OVERVIEW
About the Summit
With disruption coming from every angle, leaders have a seize-the-moment opportunity to take on the big questions shaping Illinois healthcare.
This year’s Leadership Summit will explore how to shift from reactive survival strategies to proactive transformation initiatives. National experts and leaders across our state will discuss productively engaging with decision-makers and influencers in their orbit. You’ll benefit from participating in candid conversations and connecting with peer leaders as our Illinois hospital community navigates disruption together.





AUDIENCE
Who Should Attend
The Summit will benefit:
- Chief executive officers
- Chief operating officers
- Chief financial officers
- Chief nursing officers
- Chief medical officers
- Chief human resources officers
- Chief quality officers
- Chief strategy officers
- Physician leaders
- Nurse leaders
- Legal counsel
- Government relations leaders
- Trustees and directors
Our Featured Speakers

Scott D. Anthony
Clinical Professor of Strategy, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College

Craig E. Deao
Managing Director, Huron

Rick Pollack
President and CEO, American Hospital Association

Michael Hildebrand
Senior Vice President, Regional Health System Practice Lead, Jarrard Inc.

Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans
Keynote Speaker

A.J. Wilhelmi
President and CEO
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Details
WHEN
Day 1: October 1, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Day 2: October 2, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE

