Healthcare & Medical

SHSMD Connections 2026

SHSMD Connections 2026 is a leading conference for health care strategy, marketing, and communications professionals. The event delivers real-world problem-solving and peer-driven ideas to help leaders drive measurable performance and navigate high-stakes challenges in health care. Attendees gain access to 45+ sessions led by industry experts, networking opp…

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27Speakers
12Sponsors
14Sessions
34Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at SHSMD, in alphabetical order.

Candida Rodriguez
Certified Corporate Trainer, Improv for the People · Improv for the People
Cari Burke
AVP, Brand & Engagement · Acenda Integrated Health
Christine Albert
Principal · Adams Street Consulting
Christopher Catallo
Executive Vice President and GM of Enterprise Healthcare · Fullscript
Cody Albert
Advisor, Regional Marketing · OhioHealth
Coquina Deger
Regional Director, Marketing and Communications · Skagit Regional Health
Dr. Saima Aftab
SVP, Chief Strategy Officer · Nicklaus Children’s
Jamie Allyn
Public Relations & Communications Account Supervisor · MERGE
Jason A. Wolf
President · The Beryl Institute
Jason A. Wolf, PhD, CPXP
President of The Beryl Institute · The Beryl Institute
Jennifer Dauer
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer · The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Jennifer DeMatteis
AVP, Marketing Communications · Adena Health System
Jenny Bristow
CEO & Founder · Hedy & Hopp
Jovana Caro Gonzalez
Senior Digital Specialist · Renown Health
Justin Dearborn
CEO · Praia Health
Kristen Bowser
Director of Internal Communications & Employee Engagement · Dayton Children's Hospital
Mari Considine
Chief Brand & Marketing Officer · Acenda Integrated Health
Mark Crow
President · Tenth Crow Creative
Matthew Moore
Artistic Director, Improv for the People · Improv for the People
Paul Deeringer
Former Chief Strategy Officer · John Muir Health
Priya Bathija
Founder + CEO · Nyoo Health, LLC
Rachel Conley
Director, Marketing · Rochester Regional Health

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

BPD
Fathom
Freshpaint
Gozio Health
Hedy & Hopp
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LightTrail
LionShare
Modea
Schema App
Unlock
Vizient

Agenda

Selected from 14 sessions.

  • Monday, September 28 10:20 – 11:20 AM

    Solution Center Exhibit Hall Refreshment Break

    Network and recharge.

  • Monday, September 28 12:15 – 1:30 PM

    Lunch in Solution Center Exhibit Hall

    Collect educational handouts and converse with our solution providers.

  • Monday, September 28 2:15 – 3:15 PM

    Solution Center Exhibit Hall Coffee Break

    Get recharged for the afternoon.

  • Monday, September 28 4:15 – 5:30 PM

    In-Person Catalyst Conversations

    Network with peers on similar challenges and roles: Children’s Hospitals, Communicators and Public Relations, Marketers, Small or Rural Organization, Strategic Planners and Busines…

  • Monday, September 28 8:00 – 8:45 AM

    Sunrise Session (Monday)

  • Monday, September 28 9:00 – 10:15 AM

    Reframing Growth Through Human Experience

    Keynote including the Leadership Excellence Awards ceremony.

  • Sunday, September 27 3:00 – 4:00 PM

    New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation

  • Sunday, September 27 4:15 – 5:30 PM

    The Improv Playbook: Taking Smart Risks and Adapting Fast

    Opening keynote including the Rising Star Awards presentation.

  • Sunday, September 27 5:30 – 7:00 PM

    Welcome Reception in Solution Center Exhibit Hall

Company intelligence

What does it mean when 34 companies show up, and 1 bet on three roles at once?

34 companies. one are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
1All threespeak · spons · exh
11Sponsoringsponsor only
22Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Hedy & Hopp

Speakers by seniority

56% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite830%
  • VP-level27%
  • Director / Head of519%
  • Manager / Lead14%
  • Engineer · IC14%
  • Marketing / Brand311%
  • Advisor / Investor14%
  • Other roles622%

Of 27 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Hedy & HoppSponsor1
2BPDSponsor-
3FathomSponsor-
4FreshpaintSponsor-
5Gozio HealthSponsor-
6LexisNexis Risk SolutionsSponsor-
7LightTrailSponsor-
8LionShareSponsor-
9ModeaSponsor-
10Schema AppSponsor-
11UnlockSponsor-
12VizientSponsor-
13Acenda Integrated Health2
14Improv for the People2
Sponsors by tier
unspecified12
100% of 12