Join Healthcare's #1 Innovation Event

Smarter Healthcare. Stronger Connections. Bigger Impact.

November 15-18, 2026 at The Venetian Expo Center

12,000+

Attendees

2,750+

CEOs

400+

Speakers

900+

Sponsors

New & Enhanced Focus Areas

AI & Emerging Technology

Bringing together leaders from health systems, pharma, payers, tech companies, and AI startups to showcase how AI is transforming healthcare delivery, clinical decision-making, and patient engagement to explore real-world applications, investment trends, and the AI regulatory landscape.

Investors & Startups

If you're not there, your competition might be. This year, we’re building the ultimate launchpad for innovative ideas and high-impact partnerships. From seed-stage disruptors to growth-stage leaders, this is where connections spark, funding flows, and the next big deal in healthcare takes off.

Diagnostics

Powered by AI, big data, and bioinformatics, diagnostics is shifting healthcare from reactive to proactive—cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and unlocking scalable solutions. We’ll spotlight cutting-edge advances in lab science and digital diagnostics—connecting leaders across healthcare, life sciences, medtech, and beyond.

Employer & Workforce Health

With rising demand for cost-effective, high-impact solutions, companies are focused on employee health to boost productivity, retention, and well-being. HLTH will be the place for business leaders, HR execs, benefits innovators, and payers to reimagine the future of employer-sponsored healthcare.

Food Lab

With a surge in interest from healthcare providers, insurers, retailers, pharma, and employers, the Food Lab will showcase how stakeholders are leveraging nutrition science, digital health tools, and new business models to scale food-as-medicine solutions - the only place where food meets healthcare, AI, and consumer health.

International

International healthcare leaders will converge to share innovations, unlock new markets, and build global partnerships. From cross-border startups to global health systems to multinational pharma and investors, this is where global health leaders connect with the U.S. healthcare ecosystem.

Nurses, Physicians & Clinicians

We’re putting nurses, physicians, and clinicians at the center—amplifying their voices, surfacing their challenges, and exploring strategies to empower them. From AI-powered tools and workforce redesign, new reimbursement models, and solutions to burnout, we'll spotlight the ideas improving provider well-being and care quality.'

Oral Health

We will bring together leaders from dental, healthcare, technology, and investment communities to showcase how innovation in diagnostics, AI, and digital health is reshaping oral health and its role in overall care. We’ll highlight new business models, payer collaborations, and tech-driven advancements transforming the patient experience in dental care.

Patient Voice & Impact

At HLTH, patients aren’t just part of the conversation—they’re driving it. As healthcare innovation surges ahead, we’re putting authentic patient voices at the center of tech, policy, and product design. From health equity to digital tools, we ensure innovation reflects the real-world needs of diverse communities. Because better health starts with listening.

Pharma & Life Sciences

AI, biotech, and digital health will gather to redefine drug development, clinical trials, and precision medicine. The most innovative pharma and life sciences leaders will gather to forge partnerships, accelerate R&D, and shape the future. From groundbreaking collaborations to transformative business models, this is where the biggest moves happen.

Substance Use

The Substance Use Pavilion at HLTH USA marks a long-overdue spotlight on a critical and often overlooked area of healthcare. For the first time, this dedicated space highlights the innovation, leadership, and care models transforming how we address substance use disorders, while actively working to break down stigma and bring visibility to a sector long left on the margins of mainstream healthcare conversations.

Women's Health

From reproductive care to chronic disease and longevity, innovation is reshaping how we understand and treat women—who’ve long been underserved in research, trials, and funding. The tide is turning, and it’s time to act. Leaders across healthcare will unite to spotlight breakthroughs, investments, and policies driving equitable, personalized care for women.

Inspiring 2025 Speakers

Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban

Entrepeneur, Co-Founder
 

Cost Plus Drugs

Sarah London

Sarah London

CEO

Centene Corporation

greg adams

Greg A. Adams

Chair and Chief Executive Officer 

Kaiser Permanente

Tom Mihaljevic

Tom Mihaljevic MD

CEO & President, Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair

Cleveland Clinic

Mary Varghese Presti

Mary Varghese Presti

CVP and Chief Operating Officer, HLS

Microsoft

Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Jessica Shepherd MD

Chief Medical Officer
 

Hims & Hers

David Moore

Dave Moore

President, Novo Nordisk Inc.
 
Novo Nordisk
Francis DeSouza

Francis DeSouza

Chief Operating Officer
 

Google Cloud

abigailbuckwalter

Abigail Buckwalter

CEO

Nestle Health Science

Topics

Who Attends

Investors

Providers

Payers

Employers

Startups

Health Retailers

Pharmacy & Life Sciences

Government

Consumer Tech & Wellness

Nurses

Double opt-in

1:1 Curated Matchmaking

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Market Connect

Connecting approved buyers and solution providers through double opt-in, 15 minute, 1:1 meetings.

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Investor Connect

Matching startup executives with leading investors in a series of efficient, productive 15 minute, 1:1 meetings.

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Meetup

Set meetings with other attendees through our event app and select a time and table within the HLTH Meet-Up Lounge.

900+

Sponsor & Exhibitors

120+

Startups

When should you arrive?

Arrive Saturday

November 14

Don’t miss Sunday activities including thought leadership sessions, partner programs, and our Welcome Reception.

Depart Wednesday

November 18

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. After a half day of programming and networking on Wednesday.

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