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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26Speakers
11Sponsors
14On the bill · sessions
33Companies · in total
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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
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
Robert A. Dickinson
Managing Director · BDC Advisors
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
BPD
Fathom
Freshpaint
Gozio Health
Hedy & Hopp
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LightTrail
LionShare
Schema App
Unlock
Vizient
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Agenda

Selected from 14 sessions on the bill.
  • 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

Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 33 companies show up, and 1 bet on three roles at once?

33 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
10Sponsoringsponsor only
22Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Hedy & Hopp

Speakers by seniority

58% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite831%
  • VP-level28%
  • Director / Head of519%
  • Manager / Lead14%
  • Engineer · IC14%
  • Marketing / Brand312%
  • Advisor / Investor14%
  • Other roles519%

Of 26 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01Hedy & HoppSp1V
  2. 02BPDSp
  3. 03FathomSp
  4. 04FreshpaintSp
  5. 05Gozio HealthSp
  6. 06LexisNexis Risk SolutionsSp
  7. 07LightTrailSp
  8. 08LionShareSp
  9. 09Schema AppSp
  10. 10UnlockSp
  11. 11VizientSp
  12. 12Acenda Integrated Health2V
  13. 13Improv for the People2V
  14. 14Adams Street Consulting1V
Sponsors by tier
unspecified11
100% of 11
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