June 24-26, 2026 Washington, D.C.
Meet with policymakers to advocate for the healthcare distribution industry and shape future regulations. Lawmakers listen to real stories — make sure they hear yours. Policies and regulations at all levels of government can profoundly impact the successful, on-time delivery of medical products. It is crucial that policymakers recognize and understand supply chains’ vital role in public health and preparedness.
June 11-12: Get up-to-speed on policies impacting healthcare distribution, and find out how Congressional leaders prioritize our issues. Meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill on issues impacting distributors and manufacturers, including tax, trade, and domestic manufacturing policy.
Invitation-only, for HIDA Distributor and Enterprise/Patron-Level Associate Members
June 12-13: Join us where healthcare distribution and manufacturing leaders, public health experts and policymakers come together to drive solutions that protect and stabilize the healthcare supply chain before the next crisis hits. Topics include U.S. manufacturing, preparedness at the state and local levels, and more. Open to members and non-members.
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“Well worth the time spent. I feel like we’re making progress with our partners on the Hill.”
Bob Miller Executive VP of Sales & Vendor Relations Gericare Medical Supply
“Great way to learn more about the complex web of public/private groups that are engaged to be prepared for pandemics.” – Andrew Proctor, McKesson Medical Surgical
“A great format to continue capturing the knowledge we learned during Covid vs. needing to start over – not if, but when the next national health emergency comes our way.” – Bob McCart, IMCO, Inc.
“Great opportunity to learn about challenges across stakeholders and brainstorm where we go next to fix the issues we experienced during COVID.” – Kathy Deffer, NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials)
“Excellent opportunity to network with others within the healthcare distribution and manufacturing sector and learn how we can all work together to continue supplying healthcare workers with the supplies they need, when they need them.” – Brian Buzinski, Sekisui
Join industry leaders and policymakers to discuss solutions for a resilient healthcare supply chain.
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Washington Summit Resilience & Preparedness Summit
Edward (Ned) Steiner Sr. Director, International Trade & Governmental Relations; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, PA Former Legislative Director; Rep. Lorretta Sanchez (CA)
Marty Reiser Partner; S-3 Group Former Policy Director; House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA)
Bradley Bottoms Chief of Staff Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA)
Eric Dunay Senior Legislative Assistant Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS)
Andrew Smith Health Policy Advisor Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH)
Blake Thelander Legislative Director Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Chairman; House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee
Sharpen preparedness strategies for your organization and the healthcare supply chain. Join key partners to strengthen supply chain resilience and emergency preparedness, ensuring that healthcare providers and patients have the medical supplies they need when they need them.
Open to members and non-members
Lisa Hohman CEO; Concordance HIDA Board Chair
Arlene Joyner Deputy Assistant Secretary, Center for Industrial Base Management & Supply Chain U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Dr. Caitlin Rivers Senior Scholar, Epidemiologist & Associate Professor Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security
Lisa Peterson Sr. Director, Preparedness ASTHO (Association of State & Territorial Health Officials)
Laura Biesiadecki Sr. Director, Preparedness NACCHO (National Association of County & City Health Officials)
Artensie Flowers Director, Division of Regional Operations U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Alysia Durant Office of External Affairs U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Eric Runnels Director, Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Charles Abbinanti President Dukal
Wayland Coker Director, Office of Supply Chain Optimization U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Charlee Hess Director, Healthcare & Public Health Cybersecurity Division U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Tim Rubert VP, Government Affairs Bound Tree Medical
Kathryn DiBitetto Vice President, Government Affairs 202-714-1233 dibitetto@hida.org
Julie Berry Vice President, Conferences & Sponsorship Sales 703-838-6103 berry@hida.org