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Monday, October 27th
1:30-5:30 PM: Laudio Client Summit (Pre-Forum for Current Clients)
1:30 - 1:45 PM: Welcome to LINE!
1:45-2:30 PM: Laudio Platform Update: Enabling Leaders. Connecting Executives
- Featuring:
- Mridul Ganesh, MBA, CPO, Laudio
- Mridul Ganesh, MBA, CPO, Laudio
2:30-3:15 PM: Driving Change Management with Laudio
- Moderator: Michelle McGee, EVP, Client Engagement & Delivery, Laudio
- Featuring:
- Vicki Kahaner, JD, VP, Enterprise HR Officer, Northwell Health
- Katie Beach, VP, People Operations, Nebraska Medicine
- Kristen Long, VP, CNE, North Mississippi Medical Center
- Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, FAAN, SVP, CNO, Boston Medical Center Health System
3:30-4:10 PM: Case Study: Culture Change in Action
- Featuring:
- Lou Nazir, Director of HR Operations, UC Health
- Lou Nazir, Director of HR Operations, UC Health
4:10-5:00 PM: Maximizing the Laudio Platform: Client Expansion Stories
- Moderator: Tom Hills, MBA, EVP, Commercial Strategy, Laudio
- Featuring:
- Cheryl Reinking, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, DipACLM, CNO, El Camino Health
- Loraine Frank-Lightfoot, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, VP and Greater Winston-Salem Market CNO, Novant Health
5:00-5:30 PM: Advancing Leadership with Data: Updates from Laudio Insights
- Featuring:
- Tim Darling, MBA, President, Laudio Insights, Laudio
- Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Laudio
- Catherine Wilkosz, RN, VP, Strategic Content Development, Laudio
*Open to all active Laudio clients as of October 2025*
5:30-7:30 PM: Welcome Reception at The Fairmont Copley Plaza
Tuesday, October 28th
7:30-8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast
8:30-9:00 AM: Welcome
Featuring:
- Russ Richmond, MD, CEO, Laudio
- Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Laudio (emcee)
9:00-10:00 AM: Keynote: Achieving Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain Times
Featuring:
- Vanessa Akhtar, Ed.D., Managing Director, Head of Consulting, Kotter International
- Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, Kotter International; cofounder, Ka Partners
10:15-11:00 AM: The State of Healthcare 2025: Top Trends and Implications
Featuring:
- Christopher Kearns, MBA, CEO, Union Healthcare Insights
11:05-12:00 PM: Staying Ahead in a Shifting Landscape
Moderator: Bill Santulli, FACHE, Former President, Advocate Health - Midwest Region
Featuring:
- Alastair Bell, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Boston Medical Center Health System
- Mark Solazzo, MBA, President, Strategic Initiatives & COO, Northwell Health
- Dominica Tallarico, EVP & COO, Allina Health
12:00-1:00 PM: Networking Lunch & Book Signing
1:00-1:45 PM: Facilitated Breakout: Leading Through Change
Breakout Group 1:
- Vanessa Akhtar, Ed.D., Managing Director, Head of Consulting, Kotter International
Breakout Group 2:
- Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, Kotter International; cofounder, Ka Partners
2:00-2:45 PM: Breakout Session: Driving Organizational Receptivity to AI
Moderator: Payal Agrawal Divakaran, MBA, Partner, .406 Ventures
Featuring:
- Brent Lamm, SVP & CIO, UNC Health
- Matt Kurth, MBA, Deputy CPO, Northwell Health
2:00-2:45 PM: Breakout Session: The Future of Middle Management
Moderator: Tom Hills, MBA, EVP, Commercial Strategy, Laudio
Featuring:
- Brian Floyd, RN, MBA, COO, ECU Health
- Cynthia Latney, RN, DHA(c), MSN, NE-BC, SVP & CNE, OhioHealth
3:15-4:15 PM: Keynote: Fireside Chat with Michael Dowling
Moderator: Dan Gross, Former COO, Sharp Healthcare
Featuring:
- Michael Dowling, President & CEO, Northwell Health
6:00-9:00 PM: Networking Reception at Bistro du Midi
Wednesday, October 29th
7:00-8:00 AM: Networking Breakfast
8:00-8:05 AM: Welcome
Featuring:
- Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Laudio (emcee)
8:05-8:45 AM: Prioritizing and Staying Aligned as a C-Suite in the Midst of Constant Change
Moderator: Dan Gross, DNSC, MSN, RN, Retired EVP & COO, Sharp Healthcare
Featuring:
- Kelly Vaughn, MSN, RN, CNO, Nebraska Medicine
- Qualenta Kivett, JD, EVP & Chief People & Talent Officer, Tampa General Hospital
- Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Former CNE, Advocate Health
8:45-9:30 AM: Back to Basics: Maintaining a Strong Core Culture Amid Change
Moderator: CJ Floros, COO, Laudio
Featuring:
- Heather Brace, EVP CPO, Intermountain Healthcare
- Shaun Smith, JD, Group SVP & Chief People & Culture Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian
- Nakesha Lopez, EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer, Advocate Health
9:30-10:10 AM: Cross-Functional Leadership Collaboration for the Frontline Workforce at Geisinger
Featuring:
- Kim Gummel, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPN, VP CNO, Geisinger Health System
- Becky Miller, VP HR, Geisinger Health System
- Joe Fisne, MS, CPHIMS, CHCIO, VP & Associate CIO, Geisinger Health System
10:30-11:00 AM: The Myth of the Fearless Leader
Featuring:
- Tonya Jackman Hampton, Ed.D, PCC, Former CHRO, UC San Diego
11:00-11:30 AM: Facilitated Table Discussions
More details coming soon
11:30 AM-12:10 PM: Turning System Goals Into Sustained Change on the Frontline
Moderator: Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Laudio
Featuring
- Lorie Rhine, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, UNC Health
- Susan Hernandez, DNP, MBA, RN, Health System CNE, UT Southwestern Medical Center