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2026 EBRI–SHRM Health Benefits Symposium

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

SHRM members: $149
Non-SHRM members: $175

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About the Event

The 2026 EBRI–SHRM Health Benefits Symposium brings together executives, CHROs, benefits leaders, researchers, and health care innovators to examine the forces reshaping how employers design, deliver, and fund workforce health benefits.

This year’s program places a special focus on artificial intelligence, workforce data, and predictive health. Attendees will explore how AI is influencing benefits design, strategic decision making, workforce support, and the employee experience and how organizations can translate emerging technologies into responsible, affordable, and practical solutions.

The program will also address patient centered pharmacy strategy, the consumerization of health coverage, Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, and the evolving role of the CHRO in enterprise benefits decisions.

Featured speakers include leaders from SHRM, EBRI, Nationwide Financial, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Employers Health, benefitbay, Oscar Health, and other organizations.

Why Attend?
  • Access the best insights — Direct access to the eight most important conversations of the day.
  • Engage with experts — Hear from leaders across healthcare, benefits, and business strategy.
  • Stay ahead of change — Learn how employers are navigating cost, innovation, and workforce well-being.

Agenda

In-person attendees may check in and connect with fellow participants before the program begins.

Barb Marder, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)


Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
, President and CEO, SHRM

Coming soon!

Rachelle Graham, Strategic Advisor AI & HCM, Oracle
 

Bobbi Jo Allan, Vice President, NF Digital Product Management and Innovation, Nationwide

Perry Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, The TPG Family of Companies (Moderator)
 

Susan Cantrell, Chief Executive Officer, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
 

C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR), and Executive Director of The PATIENTS Program, Univ. of Maryland School of Pharmacy
 

Michael Stull, Chief Sales Officer, Employers Health

Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation on the issues shaping workforce health benefits.

Mike Aitken, EVP of Membership & Communities, SHRM (Moderator)
 

Kathleen Pearson, CHRO, Opensity Solutions 

Enjoy lunch and make meaningful connections with fellow attendees while continuing the conversation beyond the sessions.

Paul Fronstin, EBRI (Moderator)
 

Brandy Thompson, CEO, benefitbay
 

Louis DeStefano, Chief Growth Officer, Oscar Health

Coming soon!

Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation on the issues shaping workforce health benefits.

Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM (Moderator)
 

Jesse Goodrich, SVP Human Resources, Riverside Health

 

Demi Gilmore, CHRO, TidalHealth

 Barb Marder, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)

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