Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking
5th Greater Central Florida Region
​Tampa Bay - Greater Orlando - Space Coast
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit™â€‹
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
Thursday, February 19, 2026
USF Health CAMLS Center
124 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
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. ​
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 Jan 14
$179
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$109
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$ 59
Jan 15 to Feb 11
$229
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$159
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$ 79
Feb 12 to Feb 18
$289
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$219
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$ 99
At the Door Feb 19
$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 FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT
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Explore emerging trends, strategies, technologies, and services & products reshaping healthcare
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Network with your industry peers
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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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Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day
â–º SUMMIT'S AGENDA ADDRESSES FIVE KEY THEMES
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​Innovative Ideas
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Emerging Best Practices
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Advancing Care Delivery Models Across Diverse Communities
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Adaptive Reuse, Renovations & Flexible Facilities
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Leveraging Technology​​
â–º SESSIONS
Looking Far 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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Laura Gurley, Healthcare Strategist, DPR Construction
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Robert Meyer, Healthcare Strategist, DPR Construction
Funding in 2026 & Beyond: Inflation, Reimbursement Shifts & Capital Rationalization
Explore why the healthcare funding environment over the next few years will be harsh. Understand how health systems are restructuring their capital spending to address rising costs, changing reimbursements rates, and growing needs. Examine why creativity, new approaches, advanced financial skills, and innovative solutions are vital when money is tight and hard decisions must be made.
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Healthcare System CFO
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Healthcare System Executive
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Healthcare System Executive
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Healthcare System Executive
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Moderator: Architect/Engineer/General Contractor/Program Manager
How Great Design Improves the Bottomline!
Labor is a hospital’s largest cost center and its increasing! As a result, it’s vital to know why and how great design can improve labor costs everywhere every day. Explore how cost-effective design strategies, new construction techniques, improved operating approaches, and enhanced technology can control labor, operating, and capital costs while maximizing patient care and providing a better workplace.
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Healthcare System – Chief Operating Officer or Chief Nursing Officer
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Healthcare System – Planning, Design, and Construction
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Architect
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Engineer
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General Contractor/Program Manager/Other
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Moderator: General Contractor/Program Manager/Other
Healthcare Facilities are Mission Critical!
Today a health system’s mission calls for a network of diverse facilities that are safe, healthy, productive, resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective over their life-cycle. This requires architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, vendors, and facility staff to design, create, commission, operate, maintain, and upgrade a range of mission essential systems across a facilities network. Explore how to select and manage your partners, set & control standards, and manage change to deliver great patient care.
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Healthcare System Executive
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Architect
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Engineer MEP
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General Contractor/Specialty Contractor
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Building System Manufacturer
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Moderator: General Contractor/Specialty Contractor/Program Manager/Technology/Consultant
Reinventing Healthcare Parking
Parking at healthcare facilities is the first and last touch-point for patients and a key issue for employees. A healthcare facility in a dense urban setting is different than one in a suburban area, yet they share many of the same parking issues. Explore the latest strategies, technologies, design, construction, and maintenance options for on-site & off-site surface and structure parking. Learn how to address site constraints, control costs, improve security, increase throughput, and enhance user satisfaction.
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Healthcare System
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Parking Operations
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Parking Facility Architect/Engineer
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Parking Technology Provider
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General Contractor
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Moderator
Security in an Era of Increased Violence & Advanced Technology
The safety of staff and patients is a top priority for healthcare facilities. Explore how to integrate design, people, procedures, hardware, technology, even landscaping to create cost effective security. Learn how early involvement of security professionals in the design process avoid costs and tragic situations.
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John Demming, Director of Security & Safety, Lakeland Regional Health System; Vice President/Secretary, IAHSS Foundation
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Christopher Fender, BSCJA, CHPA, ILO, CPTED, Executive Director Corporate Security Services, AdventHealth
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Gloria Graham, MLD, CHPA, CPP, System Director, Public Safety, Emergency Management, PBX Operations, Lee Health System
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Melanie Wright, CFDAI, CSI, Regional Business Development Manager, HID Global
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Architect/Engineer or Security Technology Supplier
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Moderator: Bill Navejar, President, IAHSS Foundation; President, Bill Navejar Consulting Services
Why Growth in Specialty Care is Reshaping Medical Facilities
Direct spending on orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, women’s health, behavioral health, and nephrology is now 38+% of US health spending. Its’s the top source for the increase in overall health expenditures and will rise as patient volume continues to grow. Explore cost-effective design, construction, and real estate strategies for specialty care and how it integrates with ASCs and primary care models.
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Healthcare System Executive
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Healthcare Facilities Executive
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Architect
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Engineer
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General Contractor/Healthcare Real Estate/Consultant
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Moderator: General Contractor/Healthcare Real Estate/Consultant
Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare
The high-tech industry is relentless in finding ways to improve quality while doing it faster and often for less. Learn how cleanroom methodologies can enhance the design, construction, performance, and maintenance of operating rooms, procedure rooms, exam rooms, and pharmacies.
• Cliff Yahnke, PhD, Chief Science Officer, SLD Technologies
Power Under Pressure: Keeping Healthcare Running When It Counts
From hurricanes to unexpected outages, resilience is non-negotiable in Florida’s healthcare landscape. This panel reveals how digital tools and electrification work together to boost reliability, optimize workforce efficiency, and safeguard patient care across Florida’s most critical environments.
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James Vun Cannon, National Healthcare Segment Manager, Schneider Electric
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Engineer
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Healthcare System
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Moderator: George Valaes, PE, Strategic Account Executive, Schneider Electric
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
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
LUNCHEON HOST
MEDIA PARTNERS
