration or event logistics, please contact the NHC’s Senior Director of Meetings & Events, Racquel Codling. For programming questions, please contact NHC’s Director of Membership, Lindsay Marcal, and NHC’s Director of Strategic Relationships, Del Baker Robertson. For sponsorship information, please contact, Mary Crowther, NHC’s Manager, Development & Membership.