Summit 4 brings together the health systems, health plans, colleges, associations, and state agencies working to solve Arizona's healthcare workforce shortage — to share data, spotlight what's working, and set the direction for the year ahead.
With Arizona projected to need more than 190,000 new direct care workers by 2030, this two-day gathering builds on Summit 3's momentum (154 participants) to advance the Network's two Strategic Directions: a statewide workforce data audit and a statewide education-and-training ecosystem map. Expect keynotes, working sessions, career-pathway spotlights, and the partnerships that turn insight into action.
Filmed live at Summit 3 (2025): candid conversations with Arizona's healthcare workforce leaders — produced and donated by The Force for Health Network.
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A sample two-day structure ready to be filled with confirmed sessions and times. Swap in the real program as it's finalized.
Check in, connect, and visit sponsor and member tables.
Co-Chairs open the summit and share where the Network stands one year into its membership model.
Keynote on statewide workforce demand, the Governor's Workforce Cabinet goals, and the road ahead.
Interactive session on the workforce data audit and gap analysis.
Sponsored lunch with facilitated table conversations.
Employer and education partners spotlight high-mobility health careers and earn-to-learn pathways.
Rural, urban, and tribal workforce breakouts — challenges and shared solutions.
Sponsor-hosted networking reception.
Morning networking and exhibits.
Quick recap of Day 1 takeaways and what to focus on today.
Mapping Arizona's health education and training programs — gaps, duplication, and scale.
State agencies and funders on RHTP, grants, and sustaining workforce initiatives.
Members set shared commitments and priorities for the coming year.
Recognizing members, sponsors, and workforce champions — then Co-Chairs send everyone off with next steps. Adjourn by 1:00 PM.
Confirmed hosts below, with open slots ready for keynote and panel speakers as they're announced.
Put your organization in front of Arizona's assembled health workforce leaders. Sponsor tiers mirror the Network's membership levels — every logo slot below is ready to fill.
Two days of Arizona's health workforce leaders in one room. Registration opens soon — add your name to be first in line, or connect your organization as a sponsor.
2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 · Monday & Tuesday, November 16–17, 2026. Hosted with Maricopa Corporate College / Rio Salado College. Parking, lodging, and directions to be posted with registration.