The Evolving Healthcare Landscape
The healthcare industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by changing regulations, a focus on value-based care, and advancements in technology. For healthcare leaders, staying informed about these changes is essential. Attending conferences can facilitate vital partnerships and provide insights from experts. These gatherings also highlight major trends influencing the sector, such as artificial intelligence, interoperability, cybersecurity, and health equity.
Top Healthcare Conferences in 2026
This list of notable healthcare conferences in 2026 will be updated as more information becomes available.
Digital Health Summit at the Consumer Electronics Show
Dates: January 6-9, Las Vegas
The Digital Health Summit, part of the Consumer Electronics Show, showcases cutting-edge healthcare technologies, including AI, digital health solutions, and telehealth. The four-day event features an exhibition floor, networking opportunities, and product demonstrations. Exhibitors include Whoop, Lilly Direct, and Samsung Health.
International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare
Dates: January 10-14, San Antonio
This scientific conference focuses on best practices and innovations in healthcare simulation, offering workshops, presentations, and educational opportunities. Over 140 companies will showcase advancements in healthcare simulations.
American Hospital Association Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
Dates: February 8-11, San Antonio
Gathering over 1,000 rural health leaders, this conference addresses topics such as AI and digital technology implementation, cybersecurity preparedness, value-based care, and workforce adaptation. It is designed for physician executives, administrators, and community leaders from rural health organizations.
ViVE
Dates: February 22-25, Los Angeles
ViVE is a digital health event that attracts leaders, investors, and policymakers. The conference includes matchmaking programs to connect providers, payers, and startups. Last year’s sponsors and exhibitors included Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Best Buy Health, and Philips.
Remote Patient Monitoring Leadership Summit
Dates: February 26-27, Charlotte, North Carolina
This summit focuses on remote patient monitoring, bringing together digital health leaders to discuss strategies, policy shifts, and reimbursement trends. Attendees can network and learn from successful RPM program implementations.
Nurse Leaders Summit
Dates: March 1, Los Angeles
The second annual Nurse Leaders Summit connects nursing leaders to discuss patient care issues. Key partners include the American Nurses Association of California, and past speakers have included prominent figures in nursing leadership.
HIMSS Global Health Conference
Dates: March 9-12, Las Vegas
Bringing together over 25,000 healthcare leaders, the HIMSS conference features more than 600 educational sessions and nearly 950 exhibitors. Attendees include leaders from payers, providers, healthcare technology companies, and government officials.
Society of Hospital Medicine Converge
Dates: March 29-April 1, Nashville, Tennessee
This conference offers sessions on various healthcare topics, some eligible for educational credits. It also features a scientific abstract competition, with results published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
American Hospital Association Annual Meeting
Dates: April 19-21, Washington, D.C.
The AHA’s annual meeting includes discussions with lawmakers and leaders shaping healthcare policy. The event focuses on advocacy priorities and welcomes over 1,000 hospital and health system leaders.
National Association of ACOs
Dates: April 22–24; October 14-16, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor; Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.
The NAACO conference provides updates from regulators and insights for accountable care organizations. With both spring and fall sessions, it includes a virtual component for those unable to attend in person. Most attendees work within ACOs or value-based care medical groups.
Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit
Dates: April 27-28, Seaport Hotel, Boston
This summit features discussions on direct-to-consumer healthcare, policy changes, and the Internet of Things in healthcare. Attendees include startups, investors, tech firms, providers, and payers, with opportunities for networking and interactive sessions.
Healthcare Financial Management Association Annual Conference
Dates: June 7-10, National Harbor, Maryland
HFMA’s flagship event focuses on healthcare finance, attracting over 3,000 professionals. The conference features expert speakers and informational sessions aimed at achieving health outcomes at lower costs.
Healthcare Interactive Conference
Dates: October 25-28, Omni Orlando ChampionsGate Resort Hotel, Florida
This conference caters to healthcare marketing professionals and digital leaders, offering educational sessions, master classes, and panels. Notable speakers include the marketing and communications dean from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
HLTH USA
Dates: November 15-18, TBD
HLTH attracts over 12,000 attendees, making it one of the largest industry events. More than 40% of guests hold C-suite positions in payer, provider, digital health, and startup companies. Previous speakers have included notable figures such as Mark Cuban and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
World Health Summit
Dates: TBD
The World Health Summit gathers global health attendees for discussions on pressing health issues. The 2025 theme was “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World.”
AHIP 2026
Dates: TBD
AHIP’s annual event features educational sessions, networking, and Q&As for leaders in the insurance sector and beyond.
J.P. Morgan Healthcare
Dates: TBD
This invitation-only conference connects senior executives, investors, and industry leaders for symposiums on various topics, including the impact of AI on the workforce and women’s health trends.
Disclosure: The HIMSS conference is part of Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, publisher of Healthcare Dive.