Fall 2026 Forum

The Collaboration Advantage

Navigating AI, Supply Chain Resilience, & the Future of Healthcare

OCTOBER
12 – 14, 2026

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Special Event: BayCare (for SMI Members Only – space is limited to 40 members )

Harnessing AI Across the Enterprise

Applying AI Insights from Other Industries

Connecting Clinical Outcomes with Cost & Value

Building Stronger Cross-Functional Partnerships

Leading Teams Through AI Transformation

Strengthening Logistics & Supply Chain Resilience

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Michael Dowling
Former President & CEO Northwell Health

Don’t miss Michael Dowling’s keynote on the state of healthcare in 2026 and beyond, Al & innovation, supply chain & cost management, and the leadership mindset needed to collaborate and drive lasting impact.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Monday, Oct 12
Tuesday, Oct 13
Wednesday, Oct 14
3:00 PM EST

Registration Opens

| Sky/Star Foyer, 14th Floor
4:30 – 5:30 PM EST

New Member/First Timer Reception

| By invitation only
4:30 – 5:30 PM EST

AWL Mentee Reception

| AWL MENTEES by invitation only
5:50 – 7:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

7:00 – 7:50 AM EST

Breakfast

8:00 – 9:15 AM EST

General Session

| Welcome and Keynote
9:15 – 9:45 AM EST

Networking Break

9:45 – 10:30 AM EST

General Session

10:30 – 11:00 AM EST

Networking Break

11:00 – 12:00 PM EST

SMI2U Workshops – Round 1

| Small Group Breakouts
12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Lunch & Networking

1:00 – 2:30 PM EST

Candid Conversations

| Small Group Breakouts
2:30 – 3:00 PM EST

Networking Break

3:00 – 5:00 PM EST

Thought Leadership Council

| Small Group Breakouts
6:00 PM EST

Buses Begin Departing

6:30 – 9:30 PM EST

SMI Dinner Event Aboard Starship Yacht

7:30 – 8:30 AM EST

Breakfast/Luggage Storage

8:30 – 9:30 AM EST

SMI2U Workshops – Round 2

| Small Group Breakouts
9:30 – 10:00 AM EST

Networking Break

10:00 – 11:00 AM EST

SMI Spotlight

11:00 – 11:45 AM EST

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

| Industry innovations, inspirations and actions: 10-minute future-forward TED talks
11:45A M – 12:00PM EST

Forum Adjournment

| Survey Time
Post-Forum Events
1:30 – 4:30 pM EST

BayCare Special Events

12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Lunch

| AWL and BayCare shared buffet
1:00 – 4:00 PM EST

AWL Workshop

5:30 – 8:30 PM EST

AWL Dinner

| at hotel
5:30 – 8:00 PM EST

BayCare Attendees Dinner

| at hotel

Connect. Collaborate. Create Impact.

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.