Fall 2026 Forum

The Collaboration Advantage

Navigating AI & the Future of Healthcare

OCTOBER 12 – 14, 2026

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY

TAMPA, FLORIDA

275+

Supply Chain Leaders

Inspiring

Keynotes & Expert Speakers

Meaningful

Connections & Peer Collaboration

Actionable

Insights to Drive Results

Solutions

That Move Healthcare Forward

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 – 8:00 AM EST

Breakfast/Networking

8:00 – 10:00 AM EST

General Session / Keynote

| Michael Dowling, Former CEO of Northwell Health
10:00 – 10:30 AM EST

Networking Break

10:30 – 11:00 AM EST

General Session / What’s Next SMI

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 Meetings

| Small Group Breakouts
6:30 – 9:30 PM EST

SMI Dinner Event Aboard Starship Yacht

7:30 – 8:30 AM EST

Breakfast/Networking

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

General Session / SMI Spotlight

11:00 – 12:00 PM EST

General Session / SMI Industry Innovations

| Inspirations and Actions: 10-minute future forward TED talks

Connect. Collaborate. Create Impact.

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.