Strategic Education And Networking For Healthcare Executives

Ron Insana

Ron Insana
MS Now Contributor, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, and Bestselling Author

Opening Keynote Speaker

Ron Insana Sets The Tone For The 2026 HIDA Executive Conference

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Who Attends

Distributors

170+ Leaders
50+ Companies

Manufacturers

290+ Leaders
90+ Companies

Other Partners
GPOs, Tech Solutions, And More

25+ Leaders

Executives in roles such as...
  • Owners and C-suite leaders
  • Sales and marketing
  • Supply chain or operations
  • Category management
  • National accounts
...from across the supply chain...
  • Healthcare distributors
  • Healthcare manufacturers
  • Group purchasing organizations
  • Technology firms
...in all healthcare market segments
  • Hospitals and health systems
  • Physician offices and clinics
  • Surgery centers
  • Laboratory
  • Outpatient care
  • Home care and post-acute

2026 Attendee List

Top-to-Top Networking

Connect with 500 healthcare leaders from 150+ companies, including distributors, manufacturers, GPOs, and technology solution providers.

Big-Picture Discussions

Take part in forward-looking discussions on the trends shaping healthcare’s future: policy, technology, evolving care models, workforce dynamics, and more.

What's Next For Healthcare?

Get an inside look at the forces changing healthcare today.

Attended By 500+ Top Industry Leaders

See why hundreds of executives return year after year.

An Invaluable Experience

The HIDA Executive Conference continues to be an invaluable experience — bringing together top leaders from across the industry for meaningful conversations, strategic insights, and powerful networking — all in pursuit of healthcare efficiency and innovation. Already looking forward to the next one!”

Yolandi Myers

Yolandi Myers
President & Chief Administrative Officer
Capstone Health Alliance

Must-Attend Meeting

Regarding healthcare distribution and the current state of healthcare, you need to attend the HIDA Executive Conference. If you want to know where you’ve come from, where you are, and what to expect in the future, this is a must-attend meeting.”

Bob Miller
Executive Vice President
Gericare Medical Supply

Phenomenal Networking; Unparalleled Speakers

The networking is phenomenal and the speakers within healthcare as well as outside of healthcare are unparalleled. This truly allows us to align with our customers and have mutual success.”

Louis DiPaolo

Louis DiPaolo
Executive Vice President
Encompass Group

Strategic, High-Level, In-Person Conversations

The Executive Conference’s education content is second to none, but the connections you make are even more valuable.

2027 Interest List

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March 16-19, 2027 | Cedar Creek, TX

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Thank You, 2026 Sponsors

Beckman Coulter
Cardinal Health
Globe Scientific
GOJO
IQVIA MedTech
Medline
Medtronic
Metrex
Midmark
Optimal
PDC by Brady
QuidelOrtho
Terumo
Turkuaz Healthcare

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Gain Visibility Among Healthcare Supply Chain Executives

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The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is committed to a respectful and safe experience for all participants, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. HIDA does not tolerate discrimination, intolerance, harassment, or aggression at any HIDA event, either in person or via electronic communications. Any discriminatory, harassing, inappropriate, or aggressive behavior should be reported to an employee of HIDA or to the event staff immediately. Anyone engaged in inappropriate behavior is subject to removal from the event at HIDA’s discretion.