Tuesday February 24, 2026
Executive Summit 2026
The ASHHRA Executive Summit is an opportunity for healthcare HR executives and thought leaders to engage in critical education and open discussions on human resource trends, solutions and strategies.
ASHHRA Executive Summit 2026
Savannah, Georgia
Session 1: Oct. 4-6, 2026
Session 2: Oct. 7-9, 2026
Summit attendees should plan to arrive by 4:00 p.m.
Each summit will adjourn on day three, after breakfast and concluding comments.
ASHHRA, along with our sponsors, host healthcare HR executives and thought leaders in this intimate event of up to 24 attendees. Each session includes education and open discussions on human resource trends, solutions and strategies. Selected participants are invited to attend one of the sessions and are provided with:
Complimentary registration
Travel reimbursement (up to $500)
Accommodations at The Alida, Savannah
All meals and entertainment
Opportunities to strategize and network with executive-level peers from across the country.
Complete the application to be considered for an invitation:
QUICK LINKS
About the Executive Summit
The inaugural ASHHRA Healthcare HR Executive Summit was held in October 2022, hosted in Savannah, Georgia. Comprised of healthcare HR executives from across the country, the intimate group of 22 participants engaged in education and open discussions on human resource trends, solutions and strategies, paired with networking opportunities with the support of generous sponsors.
The inaugural Executive Summit was a great success and yielded high attendee engagement. As a result, ASHHRA is holding two summits, allowing for twice the number of attendees to be able to participate.
The Executive Summit is by invitation only. The number of participants in each summit is limited in order to foster deeper discussions and connections. Attendees are considered for an invitation upon completion of the application.
CONTACTS
GENERAL SUMMIT QUESTIONS
Mary Platz
mary.platz@ashhra.org
312-278-7076
Sponsors
Summit 1
Summit 2
Schedules-at-a-Glance
Sunday, Oct. 4
- Arrival by check-in: 4:00 p.m.
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Welcome | Happy Hour
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Monday, Oct. 5
- 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Education
- 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.: Break
- 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Education
- 11:15 –11:30 a.m.: Break
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Education
- 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Education
- 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.: Break
- 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Education
- 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.: Break
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Debrief Topics, Open Forum
- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Mental Refresh
- 6:00 p.m.: Walk to dinner venue – Meet at hotel lobby
- 6:15 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Roundtable Discussion
- 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Final comments/Adjournment
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Arrival by check-in: 4:00 p.m.
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Welcome | Happy Hour
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 8
- 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Education
- 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.: Break
- 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Education
- 11:15 –11:30 a.m.: Break
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Education
- 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Education
- 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.: Break
- 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Education
- 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.: Break
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Debrief Topics, Open Forum
- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Mental Refresh
- 6:00 p.m.: Walk to dinner venue – Meet at hotel lobby
- 6:15 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Friday, Oct. 9
- 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Roundtable Discussion
- 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Final comments/Adjournment
PROGRAMS
Full program details coming soon.
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the summit?
All practitioner healthcare HR executives are encouraged to apply. ASHHRA receives many qualified applicants and expanded the summit into two sessions to accommodate as many leaders in the field as possible. ASHHRA’s goal is to diversify the attendee pool. Selection will be based on geographic location, system/organization, region/market, site/location and specialty. Preference will be given to ASHHRA members.
If I applied for and/or attended last year's summit, can I apply again?
If you applied for and/or attended a previous summit, you have already been identified as a high-value healthcare HR executive. You are encouraged to apply to attend again and/or refer a colleague. However, given the limited number of available spots and our desire to engage as a diverse pool of executives and thought leaders, an invitation to attend is not guaranteed.
Can I apply if a colleague at my organization also applied?
Yes, we encourage you to apply. Please note that your organization may have zero, one or two attendees selected. Should there be two attendees selected from the same organization, each person will be assigned to a different session.
Who will be in attendance?
Expect an intimate group of 20 to 24 of your fellow healthcare HR leaders. Attendees will be joined by ASHHRA staff and representatives from sponsoring companies.
What is the attendee experience like?
Attendees will be hosted at the luxurious Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, where much of the summit programming will also take place. The event will begin with a welcome reception on the first night, one followed by an educational dinner with one of our sponsors. Day two will consist of networking, roundtables, sponsored education with meals, and a social outing in the evening. The event will conclude on day three over breakfast at The Alida, to give attendees one more opportunity to connect with final discussions.
What are the benefits of attending?
The summit is a unique opportunity to take a brief break from your daily routine while growing your professional connections in the historic city of Savannah. As an attendee last year put it, the summit is a “great opportunity to network with peers and truly problem solve with ideas for solutions back home.”
How are accommodations handled?
ASHHRA will make reservations for all selected participants at The Alida and cover room and tax for two nights – Sunday and Monday for Summit 1; Wednesday and Thursday for Summit 2.
Attendees have the option to extend their stay beyond the two nights covered by ASHHRA. Additional nights will be the responsibility of each guest. Should any guest wish to take advantage of this option, it can be indicated in the Travel and Housing Form, which is provided by ASHHRA to each selected participant.
If I am selected to attend, what expenses are covered by ASHHRA?
- HOTEL: ASHHRA will make reservations for all selected participants at The Alida and cover room and tax for two nights – Sunday and Monday for Summit 1; Wednesday and Thursday for Summit 2.
Attendees have the option to extend their stay beyond the two nights covered by ASHHRA. Additional nights will be the responsibility of each guest. Should any guest wish to take advantage of this option, it can be indicated in the Travel and Housing Form, which is provided by ASHHRA to each selected participant.
- MEALS: All meals will be provided beginning with the welcome reception on the first day to the breakfast on the third day (see Schedule-at-a-Glance). ASHHRA does not reimburse for any other meals.
- TRAVEL: ASHHRA will cover up to $500 for airfare, ground transportation, parking, etc. Attendees will be provided with an expense reimbursement form for travel expenses.
Attendees will be responsible for all other incidentals beyond these covered expenses.
Can I extend my stay?
Yes, attendees have the option to extend their stay at The Alida. Each summit session is adjacent to a weekend, giving attendees an opportunity to extend their visit in Savanah before or after their session. The hotel will make every effort to accommodate these extensions, including offering the group rate, however, this is not guaranteed. Additional nights will be the responsibility of each guest. Should any guest wish to take advantage of this option, it can be indicated in the Travel and Housing Form, which is provided by ASHHRA to each selected participant.
What is the recommended attire?
Recommended attire is business casual along with comfortable walking shoes. Layers are recommended as the temperature may fluctuate in the event rooms.