2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Agenda Two days. Dozens of sessions. One focused mission — equipping ACA professionals with the insights, strategies, and connections they need to lead in 2026 and beyond. The ACA Way agenda is built to challenge how you think, sharpen how you operate, and expand who you know.
Keynote Agenda World-class speakers take the main stage across both days covering the regulatory landscape, ICHRA opportunities, AI's impact on health insurance, and the carrier rollouts that will define the next enrollment season. Every keynote is designed to deliver actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.
KEY NOTE AGENDA
September 23, 2026
DAY 1
BADGE PICKUP & ENTRY AT 7:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS
MAIN STAGE
KEYNOTE 1 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - OPENING REMARKS
HOST:
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM | (topic)
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MODERATOR:
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SESSION ENDS AT 10:00 AM
SESSION 2 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:05 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
10:05 AM - 11:00 AM -
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SESSION ENDS AT 12:00 PM
STROLLING NETWORKING LUNCH
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
TERRACE/MAIN BALLROOM
SESSION 3 1:30 AM - 2:30 PM
11:00 - 11:05 AM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
1:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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SESSION ENDS AT
12:55 - 1:00 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
SESSION 4 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | ANCILLARY SESSION
CROSS-SELLING, ADDED VALUE, AND RETENTION
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SPEAKER:
TODD COWAN (AMERITAS)
PANELISTS:
BENJAMIN HARRISON (NCD)
JORGE BASTE (UHC)
MODERATOR:
KEN HILL (NCD)
SESSION WILL END AT 1:45 PM
SESSION 5 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
2:30 - 2:35 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
2:35 PM - 3:45 PM | CMS KEYNOTE - BROADCAST THROUGHOUT ALL SPACES
CMS Perspective on the ACA
SPEAKERS:
AMY SPIRIDON (CMS)
ROGELYN 'ROG' MCLEAN (CMS)
DEAN MOHS (CMS)
MODERATOR:
B. RONNELL NOLAN (HAFA)
SESSIONS ENDS AT 3:45 PM
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3:45 PM - 3:50 PM | HOST - WRAP UP SESSION 5, UPCOMING SESSION INFO
September 24, 2026
DAY 2
CHECK IN OPENS AT 8:30 AM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS
MAIN STAGE
KEYNOTE 1 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM | OPENING REMARKS
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9:10 AM - 10:30 AM
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SESSION ENDS AT 10:30 AM
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10:55 AM - 11:00 AM | KEYNOTE SESSION
INTRO - HOST: GLORIA GARCES
SESSION 2 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICHRA KEYNOTE
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SPEAKER
SESSION ENDS AT 12:00 PM
STROLLING NETWORKING LUNCH
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
SESSION 3 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
MOTIVATION
Google Coach — USE AI & INNOVATION: STOP CHASING AND START LEADING
SPEAKER: VICENTE PIMIENTA
SESSION ENDS AT 1:45 PM
SESSION 4 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 - 2:35 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
2:35 PM - 3:30 PM | TECH TALK
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TECH TALK
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TECH TALK: USING AI TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS
SPEAKER:
MOLLY BURTON (LINKEDIN)
PANELISTS:
ARMANI JOHNSON (LINKEDIN)
JORDYNE CERULLO (HEALTHSHERPA)
ARIEL DOMINGUEZ (ONE NEST)
JOSH BROOKER (SNAPHEALTH)
MODERATOR:
TONY FEIJOO (NHP)
SESSION ENDS AT 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM SNACK STATION OPEN
SESSION 5 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 - 4:05 PM | INTRO HOST: GLORIA GARCES
4:05 PM - 5:00 PM | ICHRA - FIRESIDE CHAT
ICHRAs: Opportunities Ahead
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SPEAKERS:
RAY SEAVER (ZIZZL)
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PANELISTS:
MIKE LEVIN (HEALTHSHERPA)
JOSHUA BROOKER (SNAPHEALTH)
GREGORY TROTTA (OSCAR)
MODERATOR:
KYLE ESTEP (THE BRYDON GROUP)
SESSION ENDS AT 5:00 PM
5:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS
HOST: GLORIA GARCES
EVENT ENDS AT 6:00 PM