Agenda

2026 Purchasing Summit Agenda at a Glance

Our agenda is taking shape, and we’re excited to share a preview of what’s in store.

This year’s CHCollective Purchasing Summit & Reverse Expo will bring together community health center leaders, industry experts, and trusted supplier partners for two days of practical education, collaborative discussions, and meaningful networking designed to strengthen purchasing strategies and improve operational performance.

We’re continuing to finalize additional speakers, educational sessions, and event details. Check back often as we continue building an engaging educational experience designed specifically for community health centers. We look forward to welcoming you to Nashville this November!

Time Session Location
8:30am – 8:40am Summit Introduction
Danny Hawkins
8:40am – 8:50am Welcome to Tennessee
Angel Moore
8:50am – 9:05am Allied Info and Keynote Intro
Allied
9:05am – 10:05am Keynote Address
Liz Murray
10:05am – 11:05am Recent Changes to Law: Federal Policies, Health Centers, and the Supply Chain
Don Daniel and Amanda Pears Kelly
11:05am – 12:05pm AI in Procurement and Supply Chain
Isaac Dapkins
12:05pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm Cross Functional Supply Chain Leadership
Panel
2:30pm – 3:30pm GPO Fundamentals
Provista and CHCollective
3:30pm – 4:30pm How to Design and Manage an RFP
Panel
5:30pm – 7:30pm Reception
Time Session Location
8:30am – 10:00am Inventory Management: Tactics and Strategies
Panel
10:00am – Noon Reverse Expo
Noon – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm Measuring Total Cost of Care
Panel
2:30pm – 2:45pm Summit Recap and Closing Remarks
Danny Hawkins

Featured Keynote

Liz Murray’s remarkable story of resilience, perseverance, and leadership has inspired audiences around the world. Her keynote will challenge attendees to think differently about overcoming adversity, embracing change, and leading with purpose. Learn more about Liz Murray.

Experience the Reverse Expo

Our Reverse Expo flips the traditional exhibit hall experience on its head. Instead of walking booth-to-booth searching for solutions, community health center leaders remain at designated tables while supplier partners rotate through scheduled conversations.

The result is a more productive experience, stronger relationships, and focused discussions centered around the operational challenges health centers face every day.

Build Meaningful Connections

Some of the Summit’s most valuable conversations happen outside the main sessions. Our networking reception, meals, and informal gathering spaces provide opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and continue conversations with peers and supplier partners long after each session ends.

Discover Nashville

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, this year’s Summit offers attendees the opportunity to experience one of America’s most vibrant cities. From world-class music and exceptional dining to Southern hospitality and unforgettable entertainment, Nashville provides the perfect backdrop for learning, collaboration, and networking.