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FORWARD
SUMMIT
2026
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Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton
Orlando at SeaWorld · Sept 21–23
UP TO 2,000
Attendees*
200+
CNOs & CFOs*
18
Expert Sessions
150+
Exhibitors*
Event Benefits
Why Should You
Join Our Event?
Clinical Excellence
Access evidence-based strategies for reducing nurse burnout, cutting the $52,350 per-nurse turnover cost, and implementing nurse-first technology that delivers real patient outcomes.
Strategic Networking
Connect face-to-face with 200+ CNOs and CFOs actively evaluating clinical technology. Earn 29 CE credits while building partnerships that drive real organizational transformation.
Innovation Showcase
Discover 150+ cutting-edge healthcare technology solutions — AI clinical tools, EHR integration, intelligent scheduling, and next-generation care delivery models — all under one roof.
September 21–23, 2026
Expert-Led Talks &
Interactive Sessions
That Elevate Your Practice
8:30 AM
Leadership
Opening Keynote
Adam Copher, DNP, RN
10:30 AM
Healthcare AI
Clinical Burnout & Technology Solutions
Healthcare Leaders Panel
1:00 PM
Technology
Data Integration & Clinical Decision-Making
Jesse Fox, Asynkronus
2:00 PM
Innovation
AI & Workflow Innovation
Marcus J, Asynkronus
3:30 PM
Leadership
Nursing Leadership & Retention Strategies
Heather Martin, RN
4:30 PM
Healthcare AI
Patient Safety & Quality Outcomes
Clinical Experts Panel

Innovation Spotlight
01
SYNKDASH
Unified Clinical Intelligence Dashboard
Consolidates fragmented EHR data from Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and more into a single intelligent interface. AI-powered summarization reduces chart review time by up to 70%.
70%
Chart Review Reduction

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SYNKSHIFT
Intelligent Handoff & Care Transition Platform
03
NURO
Clinical AI Copilot & Decision Support
For Companies & Exhibitors
Access the most targeted healthcare technology audience in the Southeast. 200+ CNOs and CFOs attending specifically to discover and evaluate clinical innovation.
Reserve Booth SpaceWhy Exhibit
Direct decision-maker access
Face-to-face with 200+ CNOs and CFOs actively evaluating new clinical technologies
Qualified lead generation
Our audience attends specifically to discover and evaluate healthcare solutions - not general tech
Thought leadership positioning
Speaking opportunities available in Enterprise and Platinum tiers for maximum brand authority
Structured networking
Roundtables, receptions, and dedicated meeting scheduling maximize ROI on your investment
Available Booth Packages
September 21–23, 2026
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Sept 21
Day 2
Sept 22
Day 3
Sept 23
8:30 AM
Opening KeynoteKeynote
9:00 AM
Workflow & System Integration
10:00 AM
Morning Break
10:30 AM
Clinical Burnout & Technology Solutions
11:30 AM
Nurse Engagement & Voice in Technology
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Data Integration & Clinical Decision-Making
1:30 PM
Workforce & Retention Strategies
2:00 PM
AI & Technology Integration
2:30 PM
New Care Models
3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
3:30 PM
Leadership & Strategic Priorities
4:30 PM
Patient Safety & Quality
What You'll Gain
Evidence-based strategies for reducing the $52,350 per-nurse turnover cost
Practical approaches to integrating Epic, Meditech, and disparate EHR systems
Nurse-first technology design principles that reduce cognitive load and burnout
Frameworks for giving frontline nurses a voice in technology decisions
FORWARD
SUMMIT