Top healthcare conferences to plan for in 2025

The state of healthcare is rapidly advancing as new technologies, regulations and players aim to alleviate the industry’s woes and advance its efficiencies. Leaders and executives will have a chance to network and be at the forefront of an evolving industry in 2025 at some of the biggest healthcare conferences.

Upcoming events encompass each healthcare segment — including payers, hospitals and technology firms — and will focus on major issues in the industry, including generative artificial intelligence, telehealth technology, cybersecurity, workforce burnout, equity and more.

Below are some of the most notable healthcare conferences in 2025 announced so far. As you plot out your events for next year, there are still several event opportunities left this year. For more details on those, check out our list of the top conferences in 2024.

Digital Health Summit at the Consumer Electronics Show

Jan. 7-10
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

The Digital Health Summit, a part of the larger Consumer Electronics Show, showcases the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, telehealth and digital health solutions. In addition to an exhibition floor, the event also features a digital health lounge, mixers and health technology tours. Some featured exhibitors include Ceragem, Nuralogix and ElectronRx.

The International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Jan. 10-14
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Open to nonmembers and members of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, this scientific conference explores healthcare innovations and best practices in health simulation and provides the tools for healthcare leaders to advance their skills. Some featured speakers include Kyle Scheele, author Crystal Washington, Col. Nicole Malachowski and brand strategist Michelle Poler. The event also offers a virtual conference IMSH STAT.

Hospital at Home Healthcare Leadership Summit

Jan. 30-31
MGM Grand, Las Vegas

This conference aims to help healthcare leaders navigate and operate hospital at home programs. Sessions cover issues impacting home care and strategies leaders should consider in acute-level home health delivery. Other topics include staffing resources for hospital at home programs and the future of home healthcare.

ViVE

Feb. 16-19
Nashville, Tennessee

One of the biggest healthcare conferences of the year, the digital health-focused ViVE is attended by C-suite executives, healthcare leaders, investors, buyers and policymakers. Topics include cybersecurity, patient experience, data governance, investment trends, integrated care models and more. Past year speakers include leaders from GE Healthcare, OpenAI, Optum Health, Mayo Clinic, Health and Human Services, Highmark Health, Centene and more.

American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

Feb. 23-26
JW Marriott, San Antonio

For leaders at rural hospitals and communities, this conference brings together more than 1,000 leaders, including top rural practitioners focused on sharing strategies for workforces, improving care and promoting health equity. Attendees can expect to develop strategies for a sustainable rural health workforce, explore value-based care and advanced payment models, and address treatment disparities and enhance health outcomes.

HIMSS Global Health Conference

March 3-6
The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Caesars Forum and Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s annual event is one of the largest health events, with more than 30,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors last year. The conference features expert panels discussing topics from health equity and interoperability to artificial intelligence and digital transformation. It also has an exhibition floor featuring new technologies and networking opportunities for leaders in digital health, health systems, payers and more.

National Association of ACOs (NAACOs)

April 22-24; Oct. 8-10
Hilton Baltimore Inner Habor; Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

The event, tailored for leaders at Accountable Care Organizations, features ACO experts, leaders from the CMS and private payers. It has both spring and fall dates in 2025, and offers both in-person and virtual attendance.

Society of Hospital Medicine Converge

April 22-25
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

The event, which showcases the latest research and best practices for practitioners, features a scientific abstract competition and also allows providers to earn CME credit. Multiple hours of sessions will be offered each day on different healthcare educational tracks with topics such as wellness, pediatrics, health policy, clinical updates and more.

American Hospital Association Annual Meeting

May 4-6
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

More than 1,000 hospital and health system leaders gather in Washington, DC, for the American Hospital Association’s annual conference, which focuses on policy and advocacy and includes some of the biggest names in healthcare. Past speakers include CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and CDC Director Mandy Cohen.

The Healthcare Innovation Congress

May 12-15
Washington, DC

The multi-stakeholder conference includes keynote speakers and deep-dive sessions that focus on new and emerging issues in healthcare. The three-day agenda includes keynote speeches from leaders across healthcare focused on issues like care delivery, workforce, DEI initiatives and health equity.

Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit

May 19-20
Boston

Featuring an event on both the East and West Coasts of the US, the DHIS focuses on emerging healthcare strategies and innovation in digital health. Topics covered include direct-to-consumer healthcare, regulatory and policy changes, women’s health and underserved populations.

HLTH Europe

June 16-19
RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam

The European HLTH conference features payers, health systems, government representatives and digital health companies from across the continent. In past years, the event has featured more than 350 speakers and 5,000 attendees, with about 1 in 3 who are part of their company’s C-suite.

AHIP 2025

June 17-19
Seattle

The payer advocacy group’s flagship event features leaders from major insurers alongside educational sessions, networking and exhibit hall time. The annual event allows attendees to engage with leaders at health insurance provider companies and other experts from outside the industry.

Healthcare Financial Management Association Annual Conference

June 22-25
Denver

The flagship event of the HFMA draws healthcare finance leaders from hospitals, health systems, providers and payer markets to discuss challenges in the industry. The event attracts over 3,000 attendees and allows experts to interact with financial leaders and tailored educational sessions.

World Health Summit

Oct. 12-14
Berlin

An international conference on healthcare, the event features leaders in politics, the private sector and science. The 2024 conference topic was “Building Trust for a Healthier World.”

HLTH USA

Oct.19-22
TBD

HLTH USA includes an exposition center and four days of panels focused on emerging healthcare topics. The conference has over 12,000 attendees and 2,750 CEOs. Past big-name speakers and entertainers include the CEO of Kaiser Permanente and the leaders at Nvidia, in addition to celebrities like Busta Rhymes and Lance Bass.

Healthcare Internet Conference

Nov. 9-12
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Senior executives in digital health and marketing come together in this event to focus on brainstorming and innovation. The conference offers an awards program, networking dinner and three days of keynote speeches, educational sessions and panel discussions.

JP Morgan Healthcare

TBD
San Francisco

This investment-focused event connects emerging companies, leaders and members of the global healthcare community. It’s one of the industry’s biggest conferences with more than 8,000 attendees and 550 healthcare companies from Fortune 100 corporations to emerging companies. Past keynote speakers and partners have included JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Morgan Health CEO Dan Mendelson.

Reuters Total Health USA

Location and date TBD

This conference brings together leaders from provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, digital health organizations and payers to discuss transformations within healthcare. The event offers leaders an opportunity to develop a roadmap of insights and action points to set new goals in health delivery, and connects more than 450 senior leaders in the industry.

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