Wednesday February 25, 2026
Talent Acquisition Summit 2026
The ASHHRA Talent Acquisition Summit is an invitation-only event designed specifically for healthcare talent acquisition executives and leaders. The exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and build meaningful connections with peers who are redefining how healthcare organizations attract and retain top talent.
ASHHRA Talent Acquisition Summit 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
July 22-24, 2026
Summit attendees should plan to arrive by 3:00 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)
Hotel accommodations
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 ASHHRA Talent Acquisition Summit
The inaugural ASHHRA Talent Acquisition Summit builds on the success of the Healthcare Executive Summit, which brought together a select group of healthcare HR leaders in Savannah, Georgia. That event fostered deep conversations around human resources trends, strategies, and solutions, all within an intimate setting that encouraged meaningful networking and collaboration.
Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback and high engagement from participants, ASHHRA is expanding the experience by hosting the only event dedicated to healthcare talent acquisition.
The Talent Acquisition Summit is by invitation-only for practitioners, with a limited number of participants to ensure rich dialogue and strong peer connections. Interested professionals are encouraged to complete an application to be considered for an invitation.
CONTACTS
GENERAL SUMMIT QUESTIONS
Mary Platz
mary.platz@ashhra.org
312-278-7076
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Sunday, Sept. 14
- 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, Sept. 15
- 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, Sept. 16
- 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Roundtable Discussion
- 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Final comments/Adjournment
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the summit?
All practitioner healthcare HR talent acquisition executives and leaders are encouraged to apply. ASHHRA receives many qualified applicants and ASHHRA’s goal is to diversify the attendee pool. Selection will be based on geographic location, system/organization, region/market, and site/location. Preference will be given to ASHHRA members.
If I applied for and/or attended a previouse 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 professional. 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 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 all interested healthcare HR practitioners to apply.
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 a high-end hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 dinner. Day two will consist of networking, roundtables, sponsored education with meals, and dinner. The event will conclude on day three over breakfast 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 electrifying city of Nashville. As a previous attendee 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 host hotel and cover room and tax for two nights – Wednesday and Thursday.
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 selected participants.
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, you have the option to extend your stay at host hotel. The summit is adjacent to a weekend, giving attendees an opportunity to extend their visit before or after the event. The hotel will make every effort to accommodate these extensions, including offering the group rate, however, this is not guaranteed. If you would like to extend your stay beyond the two nights covered by ASHHRA, you may do so when making your hotel reservations via the link provided by ASHHRA.
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.