Economy Keynote

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

World events intersect at your IDN. Perhaps no time in history have world events impacted your decisions more than they do today. Globalization, near-shoring, offshoring, tariffs, regional conflicts and other geopolitical risks are increasingly impacting the ability for IDNs to deliver optimal patient care.

During this Keynote, geopolitical strategist John Sitilides, a senior Fellow for National Security at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Diplomacy Consultant during President Trump’s first term, will probe recent events and their impact on global trade. John will outline global affairs priorities and strategies for the next four years, assessing the complex geopolitical and geo-economic decisions impacting your supply chains.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify world events with the greatest impact on your IDN and its effective delivery of patient care during this period of volatility.

2. Investigate recent world events and their unique and nuanced impact on your supply chain.

3. List global affairs priorities and strategies influencing your supply chain through 2029.

4. Forecast future risks to your IDN and develop proactive resiliency strategies

Ask Me Anything

Following a briefing on global opportunities, John Sitilides will be joined on stage by Mark Ogunsusi, Pharmacist, Partner with K&L Gates LLP and a Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 recipient to answer your questions concerning global economic impact on your IDN as well as recent healthcare legislation and the impact of the Trump administration’s actions.

Thought Leadership Keynote

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

As the healthcare supply chain continues to face pressures due to global disruptions, infrastructure limitations, and economic volatility, federal policy plays an increasingly important role in shaping system-wide resilience and innovation. Understanding the strategic direction of federal policies as well as having a strategic response plan is critical in guaranteeing a proactive approach to legislation in the years ahead. Hear from Wayland Coker and Arlene Joyner as they provide an in-depth look at methods for building resiliency in your IDN through disaster preparedness and response.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of federal policies on healthcare supply chain resilience and innovation within your IDN.

2. Identify key challenges posed by global disruptions, infrastructure limitations, and economic volatility impacting supply chain operations.

3. Evaluate strategic approaches for proactive legislative response planning in the healthcare supply chain.

4. Apply disaster preparedness and response methods to strengthen resiliency in your IDN’s supply chain infrastructure.

Inspirational Keynote

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Veteran, Paralympian, mother, and inspirational speaker, Melissa Stockwell’s life story is one of grit, transformation, and unyielding optimism. The first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat in Iraq, Melissa made a promise to herself that she would not let losing a leg slow her down. After a long and challenging recovery process, she exercised her power of choice to channel her energy into competition, and never looked back.

Melissa will tell the inspirational story of becoming a warrior and fighting to become the champion she is today, sharing insight into the mindset that she has carried through her own life, that anyone can do anything that they put their mind to.

Learning Objectives:
1. Define how embracing adversity can foster resilience, adaptability, and a strategic mindset in both personal and professional contexts.
2. Outline the importance of choice, mindset, and accountability in driving transformative leadership under pressure.
3. Formulate actionable strategies for sustaining motivation, building grit, and leading teams through uncertainty.
4. Identify strategies for inspiring confidence and purpose among peers and partners to face obstacles as opportunities for growth.