The GHX Summit is an annual, in-person event that brings together healthcare providers, suppliers and distributors for three days of real-world learning, best practice sharing and networking. Now in its 26th year, the Summit is perfect for all levels of attendees—from the executive to the frontline workforce—who are helping to advance the patient-centered business of healthcare.
 
With an emphasis that spans tactical and strategic approaches, the GHX Summit provides a unique opportunity for healthcare buyers and sellers to better understand the challenges they both face and build a path to stronger trading relationships.

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Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113

Discover the culture of the Big Easy at the Hyatt Regency. Located in the heart of downtown and directly connected to the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center, this modern hotel offers effortless access to GHX Summit, plus the vibrant culture of New Orleans just steps away. With spacious guest rooms, a rooftop pool, and multiple dining options including 8 Block Kitchen & Bar and Vitascope Hall, you’ll find everything you need to recharge between sessions. Whether networking in the expansive meeting spaces or exploring the nearby French Quarter, your stay promises both productivity and inspiration.

Room block rates are available three days pre- and post-Summit. (See Location and Lodging below for more information.) Please note: the hotel booking link can be found in your conference registration confirmation.

Representatives from healthcare providers, suppliers, distributors and other industry partners, from all functions and organizational levels from executive to strategic to tactical are encouraged to attend the GHX Summit. Areas of focus include:

• C-Level
• Supply chain 
• Value analysis 
• Compliance 
• Finance
• Operations 
• Clinical 
• eCommerce 
• Customer service and sales 
• Data and IT 

The GHX Summit offers five distinct session types that cover a wide range of topics. Attendees can tailor their experience to meet their specific interests and learning goals. 
  

• General Sessions – Nationally renowned experts, thought leaders and notable personalities bring inspiration and insight to grow both professionally and personally. 
• Breakout Sessions – Providers, suppliers and other industry representatives share actionable expertise, strategies, best practices and success stories on some of the most critical issues affecting healthcare.  
• Solution Studios – GHX product experts take an in-depth look at GHX solutions, highlighting not just how they work but the value they provide and the challenges they help solve.  
• User Groups – Customer-led, knowledge-sharing discussions focused on GHX product functionalities and best practices, designed to deepen a user’s understanding of the product with actionable insights for overcoming common challenges and obstacles.
• ERP User Groups – ERP-specific sessions (Infor, Oracle and Workday) provide an informal opportunity to learn how GHX can support ERP cloud migrations, best practices and learnings. 

The GHX Summit provides opportunities for attendees to connect and engage with each other. From the opening reception to casual dinners, participants can build relationships in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

• Summit Central – The hub of activity throughout the Summit! Stop by to meet GHX product experts, explore interactive demos, and get your questions answered in real time. Discover new solutions, share best practices, and gain hands-on knowledge to maximize your Summit experience.
• Evening Networking Events – Each evening offers a new way to connect and unwind. From lively receptions to one special off-site experience at one of New Orleans’ most iconic venues, these events provide a perfect mix of fun, food and local flavor. 
• GHX Shop – Redeem points earned throughout the Summit at the GHX Shop, offering a selection of unique and fun take-home items. Or choose to convert your points and donate to local nonprofit partners.

Winners of the 2025 GHXcellence Awards will be announced and celebrated during GHX Summit 2026. Additionally, we will recognize: 

• Supply Chains of Distinction Award recipients for 2025 (provider organizations)
• Millennium Club Award recipients for 2025 (provider and supplier organizations)

Learn more about the GHX Awards Program and how to submit a nomination. 

GHX product experts, along with representatives from Product Education, Operations, Integrations, Consulting and Customer Success, will be available for drop-in conversations.  

The GHX Summit does not offer exhibitor opportunities.

Yes, please contact summit@ghx.com for media registration instructions. 

• The 2026 program covers a broad range of topics providing healthcare organizations with new knowledge, insights and best practices around today's critical industry challenges. 

Topics align under four broad themes: 

• Resilient Supply Chain: Build an agile, cost-effective and predictive healthcare supply chain.

• Digital Transformation: Empower healthcare supply chain through seamless, connected technology. 

• Clinical Integration: Align clinical care with supply chain for better outcomes. 

• Innovation: Learn about trailblazing advancements and visionary ideas.

The Schedule-at-a-Glance, featuring a general day-by-day flow of activities, can be found today on the GHX Summit home page. In January 2026, the preliminary agenda will be published showing a list of confirmed sessions to date (session title, abstract and speaker name). As more sessions are confirmed, they will be added to the list. About one month prior to the event, the preliminary agenda will be replaced with the detailed agenda, a comprehensive final agenda that includes session times and room locations. 
  
Registrants will receive an email notification when the initial preliminary agenda is published, when the detailed agenda is published, and when other significant announcements warrant. The agenda is subject to change at any point before or during the GHX Summit. 

Curious what the agenda will be like? While the GHX Summit schedule and sessions are new each year, viewing last year's online agenda may give you a feel for what to expect.

Select sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants after the GHX Summit. More details will be shared closer to the event.

View on-demand recordings from GHX Summit 2025 here.

Yes, the mobile app will be available roughly 2-3 weeks before the GHX Summit. Registrants will receive an email with instructions when the app is available to download.

Registrants will be able to view attendee names and organizations in the event mobile app.

GHX welcomes speaker proposals that are educational and offer best-practice learning or share success stories on a range of topics related to improving the patient-centered business of healthcare. 

Submit speaker proposals here: Call for Speakers

Contact your GHX representative or email summit@ghx.com to learn more.

Yes, the GHX Summit is a great way to earn AHRMM-approved CECs for maintaining your Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) designation. Closer to the event, we will share which Breakout sessions qualify for CEC credits. 

The number of CECs earned is based on the number of AHRMM-approved sessions attended. Badge scanning at the entrance to sessions will validate your participation. 

Provider attendees who earn CECs will receive their certificate via email from summit@ghx.com in June 2026. 

• The GHX Summit begins: Monday, May 11, 2026 (late afternoon/early evening; exact time TBA) 
• The GHX Summit ends: Thursday, May 14, 2026 (mid-late morning; exact time TBA)

• Recommended hotel arrival: Monday, May 11, prior to 3:00 PM CT 
• Recommended hotel departure: Thursday, May 14, after 11:00 AM CT  

The GHX Summit offers early and standard registration options: 

• Early registration (through Feb 7, 2026): $999/person 
• Standard registration (starting Feb 8, 2026): $1,600/person  

All attendees receive the following:

• Attendance at General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, User Groups and Solution Overviews (some exceptions may apply based on a specific session's recommended audience)
• Evening networking events
• Meals beginning with heavy hors d'oeuvres at the opening reception on Monday, May 11, through breakfast on Thursday, May 14
• Conference materials and handouts
• Event mobile app access and conference space wi-fi 

Prorated registration options are not available. 

No, a discount is not available for multiple attendees from one organization.

Once the early registration deadline has passed, early rates are no longer available. 

To modify your registration, sign in here.

To cancel, please read the Substitution & Cancellation Policy. You may transfer your registration to a co-worker at no cost. As soon as possible, or no later than May 8, please email your request to summit@ghx.com. Please include the name and email address of the current registrant along with the following information for the substitute: 

• First and last name
• First and last name for badge 
• Job title 
• Company name (if different) 
• Company address (if different) 
• Work email address 
• Work phone
• Cell phone 
• Emergency contact name and phone

Yes. Email your request to summit@ghx.com.

Your registration confirmation email, sent from summit@ghx.com, includes a link to download your invoice. If you cannot locate your confirmation email, sign into your registration to download a copy.

Your registration confirmation email, sent from summit@ghx.com, includes a link to download your receipt. If you cannot locate your confirmation email, sign into your registration to download a copy. 

All GHX Summit 2026 activities, except for the May 12 evening event, will take place at:

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113

On Tuesday, May 12th, GHX will host an evening event offsite. Location for the evening event will be announced and posted as it becomes available.

No, hotel cost is not included in the GHX Summit registration fee.

Rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans for the rate of $269/night plus tax. Rates available for the period starting three days pre-Summit through three days post-Summit, based on hotel availability.

Please book your hotel as soon as possible; availability is first come, first served. The deadline to reserve your room at the negotiated rate is Friday, April 18, 2026. 

Please register for the GHX Summit before booking your hotel room. Upon completion of your event registration, a link to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans's online reservation system will be provided: 

• On your registration confirmation page  
• In the email confirming your Summit registration

To receive the room block rate, you must reserve your room using the GHX-provided link. A credit card is required to reserve a room; no charge will be incurred at the time of reservation. Note that you will receive a hotel confirmation number separate from your GHX Summit registration number.

GHX room block rates are available three days before and after the GHX Summit. Make your extended reservation just as you normally would, entering the full date range of your intended stay. 

A credit card is required for all reservations at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, as is standard practice across the hotel industry. Your credit card will not be charged at the time of reservation.

Please refer to your reservation confirmation email from the Hyatt Regency New Orleans for instructions on modifying your hotel reservation.

Please contact Hyatt Regency New Orleans directly to cancel a room reservation. Contact information can be found on your reservation confirmation email from the Hyatt. Cancellations must be received 72 hours in advance to avoid a 1-night charge.  

Note: If you cancel your GHX Summit registration, you are responsible for cancelling your hotel.