Share Your Expertise at Health Action Council 2026
Inspire the future of workplace health benefits by sharing your visionary ideas, innovative solutions, or emerging trends with the leaders that are shaping tomorrow’s employee benefits landscape. This is your moment connect directly with decision-makers who are actively seeking to drive better outcomes and champion change. Join a powerful lineup of industry leaders to influence what’s next in employee health benefits.
DEADLINE: September 15, 2025
Conference Overview
When
February 3-4, 2026
Where
Huntington Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, OH
Who
300+ senior leaders from major employers, plus benefits consultants and brokers
Your Audience
Enterprise Leaders:
Benefit Directors, Managers, HR executives, and procurement leaders from organizations with 500+ employees
Benefits Professionals:
Brokers and consultants specializing in employee benefits
Decision Makers:
People with real budget authority and implementation power
What We’re Looking For
Session Requirements
Duration
20 to 50 minutes (including intro and Q&A)
Content
- Thought-provoking, forward thinking, and relevant to today’s challenges
- Original insights—no sales pitches or product demos
- Actionable takeaways
Format Options
- Solo presentation
- Expert panel (we can provide a moderator)
- Interactive workshop
- Multiple speaker/vendor presentation
Topic Categories
Choose the category that best fits your expertise:
Healthcare Delivery
- Access to care
- Primary/preventive care
- Hybrid healthcare models
- Chronic/Preventable Disease Management
Benefits
- Innovation in Benefits Design
- Cost Containment Strategies
- Pharmacy/Pharmacy Benefits Management
- Specialty Rx
- Medical Benefits Innovation
- Mental/Behavioral Health
- Wellness/Wellbeing Programs
- Ancillary/Voluntary Benefits
Operations & Strategy
- Benefits Administration
- Technology, AI, Data Analytics & Digital Tools
- Compliance
Employee Experience
- Employee Communications & Engagement
- Personalization
Your Proposal Should Include:
– Submissions must be thought-provoking and original. Sales pitches or product demos will not be accepted. –
Compelling Title and Session Description
- Clear topic and objectives
- Key takeaways for attendees
- How you’ll allocate the time
- Your audience engagement strategy
Audience Impact
- Why this topic matters now
- Specific challenges you’ll address
- How participants can apply the information
Your Credentials
- Relevant expertise and experience
- Previous speaking engagements on this topic
- Why you’re the right person to deliver this content
Selection Process
How It Works
- Double-blind review by our employer member committee and staff
- 15 – 20 sessions selected from all submissions
- Format suggestions may be provided to enhance your session
Submission Guidelines
- You may submit up to 3 proposals (increase your chances!)
- Only complete proposals will be reviewed
- Presentations are selected based on the proposal subject, key takeaways, the engagement strategy, and how well the topic connects to our themes of innovation and inspiration
Key Dates
Proposal Submissions Accepted
Proposal Submission Deadline
Acceptance Notification
Speaker Benefits
What’s Included:
- Full conference access at no cost
- Meals and refreshments
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and employer decision makers
What You Handle:
- Travel arrangements
- Hotel accommodations
Submissions Open August 15th
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST