2026 associated events

make the most of sessions

Your time is valuable—and meaningful connections drive business forward. That’s why hosting an associated event during the week of Sessions 2026 is a powerful way to extend your reach beyond the main conference (September 13 – 15). These independently hosted gatherings put you face-to-face with engaged, executive-level leaders—decision-makers who are advancing what’s next in healthcare. Whether it’s a roundtable, reception, or private dinner, your event can create the kind of high-impact moments that lead to long-term partnerships. Connect with the right people, in the right way, at the right time.
 
Plan your own experience. Own the room. Expand your influence. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH

6:00 pm - 9:00 Pm

An Evening for Women Who Lead *Invitation-ONLY

13 Sept Sunday

Open Healthcare Sessions week the way Nashville does best — gathered, celebrated, and in great company. An Evening for Women Who Lead is an invitation-only reception bringing together 75 women leaders across healthcare, law, finance, HR, and community for an evening dedicated to a conversation whose moment has arrived: women’s health as a central pillar of the healthcare ecosystem — not a niche within it. Women’s health is drawing more capital, innovation, and attention than ever before, and Nashville’s leaders are helping drive it. This evening celebrates that progress and connects the people carrying it forward — over drinks and heavy bites in a private space on Lower Broadway, the night before Sessions begins. Whether you lead a health system, a practice, a firm, or a movement, this is the room where Sessions week begins for the women shaping healthcare.

This evening is made possible with the generous support of Holland & Knight, Frazier Deeter, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Raymond James.

Location: JBJ’s Nashville, 3rd Floor Private Event Space, 405 Broadway — in the heart of Lower Broadway, minutes from the Music City Center
 
VIP early access from 6:00 pm · Reception from 7:00 pm · Invitation-only.

6:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Sunset Social: A Rooftop Happy Hour with Lightbeam

13 Sept Sunday

Continue the conversation beyond the conference floor at our rooftop happy hour, just a short stroll from the event. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshing drinks, and live football while connecting with industry peers and members of the Lightbeam team. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or simply unwind after a full day, this casual gathering offers the perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships in one of the city’s best rooftop settings.

Location: Teddy’s Tavern Rooftop Bar
Conveniently located just a short stroll from The Music City Center
 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

5:00 pm - 6:30 Pm

BLUEBIRD CAFE ORACLE HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES VIP EVENT

14 Sept Monday

The evening begins with an invitation-only reception hosted by Oracle Health and Life Sciences from 5:00–5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the doors open to all Sessions attendees for an unforgettable evening in the CMA Theater, where the legendary Bluebird Cafe sets the stage for an intimate, truly one-of-a-kind Nashville experience featuring some of Music City’s most celebrated songwriters.

  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM: Oracle Health and Life Sciences will host an invitation-only reception 
  • 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Oracle Health and Life Sciences will open the doors to welcome all Sessions conference attendees (conference badge required for entrance) for a uniquely Nashville evening in the CMA Theater.

5:30 pm - 7:30 Pm

Celebrate Women in Healthcare with Drinks & Delights at Dolly's *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

Please Join Bass, Berry & Sims, BCG, Midi Health and Rubicon Founders for an exclusive evening celebrating women in healthcare.
 
Hosted at Dolly Parton’s brand new SongTeller hotel, this invite-only reception brings together female leaders, innovators, and professionals across the healthcare industry for a night of community, connection and celebration.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and delights as you network with fellow women shaping the future of healthcare.
 
Space is limited-RSVP today to secure your spot at this special event designed for women in the industry.

5:30 pm - 7:30 Pm

Leaders in Value-Based Care Dinner *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

Health Tech Nerds is hosting a private dinner for a small group of leaders in value-based care, along with Ursa Health, the analytics company behind agilon, Cityblock, USHV, Atlas Oncology, and others.
 
We’re bringing together a small group of senior leaders thinking about value-based care to get to know one another. HTN Founder, Kevin O’Leary, will be sharing his perspective on value-based care and leading a brief discussion, but the main goal is to get folks together. We’ve found these smaller dinner formats helpful in meeting peers in the space to lean on and learn from over time.
 
Interested in learning more visit https://airtable.com/appI8hSWCSTnDRjNU/pagMvvbkjzmmcwgDn/form
 
Location: Harpers (2 Lea Ave, Nashville, TN 37210). 

5:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Polsinelli and Deloitte’s Nashville Healthcare Sessions Reception *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

When the sessions wrap, the best conversations are just getting started. Join Polsinelli and Deloitte after day two of the Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference for an evening of Nashville hospitality featuring cocktails, bites, live music and conversations with health care investors, executives and legal leaders. Our venue is just a short walk from the Country Music Hall of Fame, so stop by anytime and stay as long as you’d like.

Please email events@polsinelli.com if you are interested in attending.

5:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

HEALTHCARE AND HOCKEY

14 Sept Monday

Network with healthcare leaders in a fun, relaxed setting while taking in the excitement of hockey. The evening will feature live music, complimentary food and drinks, ticket giveaways, and opportunities to connect with peers from across the healthcare community.

Location: Bridgestone Arena

135 Rep. John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN 37203

5:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Healthcare Sessions Client Event 2026 *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

An engaging evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the sights and sounds of Nashville as a backdrop at the lively Hampton Social.

Invitation only. For further details, please contact your Bank of America Relationship Manager.

5:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Rooftop Conversations & Health Care Collaborations *Invitation-Only

14 Sept Monday

Please join Baker Donelson, FTI Consulting, and Brentwood Capital Advisors for an exclusive evening reception during Nashville Healthcare Sessions.
 
This invite-only gathering brings together health care executives, investors, operators, and industry leaders from across the health care ecosystem for an evening of connection, conversation, and relationship-building in a relaxed setting following the day’s conference programming. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen valuable industry relationships while taking in the Nashville atmosphere.
 
Interested in attending? Reach out to Katie Berry at kberry@bakerdonelson.com

6:00 pm - 9:00 Pm

Holland & Knight Private Reception *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

Join Holland & Knight for a private cocktail reception during the 2026 Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference, an event hosted by the Nashville Health Care Council.
 
We will take in the evening views of downtown and enjoy delicious cocktails, savory hors d’oeuvres and live music while connecting with friends and colleagues from throughout the industry.
 
Interested in attending? Reach out to Sydney.Dragt@hklaw.com to learn more

6:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Boots & Bites: Celebrating Nashville’s Healthcare Community

14 Sept Monday

Pull on your boots and join us for an evening of Nashville hospitality. Hosted by Thyme Care, this gathering brings together Nashville’s brightest healthcare minds for great conversation, delicious bites, elevated cocktails, and a sweet cowboy-cannoli twist.

6:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Healthcare and Honky Tonk Reception *Invitation Only

14 Sept Monday

Take the conversation off the main stage. Join athenahealth at this invitation only reception, for networking, cocktails, and meaningful conversations at one of Nashville’s most distinctive venues.

If you would like to attend please reach out to Erin Linville at elinville@athenahealth.com

6:30 pm - 8:30 Pm

Barclays Reception *Invitation-ONLY

14 Sept Monday

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH

5:00 pm - 8:00 Pm

Bradley x HTD Health Cocktail Reception *Invitation-ONLY

15 Sept Tuesday

Please join Bradley, HTD Health, and fellow attendees from the Nashville Health Care Council Sessions Conference for an evening of cocktails and conversation on Tuesday, September 15 from 5-8 p.m. in The Vista Room at Sixty Vines.

Parking around Broadway can be tricky, Ubers/Lyfts or walking may be the easiest mode of transportation.

  • Location: Sixty Vines, Vista Room (5055 Broadway Place, Suite 3200 Nashville, TN 37203)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH

9:00 am - 4:00 Pm

Global Health Innovators Summit III

16 Sept Wednesday

Nashville is the world’s music city and a global health capital — and on September 16, the Global Health Innovators Summit brings those two identities into the same room.
 
Now in its third year, GHIS III gathers 300 of the most influential voices in global health — C-suite executives, investors, health technology innovators, policymakers, and healthcare service leaders — for a full day of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and programming you won’t find anywhere else.
 

Location: The Cannery

Registration fee: $149

11:30 am - 1:00 Pm

Agentic AI Can It Really Work in Healthcare? 

16 Sept Wednesday

You are warmly invited to join us for a lunch presentation during the 2026 Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference.

Have you ever filled out paperwork online and gotten to your healthcare facility to be told to redo it all again? Will Agentic AI help? This panel will discuss the intricacies of using AI in healthcare and whether Agentic AI is ready for healthcare. 

Please contact Sarah McVey if you have any questions. 

This course has been approved for one (1) hour of Tennessee CLE credit.

Location: ONE 22 ONE, 1221 Broadway, Suite 2400 Nashville TN, 37203

Parking:

  • When you arrive at ONE 22 ONE, you will find parking underneath the portico. In the event that the garage indicates that it is “FULL” there are likely still spaces available – this sign monitors more than one parking area. You should always be able to find an available spot in our visitor’s garage.
  • Please be sure to scan one of the QR codes throughout the parking area – you will need to complete this step to validate your parking. Additionally, please make note of your license plate number, as you will need that as well. Should you choose to pre-register your vehicle, there is a link to do so.
  • You will be prompted to create an account with Metropolis. This will require that you enter your name and address, as well as place a credit card on file. Your card will not be charged for your visit with us. A code to validate your parking will be available at our reception desk. of transportation.

11:00 am - 5:00 Pm

Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions 2025

28 Sept Sunday

Sponsored by the Brock Family Center of Applied Innovation at Vanderbilt Health, the 2025 Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions (HAIS25) will be held in Nashville on Sunday Sept 28, 2025. This in-person event welcomes professionals with business interest in healthcare AI to attend and learn from esteemed colleagues in the AI healthcare space.  Attendees will hear directly from industry and academic leaders and innovators during seminar style lectures. The Brock Family Center of Applied Innovation at Vanderbilt Health engages, catalyzes, and enables a glidepath for Vanderbilt innovators and for external startup companies, with support for evaluation of commercial potential, and the formation of impactful businesses related broadly to medical care and health.