WHY ATTEND?
Where healthcare leaders
come together to turn insight into action and action into measurable impact.
This September, more than 5,000 healthcare leaders, suppliers and Vizient staff come together with one imperative: turn insight into action, and action into outcomes that matter.
This is where decisions take shape. Where data is pressure-tested against real-world complexity. Where peers move beyond shared challenges to proven solutions—and where ideas shaping the future of healthcare are put into motion, not just discussed.
The conversations here don’t stay in the room. They translate into strategies, partnerships, and results that define the year ahead and beyond. If you’re planning what comes next, this is where ideas turn into action.
Impact isn’t just recognized—it’s accelerated. From peer-led sessions to enterprise education, every interaction delivers value you can act on immediately. This is where the Vizient community moves healthcare forward, together.
5,000+
Healthcare leaders, suppliers and Vizient staff coming together to shape what’s next in healthcare.
1,000+
Healthcare leaders participating in The Connect reverse-expo experience across supply chain and pharmacy.
95+
Expert lead sessions designed to deliver actionable insights.
Featured events
Explore the sessions, experiences and networking opportunities designed to spark ideas, strengthen partnerships and accelerate meaningful outcomes across healthcare.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
All attendees invited
Tuesday, September 22
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Supply Chain & Pharmacy Peer to Peer
Wednesday,
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Data & Digital Forum
Wednesday, September 23
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Peer to Peer Meetings
Wednesday, September 23
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Education Sessions
Wednesday, September 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Poster Education Sessions
Wednesday, September 23
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vizient Enterprise Education
Thursday, September 24
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Poster Education Session
Wednesday, September 23
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Spend Management Forum
Wednesday, September 23
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Vizient Enterprise Education
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Supplier Education Sessions
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Wright Lassiter III, MHA
President & CEO, CommonSpirit Health and CommonSpirit Health Foundation
Opening General Session
on Tuesday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Wright Lassiter III, MHA is president and CEO of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems and the largest Catholic health system in the country. He leads 158 hospitals and nearly 160,000 team members across 24 states, advancing innovation, workforce engagement and patient-centered care at scale. A nationally recognized healthcare leader, Lassiter is helping shape the future of healthcare through operational excellence, AI-driven transformation and a deep commitment to health equity.
Pete McCanna
CEO, Baylor Scott & White Health
Closing General Session
on Thursday, September 24 at 1:15 p.m.
Peter (Pete) McCanna is CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas. He leads more than 59,000 team members across a broad network of hospitals, care sites and digital health platforms focused on delivering more personalized, connected healthcare experiences. A nationally recognized healthcare leader with nearly 40 years of industry experience, McCanna is known for driving operational excellence, digital transformation and customer-centered innovation across complex health systems.
What your peers are prioritizing
Opening session
This is where it all begins. The Opening Session unites the entire Summit community for a high-energy launch into days of learning and transformation. Expect bold perspectives, data-backed insights, and a decisive path forward — only from Vizient. Every breakthrough that follows builds on what starts here.
Visionary leadership.
Unmatched perspective
Hear from opening keynote speaker Wright Lassiter III, MHA, President and CEO of CommonSpirit Health, and closing keynote speaker Pete McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health - two of the most respected voices in healthcare delivering the perspectives that define what comes next. Don't miss it.
Real-world strategies.
Immediate impact
The Summit curriculum is built around today’s biggest healthcare challenges. Peer-led sessions share proven strategies from organizations navigating them firsthand. Enterprise education turns data into decisions. And every session is designed to deliver practical insight you can apply immediately. Explore sessions spanning supply chain, pharmacy, clinical performance, and strategic leadership. Continuing education credits available.
Top Performer Awards
The Top Performer Awards Celebration recognizes the leaders and organizations whose achievements have moved the entire industry forward . An exclusive reception honors invited Top Performers, followed by an inspiring dinner and ceremony open to all attendees. This evening motivates as much as it recognizes.
Closing Celebration
End Summit the way it deserves. The Closing Celebration at Encore Beach Club brings the entire community together for an electric, unforgettable night. Dance, connect, and celebrate alongside the peers and partners who made the week extraordinary. All attendees are invited.
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