Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum: 2026 Healthcare Technology Conference
April 15-17, 2026
Frisco, TX
Engage Directly with Health System Leaders
The Health Management Academy’s (THMA) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum brings together health system CIOs and select industry leaders for candid discussions on topics ranging from technology innovation and digital health strategies to cybersecurity and potential regulatory changes. THMA’s CIO Forum curates a unique event experience designed to foster meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and build new partnerships.
THMA’s CIO Forum gathers twice each year - once in Spring and once in Fall - for an immersive, retreat-style event. The CIO Forum is opening space for additional industry members. We are seeking industry members who can bring important thought leadership and ideas to drive health forward.
Upcoming CIO Forum Dates & Details
For over 25 years, The Health Management Academy has convened healthcare conferences for C-suite leaders and select industry executives, curating two-way conversations, collaborative problem solving and thought leadership sharing.
Health System Forum Members
The THMA Difference Lies in Access, Intentional Design, and a Strict Focus on Community
The CIO Forum creates a purpose-built space for executive-level engagement. Every session, social setting, and touchpoint is curated to foster meaningful, candid dialogue between fellow Chief Information Officers and select industry innovators, most commonly CEOs, Chief Growth Officers, and strategic product leaders.
Industry Forum Members
Recent topics include:
From Cost Center to Value Creator: CIOs and CFOs shared strategies for repositioning IT as a strategic driver of business value. Discussions focused on resource allocation frameworks, building executive buy-in, and developing performance metrics that translate technology investments into measurable outcomes.
Next-Generation AI and Enterprise Readiness: Technology leaders explored real-world use cases—from AI infrastructure to autonomous agents—revealing what works, what doesn’t, and how to achieve tangible ROI. Members also discussed governance, culture, and investment strategies for enterprise-scale AI readiness.
The CIO as Strategic Partner: CIOs at varying stages of their careers shared how they’ve evolved from operational managers to enterprise leaders shaping strategic direction. The conversation emphasized relationship-building with CEOs, CFOs, and boards to influence growth and organizational transformation.
Policy, Consumer, and Technology Alignment: THMA’s Policy Advisors and member CIOs discussed the federal and regulatory factors shaping healthcare’s digital future, from payment reform to interoperability, and how to align innovation strategies with evolving compliance and consumer expectations.
The Chief Information Officer Forum Experience
The CIO Forum is a 2.5-day, member-driven experience that brings together health system CIOs and select industry leaders to explore bold strategies, emerging technologies, and system-wide transformation. The Health Management Academy’s CIO Forum recently focused on operationalizing AI, navigating policy change, and executing on strategic priorities with real-world case studies and collaborative dialogue.
Our Convening Experiences
About The Health Management Academy
Since 1998, The Health Management Academy has cultivated the premier membership-based community of healthcare’s most influential CXOs from top U.S. health systems, as well as decision makers from innovative industry companies.
We cultivate exceptional peer groups, providing original market insights, world-class leadership development programs, and novel member alliances to more than 2,000 health system senior executives and 200 industry organizations.
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Health System Executives
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Health System C-Suite Members
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Exec Industry Members
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Of U.S. Physicians
