A Conference That Attracts Top Distribution Executives; An Agenda Designed To Maximize Networking Opportunities

Engage with 450+ healthcare leaders from companies including healthcare distributors, manufacturers, GPOs, and tech solutions providers. More than half of attendees are at the CEO or VP level. Catch up with friends and meet new contacts during these networking activities, created to facilitate high-level executive discussions.

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Networking Events

Executive Conference Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception

Enjoy the oceanfront setting to network with industry executives, colleagues, newcomers, and old friends.

Executive Conference Newcomers Reception
Newcomers Reception

Whether you’re new to HIDA or just to the Executive Conference, here’s your opportunity to get a head start on your networking. You’ll meet HIDA staff members, volunteer leaders, and fellow newcomers.

Club Room

The Executive Conference Club Room is the place for conference attendees to gather, grab a beverage, and relax.

Seaside Sips & Sand Dollar Art With PWH

Fee: $125
Treat yourself to an afternoon of creativity and relaxation. Enjoy a refreshing key lime colada while painting your own sand dollar artwork with the guidance of a skilled instructor. Savor a delicious outdoor lunch as the ocean breeze sets the perfect tone for connecting, creating, and unwinding. 

Executive Networking Dinner And After Party
Executive Networking Dinner And After Party

This networking dinner is the premier event of the Executive Conference. Enjoy dinner by the ocean, then dessert and more networking at the after party.

Executive Business Networking
HIDA Educational Foundation Golf Classic

Includes 18 holes on a beautiful course, box lunch, and great networking. Open to golfers of all skill levels. The tournament features specialty drinks, food, and surprises at various holes. Prizes are awarded at the Dinner Party following the Golf Classic.

  • Fees: $160 + $65 club rental
  • Shuttle service provided from the hotel to the golf course
About The Golf Course

The Club at Emerald Hills, one of South Florida's premier championship golf courses, has been recognized by Golf Digest as a “Best Place to Play.” Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge in 1969, it features undulating greens, contoured bunkers, and hills, offering a challenging experience.

Centrally located in Hollywood, Florida, the Club has hosted prestigious qualifiers, including the PGA Tour Doral, Honda Open, and U.S. Open events. It has earned “Excellent” ratings in America’s Top Golf Courses by ESPN and Zagat Survey.


“The quality of the session’s and knowledge that was shared was outstanding. There was a diverse mixture of speakers who all shared very relevant timely information. That and a meeting format that encouraged networking and meeting others in the industry made it a must attend.”

Drew Lindsey, AVP, Alternate Care Markets & Channel Partnerships, Steris Corporation