Wednesday, December 2 – Friday, December 4, 2026
Three Days of Strategic Dialogue
Every session is designed to surface the candid insights, competitive intelligence, and peer relationships that cannot be found at general industry conferences. The agenda is structured but flexible, shaped by attendee and sponsor input.
Day One
Wednesday, December 2: Arrival & Welcome
Arrivals & Check-In
Private car service from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Settle into your bungalow suite.
Welcome Reception
Cocktails on the resort terrace with panoramic Pacific views. Introductions and informal networking.
Opening Dinner
Seated dinner at Andrea, the resort's Italian restaurant overlooking the coast. Opening remarks and framing of exchange themes.
Day Two
Thursday, December 3: Full Program
Breakfast
Open seating at Pelican Grill. Continue conversations from the evening.
Opening Keynote Conversation
A moderated fireside discussion on the state of behavioral health and the forces shaping 2027 and beyond.
Sector Roundtables (Session I)
Chatham House rules. Two parallel roundtables: Workforce & Retention and AI & Technology Adoption.
Working Lunch
Facilitated table discussions on payer strategy and reimbursement trends.
Sector Roundtables (Session II)
Two parallel roundtables: Payer & Reimbursement Strategy and M&A & Consolidation.
Sponsor Insight Sessions
Interactive presentations from exchange sponsors on workforce technology, data, and operational innovation.
Free Time
Golf, spa, or poolside relaxation. The resort is yours.
Gala Dinner
Black-tie optional evening at a private venue on the resort grounds. Awards, toasts, and celebration.
Day Three
Friday, December 4: Closing & Departures
Breakfast
Final morning together.
Closing Workshop
Strategic planning session: What will you do differently in the next 90 days? Peer accountability commitments.
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Introduction to the BHB Executive Community. Ongoing peer access, quarterly virtual sessions, and the next exchange.
Departures
Private car service to the airport. Lunch boxes provided for travel.
Note:
Agenda subject to refinement based on sponsor and member input. Session topics and formats may evolve to reflect the priorities of confirmed attendees.
The Topics That Define the Next Chapter
Each pillar represents a strategic pressure point facing behavioral health leadership today. Roundtable discussions are moderated, confidential, and action-oriented.
Workforce & Retention
Compensation models, clinical pipeline development, burnout mitigation, and staffing technology platforms.
AI & Technology Adoption
Clinical documentation AI, predictive analytics, telehealth evolution, and EHR optimization strategies.
Payer & Reimbursement Strategy
Value-based contracting, measurement-based care mandates, rate negotiation, and commercial payer dynamics.
M&A & Consolidation
Platform building, tuck-in acquisition strategy, valuation trends, integration playbooks, and exit planning.
Clinical Innovation
Evidence-based program expansion, outcomes measurement, new modality adoption, and quality differentiation.
Be Part of the Conversation
The agenda is shaped by the people in the room. If these are the challenges keeping you up at night, this gathering was built for you.
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