Hosted Buyer Forum
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The AHA wants to help you find the right solutions and strategic improvements for your organization by connecting you with other hospital leaders and our strategic partners at the Hosted Buyer Forum at the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit.
The AHA is offering complimentary conference registration to participants in exchange for committing to the entirety of their Hosted Buyer Forum session on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
There are two Hosted Buyer sessions at this year's conference. Choose the option that best fits your schedule. Session one runs from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and the second session takes place from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
“The Hosted Buyer Forum gave me an opportunity to understand the vendor's product in a relaxed manner and be able to listen to other hospital CEO perspectives.”
Chief Executive Officer, Audubon County Memorial Hospital
“My experience with the Hosted Buyer Forum was excellent. It was valuable because it opened my thoughts to many different aspects of new and innovative products that might be used in the health care arena.”
General Section Chief, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia
“It’s a great way to hear quick presentations on vendors and services they provide. Enjoyed the round-robin presentations and availability to discuss concerns.”
Sr. Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management, Great Plains Health
“The Hosted Buyer Forum was excellent. It was a great way to learn about new products and technologies without having to sift through the hundreds of emails or cold calls each day.”
President & Chief Executive Officer, Cottage Hospital
“The Hosted Buyer Forum gave me an opportunity to learn about some of the latest health care trends from business community subject matter experts. It gave me a good networking opportunity to connect with those leaders and will be valuable to my organization’s work in the future.”
Ambulatory Care Chief Operating Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Connecting Hospital Leaders and Industry Experts
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The Event will Focus on These Key Issues:
- Transforming Care Delivery
- Workforce
- Patient Engagement and Education
- Financial Sustainability
- Behavioral Health
- Strategy and Innovation
Connecting AHA Members with Innovative Solutions:
- Over 130 different hospital buyers and decision influencers have attended
- Over 110 different Hospitals and Health Systems have participated
- Over 90% of attendees are Directors, VP’s, C Suite, and Hospital Leadership
- Over 50% of attendees are C Suite Officers & Hospital Leadership
- 40+ solution providers have showcased their services so far
How Does It Work?
The Hosted Buyer Forum brings you high-level engagement with your preferred solution providers. The program is designed to provide a more curated experience for hospital senior executives and decision-makers who wish to investigate, network with and evaluate health solution providers as potential partners or investment opportunities for their organizations.
Solution providers will present in a round-robin format followed by roundtable discussions with AHA member participants.
- The Hosted Buyer Forum is only open to people employed by U.S. hospitals and health systems.
- Applications are required — each application is reviewed and provisionally approved based on areas of interest and buyer/influencer authority.
- Approved participants will receive full conference admission in exchange for committing to the entirety of their session at the Hosted Buyer Forum on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
- Participants are encouraged to join the Welcome Reception in the Innnovation Hub following the Hosted Buyer Forum for additional networking.