Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking
11th North Texas
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit™â€‹
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
Thursday, May 07, 2026
Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital-Plano
1100 Allied Drive, Plano, TX 75093
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
â–º 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.
Non-AMFP Members
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AMFP Members
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Healthcare/Academic System Employees
Through Apr 01
$179
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$109
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$ 59
Apr 02 to Apr 29
$229
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$159
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$ 79
Apr 30 to May 06
$289
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$219
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$ 99
At the Door May 07
$319
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$319
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$319
Because things happen... Purchase protection is now available when you register for this summit.
â–º 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.
â–º SUMMIT SESSIONS WILL EXPLORE
Practical strategies & tactics you need to survive the turbulent times ahead.​
â–º 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.
â–º SESSIONS
Looking Ahead: Healthcare Industry Outlook 2026 and Beyond
Delve into the top trends reshaping the future of U.S. healthcare. Realize how these divergent trends impact every healthcare system differently and require unique infrastructure solutions. Leave with the knowledge you need to plan, design, build, and operate healthcare facilities that are more effective, efficient, adaptable, and impactful.
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Extending & Protecting the Life of Capital Assets, Strategies for Economic and Weather Volatility
Weather events and economic volatility present risks to the safety and performance life of capital assets for hospitals. Explore how hospitals can prepare for both through proper tools and procedures to assess risk, liability, and costs. Understand how hospitals prioritize projects and resources to create an executable capital program to protect and extend structures and budgets while keeping critical facilities operational.
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The Evolution of Operating Room Design – 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 architects, engineers, 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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Resilient by Design: Smarter Systems, Sustainable Infrastructure & Next Era Hospitals
North Texas’ growth is reshaping the future of healthcare facilities. Learn how health systems and industry partners are advancing adaptive reuse, accelerating renovations, and deploying technology enabled operations to create resilient, flexible, and financially smart environments. Hear how practical strategies can deliver speed, reliability, and long-term value in retail-to-health conversions, connected building systems, and energy optimization efforts.
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Healthcare at the Crossroads: Capital Pressures & Facility Investments
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 Facilities Executive
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
How Growth in Specialty Care is Reshaping Outpatient Medical Facilities
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. Both payers and health systems are seeking ways to control costs. Explore what an effective strategy for integrating specialty care into outpatient care facilities looks like.
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Healthcare System Executive - COO
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Healthcare Facilities Executive
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor, HRE, Consultant
Crossing the Chasm: From Substantial Completion to First Patient
The transition 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 COO
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Healthcare Facilities Executive
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Transition & Activation Management
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General Contractor or Program Manager
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Moderator: General Contractor or Program Manager
How to Handle Growth Without Overbuilding
Every healthcare system is facing the need to balance short and mid-term growth in demand, capital constraints and the coming collapse of the “Baby Boomer Bubble.” Understand the impact of new reimbursement models, social trends, population health status, demographic patterns, technology, labor shortages, and new care delivery models are reshaping facility portfolios. Explore how finance, strategic planning, real estate, design, and facilities management teams can create a flexible and efficient portfolio of facility assets that remain productive longer.
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Healthcare System COO
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Healthcare Facilities Executive
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General Contractor
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Moderator: Program Manager, Specialty Contractor, or Consultant
â–º 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
â–º 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
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â–º LOCATION
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
