HIDA members on specific HIDA industry councils have the opportunity to advance their thought leadership in-person. The HIDA Board convenes as well.

• EVS and Infection Prevention Advisory Council
• Laboratory & Diagnostics Advisory Council

• Channel Partnership Council
• Outpatient Procedures Advisory Council
• Post-Acute Advisory Council

Whether you’re new to HIDA or just to the Executive Conference, here’s your opportunity to get a head start on your networking. You’ll meet HIDA staff members, board and council leaders, and fellow newcomers.

Gather in an oceanfront setting to connect with industry executives, colleagues, newcomers, and friends as the Executive Conference gets underway.

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Open to all attendees, this networking reception connects diverse suppliers with industry partners across the healthcare supply chain.

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

Kick off the 2026 HIDA Executive Conference with keynote speaker Ron Insana, MS NOW contributor, veteran CNBC commentator, and former Senior Advisor to Schroders, North America. As host of the Market Score Board Report, a nationally syndicated radio program, and author of four books, Ron is a veteran financial analyst and trusted voice on economic trends and market dynamics. He’ll deliver an engaging and insightful session exploring the economic landscape ahead and its implications for healthcare leaders.

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Mark Campbell
SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Tampa General Hospital

Noah Dunlap
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Emory Healthcare

Kelley Moffett, HIDA Board Chair
SVP, Quality, Regulatory & Medical Affairs
Cardinal Health

Join senior health system leaders for a candid, strategic discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare delivery and supply chain today.

Nicole Bivens Collinson
Managing Principal & International Trade & Government Relations Practice Leader
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg

As trade policies shift and tariff structures evolve, healthcare organizations must understand how these changes impact their supply chains and bottom lines. Join Nicole Bivens Collinson, a nationally recognized trade expert with four decades of experience guiding companies through complex international trade legislation and a trusted advisor to HIDA, as she provides her signature curated insights on the current state of tariffs and what to expect in the months ahead.

Daniel Kuzmanovich
Vice President & Healthcare Strategist
Advisory Board

Get a forward-looking perspective on the policy, regulatory, and market forces that will shape the healthcare landscape in 2026. This highly regarded session, returning by popular demand, will help you anticipate key trends and prepare for what's ahead.

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Facilitator: Kelley Taft
Senior Vice President, Membership
HIDA

Facilitator: Sarah Stensrud
Director, Membership
HIDA

Take away practical strategies from industry C-suite leaders and peer-to-peer discussions, tailored to independent distribution’s specific opportunities and challenges.

Our session will be a continuation of the Fall Independent Distributor Summit, where we began discussing what distributors will need to compete and stay competitive over the next decade.

• Small‑group roundtable discussions focused on practical implications of that future state, including technology and cybersecurity needs, partnerships, and operational resilience.
• A focused discussion on differentiation beyond price, including how distributors define and communicate value in their markets.
• A short working exercise to clarify your company’s value proposition today—and what it needs to look like by 2035.

Open to manufacturers and independent distributors.

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Make networking plans with new and old connections. Browse the nine different dining options at the conference hotel, or explore the local area.

Wrap up your day with casual networking in the Club Lounge. Enjoy great conversation and a refreshing beverage with fellow attendees. The Executive Conference Club Room is the place for conference attendees to gather, grab a beverage, and relax.

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Michael Burcham
Executive Partner
Shore Capital Partners

Join renowned entrepreneur and leadership expert Michael Burcham for a candid conversation on what it takes to lead through sustained uncertainty. Drawing from 30 years leading healthcare organizations through major disruptions, Michael will lead an interactive session sharing practical strategies for making tough decisions under pressure, keeping teams aligned when the path forward isn't clear, and positioning your organization to capitalize on change rather than just survive it.

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Emily Barnhart
VP, National Brand Sales & Sourcing
Cardinal Health

Heather Llorca-Kropp
VP, Marketing & Channel Management
Dukal

Explore how to transform business reviews into strategic planning sessions that drive mutual growth, with practical approaches to selecting meaningful metrics, aligning on shared goals, and using data to identify new opportunities that benefit both partners.

Sebastian Garcia-Dastugue
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and Logistics
Florida International University

Healthcare leaders are under pressure to “use AI,” but adoption can either accelerate learning or quietly weaken it. Join Sebastian Garcia Dastugue, Associate Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Florida International University, who researches how technology innovations disrupt supply chains and has taught executive courses across Europe, Australasia, and the Americas. In this research-based, executive-level session, you will hear concrete cross-industry examples and leave with a practical framework to assess whether your organization’s use of AI is improving decision making and performance, or unintentionally getting in the way.

Andrew Lee
VP, Medtech
Clarivate

Brady Baker
Sr. Product Manager, US Medical Supply Distribution
Clarivate

As margin pressure, supply chain complexity, and customer expectations continue to evolve, healthcare leaders need clear visibility into what matters most. This session will provide a practical perspective on aligning metrics with smarter, faster decision-making.

Kathryn DiBitetto
VP, Government Affairs
HIDA

Maggie Davis
Director, Government Affairs
HIDA

Washington's decisions are impacting your business every day. Hear from HIDA’s Government Affairs team about policies and regulations driving those decisions. From tariffs to reimbursement, we’ll tackle the issues impacting the healthcare supply chain in 2026.

This networking luncheon offers a relaxed setting for thoughtful conversation, peer exchange, and a friendly cornhole tournament.

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Enjoy great networking over a round of golf on the beautiful Saltleaf Golf Preserve 18-hole course. Open to all skill levels. Includes boxed lunch, specialty drinks, food, and surprises at select holes. Prizes awarded at the Final Night Dinner Celebration. Fee: $329; Club rental fee: $80. Shuttle service provided to and from the course.

This networking dinner is the premier event of the Executive Conference. Close out the conference with dinner by the ocean and an evening of celebration, dessert, and networking.

Wrap up your day with casual networking in the Club Lounge. Enjoy great conversation and a refreshing beverage with fellow attendees. The Executive Conference Club Room is the place for conference attendees to gather, grab a beverage, and relax.

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Kathryn DiBitetto
VP, Government Affairs
HIDA

Kathleen Fox
Director, Market Insights
HIDA

Sarah Stensrud
Director, Membership
HIDA

Join HIDA staff at roundtable discussions throughout the room to tackle the pressing issues in medical distribution: policy changes, market dynamics, reimbursement trends, operational challenges, and the new HIDA Product Data Exchange. Pick your topics, pull up a chair, and get answers.