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SHSMD Connections Conference

Join us October 12-14 in Dallas, TX, for the nation's leading conference for health care strategy and market development professionals.

The most timely and reliable health care strategy and market development programming happens at SHSMD's Connections Conference. The field comes together to share their findings, challenges and best practices with the shared goal of advancing health care. Strategists from every stage of their careers can benefit from sessions and networking at the SHSMD Connections 2025!

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Call for Abstracts! Submission deadline: Jan. 17, 2025

SHSMD is seeking workshop and concurrent session proposals for the 2025 SHSMD Connections Conference, October 12-14, 2025, in Dallas, TX. SHSMD is also seeking virtual session proposals for online education programs throughout 2025, including our annual social media certificate course in September. All submissions must be submitted through online portal to be considered.

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What to Expect

Enjoy a plethora of benefits at SHSMD Connections such as:

  • NETWORKING. Connect and collaborate with peers, senior leaders, experts and people who can help you achieve your goals.
  • INSIGHTS. Engage in timely and innovative sessions from leading field experts that give you actionable takeaways for your organization.
  • SOLUTIONS. Access game-changing technology, products and services that can maximize results at your organization by visiting the Solution Center.
  • INSPIRATION. Discover innovative new ideas, best practices, and more to inspire you back at your organization.
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Buzzworthy Session Tracks

Learn directly from leaders in the field about the following hot topics:

  • Marketing & Digital Engagement: Emerging technologies (AI, ChatGPT, Virtual Reality, other), Content Marketing, Campaign Automation and more
  • Communications & Public Relations: Crisis/Disaster Strategies, Employee Engagement, Community Outreach, Media Relations and more
  • Strategic Planning & Business Development: Managing and Growing Workforce, Building Strategic and Beneficial Partnerships, Maximizing DEI through Intentional Initiatives and more
  • Innovation & Cross-Disciplinary Solutions: Emerging Health Care Trends, New Care Delivery Methods, Health Policy, Advocacy, Regulations and more
  • Career & Leadership Development: Professional Development and Advancement, Building Workforce Pipelines, Mentorship and more

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