Upcoming Conferences

    2026 Winter Conference:
    Beyond the Blueprint: Engineering Solutions that Heal

    February 19 - 20, 2026
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    2026 Spring Conference:
    Innovation in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices in Health Care Facilities

    May 14 - 15, 2026
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    2026 Fall Conference:
    Empowering the Front-line: The Evolving Role of Health Care Engineers

    September 24 - 25, 2026
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    Meeting/Event Information

    2025 USHE Spring Conference

    May 15, 2025
    7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
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    Provo Marriott
    101 W 100 N
    Provo, UT 84601
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    Agenda

    7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
    Registration and Breakfast

    8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
    Opening Remarks
    Welcome and introduction to the conference themes and goals.

    8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
    Joe Stagg – "Cost Savings in Hospital Applications"
    Explore practical and strategic approaches to reduce costs without compromising patient care. Dominic shares real-world insights into energy efficiency, system integration, and operational optimization in hospital environments.

    9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
    Vendor Breakout
    Network with industry vendors and explore the latest technologies and solutions.

    10:15AM – 11:45 AM
    Steve Woods – "The Fourth Utility"
    This session redefines medical gas systems as the Fourth Utility in healthcare—equally critical as electricity, water, and HVAC. Discover how these invisible systems serve as the lifeline of patient care and what innovations are elevating their reliability, compliance, and integration into modern healthcare infrastructure.

    11:45 AM – 12:45PM
    Lunch & Vendor Breakout
    Enjoy lunch while connecting with vendors and fellow attendees.

    12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
    Mike West & Dillon Hofeling – "Robotic Surgery Program"
    Dive into the future of surgical innovation. Learn about the design, implementation, and outcomes of advanced robotic surgery programs, including how hospitals are improving precision, reducing recovery times, and transforming the surgical experience.

    2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
    Vendor Breakout

    2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
    Jonathan Fanning – "Developing Emotional Intelligence"
    Emotions influence every interaction—and they’re contagious. Jonathan will explore the decline of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in today's digital world and what it means for leaders, educators, and professionals. Through engaging stories and real-life examples, he introduces a four-part strategy for mastering emotional responses, avoiding “amygdala hijacks,” and teaching EI to others. Expect a highly interactive and humorous session with lasting takeaways.

    4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
    Closing Remarks & Raffle
    Wrap-up, key takeaways, and raffle prize announcements.

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    Tickets

    $0.00 Member Registration

    $90.00 Non-Member Registration

    $385.00 Conference Sponsor - Member

    $490.00 Conference Sponsor - Non-Member