SHSMD Connections Conference 2026
Organized by American Hospital Association
The SHSMD Connections Conference is the premier annual event for health care strategists, marketers, and communications professionals.
- Dates
- Sep 27-29, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Deadline
- Aug 11, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,000
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About this conference
The SHSMD Connections Conference is the premier annual event for health care strategists, marketers, and communications professionals. Hosted by The Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, it aims to equip attendees with forward-thinking insights and a robust professional network. The conference focuses on leading health care into the future, discussing the latest trends, innovations, and best practices across areas such as marketing, digital engagement, communications, public relations, strategic planning, business development, innovation, and consumer experience within the rapidly evolving health care landscape.
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Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available. These include Thought Leadership, Attendee Engagement & Networking, Solution Center Engagement, and Branding & Promotional Products. Detailed information can be found at https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/shsmd-connections/sponsorship-opportunities/.
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