2026 AHVAP Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo 

October 5-8, 2026

Grapevine, Texas

Dear Colleagues and Partners,

We are thrilled to personally invite you to the AHVAP 2026 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, where our official theme will be Beyond Boundaries: Redefining the Future of Healthcare Value Analysis. After listening to members, leaders, and industry partners over the last year, it became clear that our field is ready for something bolder that will yield lasting change and impact to healthcare-it’s time for a total Value Analysis Revolution. We must move past traditional silos — between clinicians and supply chain, between data and decisions, and between “vendors” and the health systems that deploy their products — to create a faster, smarter, and more patient-centered path to value. The AHVAP 2026 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo is our chance to do exactly that. During this collaborative event, Industry Partners, Healthcare Value Analysis leaders and professionals, and other key stakeholders will synergize their ideas, innovative strategies, and apply evidence-based practices that can be leveraged across the entire care continuum.

This conference won’t be another conference of slides and takeaways that sit in a folder. Expect a practical, high-energy program built to accelerate action. Highlights you can look forward to including:
  • Interactive learning labs & hands-on workshops that turn evidence into protocols you can use on Monday morning.
  • Deep-dive tracks (perioperative, ambulatory, supply chain, infection prevention, and more) designed for front-line value analysts and clinical champions.
  • Executive roundtables where C-suite leaders and Value Analysis directors compare strategic roadmaps for sustainable cost and quality gains.
  • Industry Partner Immersion & curated Exhibit Hall Expo — real, evidence-first Industry Partner panel sessions that train companies on how to present the data and workflows that matter to VA teams.
  • New resources & credentials from the AHVAP Center for Evidence-Based Practice and AHVAP Certification Center— micro-credentials, appraisal tools, and case libraries to strengthen every step of your evaluation process.
  • Networking formats that work — specialty assembly meet-ups, peer problem-solving sessions, and peer networking breakfast opportunities to turn introductions into collaborations.
Why you should attend:
  • For healthcare value analysis professionals: leave with ready-to-apply toolkits, IFU/usability strategies, and measurable playbooks for launching pilots and demonstrating ROI.
  • For healthcare executives: learn how to align VA priorities with enterprise-level goals for safety, supply optimization, and patient outcomes — and hear concrete examples of C-suite-backed wins.
  • For industry partners: engage in evidence-driven conversations, practice your value pitch in front of VA leaders, and discover partnership models that speed ethical, safe adoption.
We want the AHVAP 2026 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo to be a turning point: a place where ideas meet implementation and relationships translate into measurable change. Over the coming weeks, we’ll announce dates, speakers, the call for proposals, sponsorship opportunities, and early registration. If you want to present, propose a workshop, or discuss immersive partner experiences, please reach out to [email protected] — we would love to personally connect with you to discuss how you can be involved.

Important Conference Dates:

2026 Pre-Conference Course Offerings Include (October 5, 2026 from 12:00-5:00 p.m.): 
  • Value Analysis Foundations and Principles/Advanced Strategies and Implementation
  • CVAHPTM Board Certification Review Course
Main Conference Dates: 
  • October 6, 2026: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • October 7, 2026: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • October 8, 2026: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Thank you for all you do to advance patient safety and value across care settings. We can’t wait to welcome you to the AHVAP 2026 Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo as we go beyond boundaries together.

Call for PRESENTATIONS is NOW OPEN: 

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to invite dynamic and insightful speakers to share their expertise at the 2026 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted in October in beautiful Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort. This premier event, dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare value analysis, will bring together professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in value analysis. With an expected attendance of 500+ professionals from across North America, this is the industry's premier professional gathering for the healthcare value analysis specialty. We are excited to officially open our call for speakers, which will close at midnight ET on January 16, 2026. 

We are seeking speakers who are passionate about transforming healthcare through value-driven strategies, improving patient outcomes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Whether you are a seasoned value analysis professional, clinician, supply chain expert, or industry partner, this is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation and inspire a community of like-minded professionals.

The 2026 conference theme, focuses on Beyond Boundaries: Redefining the Future of Healthcare Value Analysis, and we welcome proposals that align with this vision. AHVAP 2026 invites you to step beyond the traditional limits of healthcare value analysis and embrace a future shaped by innovation, evidence, and collaboration. Together, we will explore how to transcend boundaries—between disciplines, data, and decisions—to create a more connected, intelligent, and resilient healthcare ecosystem.

This theme focuses on the pivotal role of value analysis professionals, healthcare professionals, and industry partners in shaping the strategic and resilient future of healthcare through leading practices and enterprise initiatives. It showcases how proactive decision-making, industry partnerships, and innovative solutions contribute to optimized patient outcomes, continuous quality improvement, and effective fiscal responsibility in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare value analysis by sharing your unique insights, case studies, and innovative solutions with an engaged audience of professionals dedicated to creating impactful change.

This year, the Conference Committee is seeking innovative poster submissions related to but not limited to the following hot topics in healthcare value analysis: 

  • Human Factor Engineering
  • Product Recalls
  • Difficult Conversations with Providers and/or C-Suite
  • Use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • Implementation stories
  • Integration of Evidence-Based Practices 
  • Integration with Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 
  • Change Management both Personal and Professional 
  • Innovation
  • Conversion fatigue, stakeholder buy in, championing committed programs
  • Finance 
  • Executive Presence, Sponsorship, and Acumen 
  • How to complete complex requests with multiple SKUs
  • The relationship importance between a CFO and a Value Analysis Leader - how they work together for the patient's good.
  • Best practices for Industry Partner support with backorders and discontinued products.
  • Gaining buy in from clinicians, especially in such a large system with so many nuances in geography, patient populations, nursing staff etc. 
  • Building Strategic Partnerships with Internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

 

 

Call for POSTER PRESENTATIONS is NOW OPEN: 

The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is excited to invite dynamic and insightful speakers to share their expertise at the 2026 AHVAP Annual Conference and Industry Partner Expo, which will be hosted next October in beautiful Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort. This premier event, dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare value analysis, will bring together professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in value analysis. With an expected attendance of 500+ professionals from across North America, this is the industry's premier professional gathering for the healthcare value analysis specialty. We are excited to officially open our call for poster presenters, which will close at midnight ET on May 1, 2026. 

This year, the Conference Committee is seeking innovative poster submissions related to but not limited to the following hot topics in healthcare value analysis: 

  • Human Factor Engineering
  • Product Recalls
  • Difficult Conversations with Providers and/or C-Suite
  • Use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • Implementation stories
  • Integration of Evidence-Based Practices 
  • Integration with Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 
  • Change Management both Personal and Professional 
  • Innovation
  • Conversion fatigue, stakeholder buy in, championing committed programs
  • Finance 
  • Executive Presence, Sponsorship, and Acumen 
  • How to complete complex requests with multiple SKUs
  • The relationship importance between a CFO and a Value Analysis Leader - how they work together for the patient's good.
  • Best practices for Industry Partner support with backorders and discontinued products.
  • Gaining buy in from clinicians, especially in such a large system with so many nuances in geography, patient populations, nursing staff etc. 
  • Building Strategic Partnerships with Internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Selected poster presenters must purchase a full conference registration and are responsible for other costs for conference attendance. Poster presentations from Industry Partners without a regular AHVAP member will not be accepted. Product or technology promotions will not be accepted. All poster presentations are subject to continuing education accreditation. 

Please note that due to continuing education requirements and conflict of interest policies, submissions strictly from Industry Partners will not be accepted. Industry Partners may submit with a regular AHVAP member. Presentations may not discuss brand products or make product endorsements in accordance with best practices for continuing education. 

We look forward to receiving your submissions. All submissions will be notified in June after the Annual Conference Committee has completed the rigorous review process of all submissions. For assistance with conference presentation submissions, please contact AHVAP HQ via email: [email protected] for personal assistance. 

 

 

Please note that registration is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE on the WHOVA Conference registration Page. 

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

 
AHVAP members receive exclusive discounted rates. You will need your current AHVAP member number to verify your current AHVAP membership status. To learn how to retrieve your current AHVAP member number, visit this quick tutorial HERE. 
 
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Accreditation Statement: 

The AHVAP 2026 Annual Conference & Industry Partner Expo is accredited for continuing education credits for the following disciplines:
  • Nursing
  • Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professionals (CVAHP)
  • American College of Healthcare Executives Qualifying Education Credits for FACHE Designation
  • Infection Preventionists (IPU Credit through Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology)
  • Certified Patient Safety Professionals 
  • Certified Healthcare Risk Managers
Attendees wishing to claim continuing education credits must meet all eligibility and completion requirements. 

The AHVAP HQ Team estimates that conference attendees will be able to earn 30+ potential hours of continuing education from attending this event. Final continuing education hour availability will be dictated by the final program schedule.
 

Meeting Venue:

Gaylord Texan Resort
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
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 To ensure that you receive information regarding this event, please ensure that your AHVAP membership is up-to-date. Industry Partner Event Planners may email AHVAP HQ to be added to the AHVAP event mailing list: [email protected].