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Healthcare is at an inflection point, workforce transformation, AI integration, and leadership readiness are redefining success.

The Summit brings together a dynamic and diverse group of healthcare leadership and organizational development professionals from across the LENS community, NCHL membership programs, and organizations exploring deeper engagement with NCHL.

The event is open to all individuals interested in advancing healthcare leadership and workforce strategy.

A highly engaged audience shaping the future of healthcare, including:

Chief Human Resources, Nursing, Wellness, and DEI Officers
Senior leaders in talent, learning, and organizational development
Healthcare executives and system-level decision-makers
Graduate health management education faculty, fellows, alumni, and emerging leaders

For LENS members, this is a cornerstone experience that deepens engagement, accelerates learning, and strengthens a national network of peers. For prospective members, it offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the power of the LENS community and the value of sustained, strategic collaboration.

Attendees include healthcare leadership and organizational development leaders, including chief human resources officers, heads of talent management and acquisition, chief nursing officers, chief wellness officers, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officers, vice presidents of learning and organizational development, and others.

In addition, the summit will also welcome graduate health management education academicians, faculty, program alumni, early careerists, and fellows.

Baylor University

Bryan Health

Carilion Clinic

CommonSpirit Health

Cornell University

George Washington University

Henry Ford Health

Herzing University

Johns Hopkins Medicine

MD Anderson

Mount Sinai Health System

Medical University of South Carolina

Northwell Health

OhioHealth

Rochester Regional Health

The Ohio State University – College of Public Health

Trinity University

University of Iowa

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Missouri

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

University of South Florida

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCHL's Leadership Excellence Summit is a premier event for healthcare stakeholders, leaders, and academicians focused on operational excellence within hospitals, health systems, and universities across the US. With over 130 attendees expected in 2026, this summit offers an abundance of opportunities to connect with and learn from healthcare executives and leaders who are passionate about the future of the industry.

Sponsorship Opportunities include both Exhibitor and Experience packages, which provide high-impact visibility and direct access to connect with attendees.