Keynotes
Lisa Sun
Founder and CEO, GRAVITAS
The Trust Blueprint: Building High-Performing Teams Through Trust
Oct. 27 | 8–9:30 a.m.
In a time of increasing complexity, uncertainty and workforce challenges, trust has become one of the most valuable assets a leader can build. Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS and a recognized expert in leadership and personal development, brings a practical and evidence-informed approach to strengthening trust in teams and organizations.
Through research, real-world scenarios and interactive learning, Sun will help leaders understand the measurable components of trust and how they influence communication, accountability, collaboration and performance. Designed specifically for leaders seeking to strengthen culture and engagement, this session will provide actionable frameworks for navigating difficult conversations, repairing trust after setbacks and fostering deeper connections across teams. Participants will gain tools they can immediately apply to create stronger relationships, improve alignment and build organizations that perform at their best under pressure.
J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA
CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation
The Future of Health Care Depends on Caring for the Workforce
Oct. 27 | 3:45–5 p.m.
The pressures facing the health care workforce continue to affect organizations across the country, making clinician well-being and workforce sustainability critical leadership priorities. J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, CEO and co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, has become one of the nation’s leading advocates for advancing health care worker well-being and creating healthier work environments.
An influential voice on workforce resilience, Feist helped lead the effort that resulted in the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, the first federal law dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.
In this timely session, he will explore the state of today’s health care workforce, the organizational factors that contribute to burnout and disengagement, and the actions leaders can take to build cultures where caregivers can thrive. Attendees will gain insights and strategies for strengthening their workforce, supporting long-term resilience and advancing organizational performance through a people-centered approach to leadership.
Robert M. Wachter, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Leading AI and the Future of Children’s Hospitals
Oct. 28 | 10:40–11:55 a.m.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to implementation, creating new opportunities and new challenges for health care organizations. Few experts are better positioned to help leaders navigate this transformation than Robert M. Wachter, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on health care innovation.
Widely recognized as a leading voice on the digital transformation of health care, Wachter will explore how AI is reshaping clinical care, operations and decision-making across the industry. Drawing on his deep expertise in technology and organizational change, he will examine what children’s hospital leaders need to know now, including emerging opportunities, potential risks and the leadership strategies required to responsibly integrate AI into care delivery. Attendees will leave with practical insights to help their organizations prepare for a future where AI is becoming an essential part of operations and strategy.
