summit
2026
ABOUT
The 2026 Event You
Don’t Want to Miss
The 2026 NPHI Summit is where leaders, innovators, and change-makers in nonprofit hospice and advanced illness care unite with one purpose: raising the bar on quality.
Building on the momentum of past Summits, this year we turn our full focus to what matters most—delivering exceptional care for patients and families, every time, everywhere.
We’ll explore bold innovations, proven best practices, and fresh approaches that redefine what quality looks like in hospice and advanced illness care.
*Your Summit registration unlock code is available on the
Member Portal by clicking here, or in the weekly emails we send.
Why SHOULD JOIN THE EVENT
The Countdown to Summit
Join us. Be swept up in Quality in Action.
The premier event for hospice & healthcare professionals
In a field where excellence can be the difference between good care and extraordinary care, you can’t afford to watch from the sidelines.
The conversations, collaborations, and commitments forged here will shape the future of hospice and palliative care across the country.
EVENT VENUE
Join us in Chicago!
Be in the room where the breakthroughs happen. Your voice, your vision, and your expertise are essential to making sure quality isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard.
And what better place to make it happen than in the heart of Chicago?
What to expect
Agenda Topics
While we build out our agenda, here is a selection of some of the topics and themes we expect to spotlight
• Global perspective on hospice & palliative care
• Palliative messaging & outreach
• Launch of Pediatric Care Guide
Day 1 - Mon 27th - INBOUND TRAVEL DAY
All times in central
7:00 AM: Pre-Summit Field Trips to Milton Village & Notre Dame University
1:00 PM: Summit Registration open until 7 PM
5:00 PM: Welcome Reception
7:00 PM: Collaborative Gatherings
Day 2 - Tues 28th
All times in central
7:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast (registration closes at 10 AM)
8:30 AM: Summit Kickoff
9:00 AM: Signature Opening Keynote
9:30 AM: Plenary Session
10:00 AM: Morning Break
10:30 AM: Spark Rounds
10:45 AM: Presentation of the Healthcare in Action Innovation Award
11:00 AM: Keynote
11:30 AM: Plenary Session
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:15 PM: Keynote
1:45 PM: Break
2:15 PM: Breakout Sessions – choose from 5 unique sessions
3:30 PM: Break
3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions – choose from 5 unique sessions
5:00 PM: Happy Hour
7:00 PM: Collaborative Gatherings
Day 3 - Weds 29th
All times in central
7:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM: Morning Plenary sessions and Spark Rounds
10:30 AM: Break
11:00 AM: Morning Plenary sessions
12:00 PM: General lunch
12:00 PM: CEO Working Lunch
1:15 PM: Afternoon Plenary Sessions
2:15 PM: Motivational Keynote
3:00 PM: Main Summit Closing
3:30 PM: Collaborative Gatherings
Summit Celebration Evening
5:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Awards & Entertainment (TBA)
8:30 PM: Closing
Day 4 - Thurs 30th - RETURN TRAVEL DAY
There is no programming on this day
As the Summit Celebration ends on Wednesday evening, we recommend booking your return travel for Thursday morning.
Summit Speakers
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams
PRICING
Register Today
Your Summit ticket includes access to all core sessions and events. At checkout, don’t forget to add the Summit Celebration — a final evening tradition that most attendees never miss.
Partners can explore our range of partnership opportunities by reaching out to us directly.
- Cocktail Hour
- Celebration Dinner
- Entertainment
- Awards Show
- Red carpet photos
- All Plenary Sessions
- Breakout Sessions
- All social events
- Member gatherings
- Meals & snacks (minus dinner)
- Plenary sessions
- All social events
- Meals & snacks (minus dinner)
- In the room with members
- Networking with members
When purchasing your ticket, be sure to join us for the Summit Celebration Evening — plus you can add extras like CE credit and pre-summit field trips.
*We offer a Fall Special rate and an Early Bird rate. Click register to see rates. You will need to use the member unlock code to register. Found on Member Portal or in the weekly emails we send.
**Members & Partners can purchase a Summit Celebration dinner ticket, Summit CE Credits, and Pre-Summit Field Trips
tickets separately at a later date — just return to this page to complete your purchase.
PARTICIPANTS TESTIMONIAL
Jack Ferguson
Rachel Ballinger
Johannes Times
Johannes Times
Jack Ferguson
