Schedule

The National Health Belonging & Leadership Consortium hosts a series of high-impact events throughout the year, each designed to advance leadership, innovation, and equity in healthcare. From symposiums to national conferences, our events bring together professionals across the industry to explore solutions, share insights, and drive meaningful change.

1. Emerging Leaders Symposium
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Fostering growth and development for rising healthcare leaders.

2. National Belonging Forum
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Addressing inclusion and belonging in healthcare workplaces.

3. National Health Symposium
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Examining critical issues impacting health leadership and delivery.

4. National Multicultural Health Symposium
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Examining diverse approaches to health and wellness across communities.

5. Women in Leadership Symposium
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Highlighting the achievements and advancement of women leaders across healthcare.

6. National Leadership Symposium
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Exploring strategies to cultivate strong, innovative, and equity-driven leadership.

The Consortium offers high-impact training programs designed to equip individuals and organizations with the tools they need to lead, innovate, and drive measurable change. Trainings are available virtually and cover topics such as inclusive leadership, cultural competency, and organizational strategy.

1. Emerging Leadership
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A webinar for rising professionals exploring foundational leadership skills and strategies for growth in healthcare.

2. Belonging
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Discover how to build inclusive cultures in healthcare where every voice is valued and empowered.

3. Growing Your Career
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Learn practical strategies to navigate career advancement, skill-building, and leadership pathways in the healthcare industry.

4. Women in Leadership
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Hear from trailblazing women leaders on overcoming barriers, leading with impact, and creating equity in healthcare.

5. Multicultural Roundtable
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
An open dialogue on cultural identity, representation, and the role of lived experience in shaping equitable healthcare systems.

Join us for live and on-demand webinars led by thought leaders and subject matter experts across the healthcare spectrum. Topics range from health equity and DEI to leadership strategies and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

1. Healthcare Equity & Access: Bridging the Gaps
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Health disparities, rural healthcare access, and community-based solutions.

2. The Future of AI in Healthcare
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Lessons from COVID-19, strategies for future preparedness, and cross-sector collaboration in health emergencies.

3. Advancing Health Equity Through Policy & Advocacy
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The role of healthcare leaders in shaping policy, addressing systemic inequities, and driving legislative change.

4. The Future of AI in Healthcare
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Integrating ethical AI, patient privacy, and healthcare innovation.

5. Women in Healthcare Leadership
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Empowering women leaders, addressing gender equity in healthcare, and strategies for breaking barriers in leadership roles.

6. Mental Health & Burnout in the Healthcare Workforce
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Organizational strategies to support staff well-being and resilience.

7. Innovation in Preventive Healthcare
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Advances in preventive medicine, technology-driven wellness, and proactive models of patient care.

8. Culturally Competent Care
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Best practices in DEI-informed patient care, language access, and inclusive service delivery.

Explore our nationally themed awareness and action weeks focused on critical healthcare topics such as leadership development, equity in care, innovation, and workforce advancement. Each week features curated content, expert insights, and engagement opportunities for professionals at every level.

1. AI Healthcare Week
February 17-19, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Innovating Care Through Technology
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, from data-driven insights to ethical applications that transform patient outcomes.

2. National Health Equity Week
March 17–19, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Equity in Action: Transforming Systems, Elevating Access
A call to lead for equity, with sessions on structural barriers, equity-informed leadership, and community-rooted innovations.

3. National Mental Health Week
April 21–23, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience
Centering behavioral health leadership—from destigmatizing care to creating workplace cultures that support mental well-being.

4. National Healthcare Week
November 10–12, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Celebrating the People and Progress in Healthcare
A culminating week to reflect on workforce contributions, system milestones, and the collective impact of healthcare leadership.

5. National Belonging Week
July 14–16, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Building Inclusive Cultures of Connection
Advancing inclusion and fostering environments where every individual feels valued, respected, and connected.

6. National Leadership Week
September 16–18, 2026 (Tues–Thurs)
Theme: Leading with Purpose, Driving Change
A week long celebration and development of impactful leaders driving innovation, equity, and transformation across industries.