Know Before You Go

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

Attendees are responsible for their own ground transportation between the airport and hotel.  

Transfer between the airport (MYS) and the Hyatt Regency is 20-30  minutes depending on traffic.

Meals will be provided to all registered attendees beginning with reception fare on Monday evening through breakfast on Thursday.   
  
The Hyatt Regency offers a variety of vegetarian / gluten free / nut free items during meals and breaks.​  
  
Evenings

  • Monday: Appetizers​ and beverages at the Welcome Reception in the Hyatt Regency
  • Tuesday: Buffet dinner at offsite venue, Generations Hall
  • Wednesday: Food stations and beverages at the networking dinner

The detailed agenda can be viewed in the mobile app and on the Summit website 

OVERVIEW OF SESSIONS

General Sessions

  • All attendees 
  • Includes keynotes and award presentations 
  • Tuesday and Wednesday 

Breakouts

  • 45-minute sessions; 6 concurrent sessions in 3 rounds on both Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Presented by representatives from the healthcare industry 

Solution Studios

  • 45-minute sessions; 3 sessions on both Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Presented by GHX Solution Engineers and customers focusing on learning to maximize the GHX solution value.

User Groups

  • 45-minute sessions; 3 sessions on both Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Presented by GHX Solution Engineers and customers with a focus on best practices for GHX users

ERP User Groups

  • 45-minute sessions; 3 concurrent on Thursday morning 
  • Presented by representatives from Infor, Oracle and Workday 

GHX Summit Central is the epicenter for learning, discovery and meaningful connections with fellow attendees and GHX team members. During open hours, drop in to spend time at the following:

Innovation Hub
Get an exclusive preview of upcoming GHX product enhancements, AI advancements and resources to boost your supply chain resilience.

Braindate
A YOU-driven networking experience that brings attendees together in small, topic-based conversations to share ideas, exchange expertise and solve real-world industry challenges

Solution Stations
Visit any of the Solution Stations to discover how our solutions can help tackle your supply chain challenges. Not sure which station to visit? Refer to this guide or ask at the Summit Central Info Desk.

GHX Shop
Redeem your earned Summit Points for a selection of unique items. Attendees will earn Summit Points for attending Breakouts, Solution Overviews, User Groups, and more. Pick out your own event memorabilia, grab a gift for someone back home, or donate your points towards the nonprofit, Visiting Pet Program and we will give back together!

For WIFI access in the convention center, connect to the following:

  • Network: GHX Summit
  • Password: #GHXsummit26

Download the Summit mobile app to optimize your Summit experience. 

  1. Scan the QR code with your mobile phone to go directly to your app store OR search GHX Summit in your app store 
  2. Download the GHX Summit app 
  3. Open the app and allow notifications  
  4. Enter the email you used to register for GHX Summit  
  5. Check that same email for your 6-digit login code  
    (The email will come from GHX Summit—check spam/junk/other folders if needed) 

Unable to scan? Simply search for GHX Summit in your app store

How to access Braindate: 

  1. Open the GHX Summit app 
  2. Tap the Braindate icon in the lower right corner of the menu bar 
  3. Confirm the terms & conditions when prompted

  4. Set up your profiles, there are two: 
    Event app profile: Tap More (bottom right), select My Info, then tap the pencil icon (top right) to edit 
    Braindate profile: Follow these easy instructions (takes less than 1 minute) 

  5. Browse the Topic Market and join Braindates that interest you throughout the conference 
  6. You can also host a Braindate topic and invite other attendees for a 1:1 conversation. You can only host one group topic at a time until that group topic is full, then you will be able to host another topic. 

Make the most of your time at the Summit by creating your personal Summit schedule, or "My Agenda" in the app.
Pre-building your schedule serves as an on-site guide to the sessions you don't want to miss.

My Agenda comes pre-filled with General Sessions, meals, breaks and evening events. 

How to add sessions to My Agenda

  • Log in to app for full functionality
  • Browse agenda then tap on a session 
  • Tap the clock icon in lower right
  • Tap "+" to add the session

To remove the session, simply tap the icon again.

Note

  • Multiple sessions can be selected in the same time slot
  • Session selection is not required to attend the session

Wednesday, May 12 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us for an interactive Braindate experience featuring:

  • 50 curated topics
  • Two 45-minute conversation rounds
  • Discussions ranging from “continue the conversation” breakout session topics to industry hot topics led by GHX leaders and product experts

Space is limited! Reserve your topics early in the app! Be sure to sign up for both time slots: 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

  1. Tap the Braindate icon in the bottom menu bar
  2. Filter on General Session
  3. Find a topic to join at 3:00 PM and one at 4:00 PM

Dress code throughout the Summit is business casual. Below are attire recommendations for the evening events.

Monday Night  |  Welcome Reception: 

Attire: Business Casual

Think:

  • Slacks, chinos, nice jeans, tailored pants
  • Collared shirts, blouses, or knit tops
  • Blazers or cardigans
  • Dresses or skirts

Tuesday Night  |  New Orleans After Dark: 

Attire: Sleek, bold, or eclectic, inspired by the magic and mystique of New Orleans

Think:

  • All-black looks with statement accessories
  • Jewel tones (emerald, deep purple, midnight blue)
  • Luxe fabrics like satin, velvet, or silk
  • Bold jewelry, metallic accents, standout blazers
  • Chic dresses, tailored suits, or artistic separates

Wednesday Night  |  NOLA LIVE!

Attire: Fun, festive, and full of color…think Mardi Gras energy with bright purples, greens, golds, and playful patterns or sparkle

Think:

  • Bright purples, greens, and golds
  • Sequins, metallics, feathers, fringe, sparkle
  • Bold patterns, festive accessories
  • Beads, masks, and playful statement pieces

View the online agenda for more details about each evening event. 

Check in at the GHX Summit Registration Desk on Level 2 (L2) in the Empire Foyer to get your badge and printed program.
Badges are required at all Summit activities. 

Registration/Information Desk hours: 

  • Monday: 4:00 -7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM-3:00 PM 
  • Wednesday: 7:00 -5:00 PM​ 

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You will need to have your badge with you the entire duration of Summit and to attend the evening events.

At GHX Summit 2026, therapy dogs from Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) will make several visits to meet and greet attendees! 

ATD is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. It provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs in animal-assisted activities. Their objective is to form a network of caring individuals and special dogs willing to share smiles and joy with people, young and old alike.  

Learn more: Alliance of Therapy Dogs

 

Attendee names are displayed when logged into the mobile app. 

You can extend 1:1 invitations to connect via Braindate.

After Summit, recordings of most Breakout sessions will be accessible for on-demand viewing in June 2026. You will receive an email when the recordings become available. 

Your attendance at any Breakout session will earn you 0.5 AHRMM-approved CEC (Continuing Education Credit) hours. The total number of contact hours earned at the Summit is based on badge scanning for CEC-qualified sessions.

This event has been accredited by the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP) for 5.25 continuing education credits for the Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP) board certification and all AHVAP Certification Center micro-credentials. The Continuing Education Accreditation code for this activity is 2026-213-2. For specific information related to the continuing education of this event, please contact AHVAP’s Education Team: info@ahvap.org.

CEC and CEU certificates will be emailed to provider Summit participants in June.