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2026

ARDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

February 16-18 @ Grand Hyatt Nashville
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Lights, camera, leadership!

Join us at the 2026 Leadership Conference for Ardent Live! – where clarity, consistency and execution take center stage. Inspired by the fast pace and behind-the-scenes hustle of live television, this year’s theme is all about staying sharp, sticking to the script and delivering when it matters most. Because when the curtain rises, there are no second takes – it takes focus, trust and a cast that knows how to perform as one. Get ready for real talk, bold ideas and a renewed drive to hit our mark – together.

 
GRAND HYATT Nashville
February 16-18

Leaders
200 +
Markets
0
Hospitals
0 +
Sites of Care
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Meet

The Speakers

Lindsay Shookus

Former SNL Producer

Ford Koles

Vice President and National Spokesperson

Jamie Clarke

Extreme Adventurer and Olympic-Level Performance Coach

Meet

The SONGWRITERS

This year’s Ardent Awards will showcase a special Songwriters in the Round performance. Join us for an evening of music and storytelling as these acclaimed songwriters share the stories behind their songs and perform them live.

Rhett Atkins

Jim Beavers

Mae Estes

Event

Schedule

  • Day 1


  • Day 2


  • Day 3


  • 15:00 - 18:30
    Registration

  • 18:00
    Welcome Reception & Dinner

  • 07:30
    Breakfast

  • 08:00
    Welcome & Connect to Purpose

  • 08:15
    Late Night Lessons in Leadership

  • 09:15
    One Team. All In.

  • 10:15
    30-min. Commercial Break & Strategic Partner Expo

  • 10:45
    The Speed of Perfect Won’t Work

  • 11:30
    On the Record with Mark Sotir

  • 12:15
    Lunch

  • 13:15 - 16:30
    Breakouts & Strategic Partner Expo

  • 18:30
    Ardent Awards Cocktail Reception

  • 19:30
    Dinner & Awards Ceremony

  • 07:30
    Breakfast & Luggage Storage Opens

  • 08:00
    Welcome & Connect to Purpose

  • 08:15
    State of the Industry

  • 09:45
    30-min. Commercial Break

  • 10:15
    Beyond the Fine Print: Lessons from Legal & Compliance

  • 11:00
    We, Not I

  • 11:45
    Conference Wrap Up

  • 12:15
    Lunch & Departure


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