EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT & HEALING
Advancing the future of emergency psychiatric care
Join us in Minneapolis for the 3rd Annual EmPATH Summit, bringing together clinicians, hospital and health system leaders, architects and designers, patient advocates, and community partners from across the country and around the world.
Building on the momentum of our growing EmPATH community, the 2027 Summit features two full days of practical, inspiring, and highly interactive content designed to move beyond the fundamentals and explore how EmPATH continues to evolve.
NEW FOR 2027
See the EmPATH model in action
SITE TOUR
Tour M Health Fairview's EmPATH Unit
Step inside one of the country's leading and most established EmPATH programs and see the model in action, up close.
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EXPANDED WORKSHOPS
Hands-on learning, tailored to your role.
Dedicated, practical workshop experiences designed so every attendee leaves with strategies, tools, and ideas they can bring back to their own organization.
PATIENT & FAMILY VOICES
Centering the voices that matter most
The Summit will open with a powerful live performance of a young man's life through a story of love, loss, caregiving, and healing. Throughout the Summit, we'll hear directly from EmPATH patients and families about their journeys, insights, and what care feels like.
ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE FOUNDER
Talk EmPATH with Dr. Scott Zeller
Meet one-on-one with Dr. Scott Zeller, founder of the EmPATH model, to discuss your EmPATH plans, ideas, or challenges. Bring your questions and get personalized feedback and guidance directly from Dr. Zeller.
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WHY ATTEND
Three reasons leaders attend the EmPATH Summit
Expert Insights
Listen to keynotes and fireside chats from the clinicians and designers defining EmPATH care.
Evidence-Based Solutions
Learn from case studies and data on operations, special populations, and system integration.
Networking Opportunities
Connect across hospitals, policy, design, and industry at receptions and workshops.
EMPATH SPOTLIGHTS
There is no one-size-fits-all
A defining theme of 2027: there is no single blueprint for a successful EmPATH Unit.
Through our EmPATH Spotlights, programs from across the country and around the word share how they've adapted and innovated the model for their unique communities, hospital systems, and staff - highlighting what they've learned and what others can take back to their own programs.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Two full days in Minneapolis
Day 1 • Tuesday, May 25
Day 2 • Wednesday, May 26
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:40 Opening Keynote Session
11:00 - 12:00 EmPATH Spotlights
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 3:50 Hands-On Workshops & Educational Tracks
4:10 - 5:10 Closing Panel & Awards
5:15 - 6:15 Networking Cocktail Reception
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 Opening Keynote Session
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:20 Educational Tracks
2:40 - 3:30 Closing Session
CONNECT & CELEBRATE
Beyond the Agenda
Wrap up Day 1 with an evening of connection, conversation, and exploration. Enjoy cocktails, connect with fellow attendees, and spend time with our exhibitors and partners
