November 07, 2025 - 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

2025 Southeast Connect Register Now

Location: Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel 480 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Registration Deadline: November 08, 2025

Overview

Southeast Connect is where health care leaders from across Southeastern Pennsylvania come together to exchange ideas, build connections, and celebrate progress.

More than 200 professionals—including executives, clinicians, service line leaders, and government relations experts—gather for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. The event offers a timely forum to address pressing challenges, share innovations, and highlight standout achievements from across the region.

Join us and be part of the conversation shaping the future of health care in Southeastern Pennsylvania!


Meeting Sponsors

 

PLATINUM

 

Independence Blue Cross Foundation

 

GOLD

 

Duane Morris, LLP
Duane Morris Healthcare Services
 

Gift of Life Donor Program

 

SILVER

 

HAPevolve    Withum

 

BRONZE
 

Boehringer Ingelheim | Eagle Telemedicine | ESHYFT | PA Health & Wellness | Qualivis

 

Agenda

11/7/2025

7:15 AM

Registration, Coffee, and Networking
 

8:30 AM

Breakfast, Networking and Awards
 

9:00 AM

Protecting Health Care Access: A Legislative and Advocacy Update
Nicole Stallings, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania

During HAP's Southeast Connect, you'll hear an important update from Nicole Stallings, HAP's President and CEO, as she examines the impact of H.R. 1 on hospitals and communities both in the southeast region and across the state. Nicole will provide insights into how this legislation could affect health care delivery, funding, and operations, with a focus on the potential challenges and opportunities it presents for both providers and patients. She will also highlight key advocacy efforts and outline how health care leaders can engage in protecting and advancing access to quality care in Pennsylvania. This is a critical opportunity to stay informed and get involved in shaping the future of health care.
 

9:15 AM

Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Strategic Pathways for Health Care in the Years Ahead
Craig Deao, Managing Director, Strategy & Organizational Transformation

Hospitals and health systems are navigating an era of extraordinary change. Initiatives such as BBB have introduced additional uncertainty, challenging traditional operations, financial models, and organizational priorities. Explore how employee engagement—across clinicians, leaders, and staff—can become a strategic lever for thriving in the future. Participants will hear practical strategies and real-world examples of how engaging people at all levels enables innovation, adaptability, and resilience, positioning hospitals to not just survive but grow and lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

10:15 AM

Adjourn

Keynote Sessions

Protecting Health Care Access: A Legislative and Advocacy Update
Nicole Stallings, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania


During HAP's Southeast Connect, you'll hear an important update from Nicole Stallings, HAP's President and CEO, as she examines the impact of H.R. 1 on hospitals and communities both in the southeast region and across the state. Nicole will provide insights into how this legislation could affect health care delivery, funding, and operations, with a focus on the potential challenges and opportunities it presents for both providers and patients. She will also highlight key advocacy efforts and outline how health care leaders can engage in protecting and advancing access to quality care in Pennsylvania. This is a critical opportunity to stay informed and get involved in shaping the future of health care.

Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Strategic Pathways for Health Care in the Years Ahead
Craig Deao, Managing Director, Strategy & Organizational Transformation

Hospitals and health systems are navigating an era of extraordinary change. Initiatives such as BBB have introduced additional uncertainty, challenging traditional operations, financial models, and organizational priorities. Explore how employee engagement—across clinicians, leaders, and staff—can become a strategic lever for thriving in the future. Participants will hear practical strategies and real-world examples of how engaging people at all levels enables innovation, adaptability, and resilience, positioning hospitals to not just survive but grow and lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Southeast Connection are available! Download the sponsorship prospectus.

Contact Daneen Schroder, HAP's vice president of member services and strategic initiatives for more details! 

Who Should Attend

Whether you’re a manager, director, senior director, vice president, president, department chair, CEO, CMO, CNO, COO, patient advocate, quality leader, public relations professional, human resources leader, or government relations executive, this is a must-attend event for all health care leaders.
 

Hotel Information

Sheraton Valley Forge
480 N Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Attendees needing overnight rooms should contact the hotel at (484) 238-1800, or through the Sheraton’s toll-free number at 1-800-325-3535. When calling, please be sure you reference HAP Southeast Connect to obtain the special conference rate of $174/night. The hotel will honor reservations received by October 6, 2025. Reservation requests received after the date established are subject to space availability and at prevailing room rates.
 

Registration

Registration Fees

$799 Table of 8

$149 per person (HAP General Member)

$199 per person (HAP Associate Member)

$399 per person (Non-Member)
 

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