SMI Spring 2026 Forum

From Insights to Action:
Moving Healthcare Forward

The registration desk opens at 3:00 PM CT followed by SMI’s New Member/First Timer Reception (by invitation only) at 4:30 PM CT. The Forum Welcome Reception for everyone begins at 5:30 PM CT. The Forum concludes on Thursday, April 30th at 12:00 PM CT.

SEE THE FULL FORUM AGENDA HERE

3:00 PM CT Registration Opens

4:30 – 5:30 PM CT New Member/First Timer Reception (by invitation only)

5:30 – 7:30 PM CT Welcome Reception

7:00 – 7:50 AM CT Breakfast & Networking

8:00 – 8:30 AM CT Welcome & General Session

8:30 – 9:30 AM CT Opening Keynote with Ford Koles, Oboe Healthcare Insights

9:30 – 10:00 AM CT Networking Break

10:00 – 10:45 AM CT Panel hosted by Ford Koles with SMI Thought Leader Members and Table Talk

10:45 – 11:00 AM CT Quick Break, please head to workshops

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT SMI2U Workshops Round 1 (see back of name badge)

12:00 – 1:00 PM CT Lunch & Networking

1:00 – 2:30 PM CT CANDID CONVERSATIONS: Real Problems, Real Solutions (Breakout Sessions – see back of name badge)

2:30 – 3:00 PM CT Networking Break

3:00 – 5:00 PM CT Thought Leadership Councils

6:15 PM CT Buses Begin Departing for Dinner Event at COSM

6:30 – 9:30 PM CT SMI Dinner Event at COSM – the Ultimate Fan Experience

7:00 – 8:30 AM CT Breakfast & Networking (Luggage Storage)

8:30 – 9:30 AM CT SMI2U Workshops Round 2 (see back of name badge)

9:30 – 10:00 AM CT Networking Break

10:00 – 11:00 AM CT General Session: SMI Spotlight

11:00 – 11:45 AM CT General Session: Industry Innovations, 10-minute Ted Talks with Tina Murphy, Martin Marshall, Emily Gallo

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM CT Forum Adjournment