Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking
11th Chicago
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit™
5 Hours CEU Education + 2 Hours Networking
Presented by
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute | AMFP | National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
What's Next for Healthcare Facilities
Addressing Vital Economic, Design, Construction,
Workforce, and Operational Challenges
Planning, Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operation of
Hospitals | Clinics | ASCs | MOBs | Tele, Home & Mobile Health | Non-Clinical | Academic & Research
Five Hours CEU & Two Hours Networking
AIA HSW | Engineers PDH
Monday, September 14, 2026
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Feinberg Galter Pavilion, 3rd Floor
251 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611
7:45 am to 8:45 am Registration & Networking
8:45 am to 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions
9:00 am to 3:30 pm Program-Lunch Included
We are now curating sessions, speakers, and exhibitors.
► REGISTRATION
Group discounts of 25% are available during the registration process. To qualify, register 4 or more attendees at the same time & under one account. The discount will be displayed on the final payment page.
Through Aug 10
Aug 11 to Sep 07
Sep 08 to Sep 13
At the Door Sep 14
Non-AMFP Members
AMFP Members
Healthcare/Academic System Employees
$179
$109
$ 59
$229
$159
$ 79
$289
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$ 99
$319
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$319
Because things happen... Purchase protection is now available when you register for this summit.
► EARN 5 CEU HOURS | AIA HSW | Engineers PDH
We issue a Certificate of Attendance for self-reporting and report AIA credits to the American Institute of Architects.
► SUMMIT SESSIONS WILL EXPLORE
Practical strategies & tactics you need to survive the turbulent times ahead.
► FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT
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Explore emerging trends, strategies, technologies, services & products.
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Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day.
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An executive summary & presentation materials are provided to Summit attendees.
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Earn 5 CEU credits.
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Network with your industry peers.
► SESSIONS, TOPICS, SPEAKER SLOTS
Healthcare at the Crossroads: Capital Pressures & Facility Investments
Persistent financial stress, escalating patient demand and acuity, workforce shortages, evolving care models, technological change, aging infrastructure, along with regulatory and economic uncertainty, is squeezing capital spending. This “perfect storm” is compelling health systems to alter their facility investment decisions to get more for their money. Explore strategies, tactics, methods, metrics, tools, and measurable targets needed to plan, site, fund, design, build, and operate a network of new and existing healthcare facilities that are effective, efficient, adaptable, resilient, and sustainable.
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Healthcare Finance Executive
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Healthcare Facilities Executive
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Architect
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Engineer
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General Contractor, HRE Executive, or Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor, HRE Executive, or Consultant
How Growth in Specialty Care is Reshaping Outpatient Medical Facilities
Global Orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, women’s health, behavioral health, and nephrology are the top source of increases in US health spending at 38+% and rising as patient volume grows. Explore what an effective strategy for integrating specialty care into outpatient care facilities looks like. An inside look at specialty care vs community hospitals, and how hospital space is being backfilled as service lines and functions move off the main campus
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Healthcare System #1
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Healthcare System #2
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Architect
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Engineer
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General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
Evolution of Operating Rooms: Why Early Decisions Matter
The demand for operating rooms is rising. Yet the need to balance infection control, capacity, growing economic pressures, rising capital costs, staff shortages, optimal workflow, and adaptability are key issues confronting architect, engineer, contractors, PDC teams, facility managers, EVS, surgeons, nurses, and administrators. Get a 360° view of why and how operating rooms in hospitals and ASCs are evolving.
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General/Specialty Contractor
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Clinical Advisor, OR Safety & Performance
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Scientist
Power Under Pressure: Keeping Healthcare Running When It Counts
From natural disasters, weather events to unexpected outages, resilience has become a non-negotiable for healthcare facilities. Hear how digital tools and electrification work together to boost reliability, optimize workforce efficiency, and safeguard patient care across most critical environments.
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System Support Services, Facilities, Healthcare System
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PE, Principal, Engineering Practice Director, Engineering Firm
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National Healthcare Segment Manager, Schneider Electric
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Moderator: TBA
Crossing the Chasm: From Substantial Completion to First Patient
Shifting from the construction phase to a patient-ready environment is a very high stakes journey. Within each of the seven key elements are hundreds of action steps, and thousands of tiny details that can derail a seamless transition to operations. Explore the process, understand the mindset for success, learn how to avoid the hidden costs, and the holistic approach needed to achieve operational readiness.
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Healthcare System #1
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Healthcare System #2
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Transition & Activation Management
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Architect
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Engineer
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Moderator: General or Specialty Contractor
If Walls Could Talk: How Tough Decisions are Made
A retrospective look at project delivery from initial project idea to steady-state operation. Review the balancing act between key project assumptions and the ensuing realities of budget, cost, schedule, and expectations. Delve into how to identify and assess if the project hits the mark with administration, care givers, and patients and their families after it is open and delivering care.
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Healthcare System #1 - Facilities Executive
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Healthcare System #2 – Clinical Operations
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Architect
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Engineer MEP or Structural
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General Contractor, Program Manager, or Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor, Program Manager, Engineer MEP/Structural, or Consultant
► MEET HEALTHCARE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEADERS
Senior Healthcare System Leaders | PDC & Facility Managers | Security Directors | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Program Managers | MOB & Clinic Owners | Developers | Real Estate Brokers | Property Managers | Attorneys
► SPONSORSHIP & SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES
To become a Sponsor/Participating Partner:
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Rod Armstrong, 469-919-2341, rarmstrong@squarefootage.net
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Glenn Fischer, 971-219-0563, gfischer@squarefootage.net
For Requests to Present or Obtain Panel Seat Consideration:
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Alan Whitson, RPA, awhitson@squarefootage.net
► LOCATION
Northwestern Medicine Feinberg Galter Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 251 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Image Courtesy of Douglas King, Architect
PRESENTED BY
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, AMFP, and these National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
SUMMIT AMBASSADOR
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
NETWORKING/BREAKFAST HOST
LUNCHEON HOST
MEDIA PARTNERS
