| You’ve already heard about our keynote — now meet some of the voices opening Executive Forum 2026, February 23-25 in San Antonio, TX.We’re not easing in. These leaders refuse to play it safe. They’re here to challenge assumptions, spark candid insights, and set a tone that’s anything but predictable. |
| How to Actually Use AI: A Hands-On Mini-Hackathon for Self-Insured Leaders This all-attendee workshop brings together facilitators from innovative AI startups and industry experts for an interactive, practical experience. Designed as an approachable “mini-hackathon,” it will show exactly how AI can be applied inside self-funded organizations.Attendees will leave with usable AI outputs, a clearer understanding of real-world applications, and a stronger sense of shared ownership in HCAA’s evolving programming. Presented by: Hermine Tranié, Co-Founder & CEO, ClarityCare AI and Alex Andrei, Co-Founder & CTO, ClarityCare AI |   |
 Facing the Future: Surging Costs and Regulatory Shifts That Demand Bold LeadershipSelf-funding is shifting fast, with new regulations and rising costs reshaping how we all operate. This session breaks down the key compliance challenges, the legal minefields ahead, and the cost pressures that can’t be ignored. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of what’s coming, and what bold leadership will require to design resilient, future-ready plans. Presented by: Adam V. Russo, Esq., CEO, The Phia Group, LLC |
