Smarter Health Benefit Strategies for 2027 and Beyond
The Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE) is the go-to educational event for innovative, practical solutions that elevate your organization's health plans programs. Take a deep dive into dynamic educational sessions packed with actionable, timely insights to help you reduce costs, boost employee well-being, and stay ahead of the latest trends and topics. Whether you're managing a health plan or designing wellness and lifestyle programs to support the health of your workers, HBCE delivers the tools and inspiration you need.
Pricing
Through December 22, 2026
US$950.00
Member
US$950.00
Nonmember
After December 22, 2026
US$1,150.00
Member
US$1,150.00
Nonmember
Opening Session
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Health Benefits
Featuring:
Michael Stoyanovich, MPA, CDPSE
Vice President and Senior Consultant,
Administration and Technology Consulting
Segal
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it is actively reshaping how health programs are designed, managed, and optimized. For plan sponsors and benefits leaders, this brings both opportunities and obligations. This keynote explores various impacts of AI, including cybersecurity risks, shifting fiduciary duties, and necessary governance. Finally, learn how AI can positively transform the area of health benefits within your organization.
Closing Session
Advancements in Care—and the Stories Powering Them
Featuring:
Dr. Tyler Amell, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc
Chief Health and Strategy Officer
MediKeeper, Inc.
Health headlines continue to focus on negative trends, telling a story of increasing costs and decreasing levels of quality. At the same time, the evolution of medical and technological advances is rapidly improving health care. This closing keynote explores a modern take on patient care, from gene therapies and AI diagnostics to wearable technology and 3D printing. Discover how these cutting-edge advancements are impacting benefit plans, shifting disease trends, altering patient behavior, and are rewriting the human stories behind the statistics.
Five Reasons HBCE Should be On Your Calendar
High Quality Education
HBCE is committed to providing the quality education that organizations need for their health and wellness programs to flourish. Start your 2027 the right way by getting to know the latest trends and solutions from experts and peers who face the same challenges.
A Robust Agenda
There are numerous facets of health and wellness programs, which is why there are numerous topics and sessions to choose from at HBCE. The session topics presented touch on a large variety of subjects and issues your plan may face, with the convenience of being all in the same conference!
Develop a Strong Peer Network
Beyond the expert presenters and case studies, HBCE is the best place to create a network of peers who are facing the same challenges as your organization and who may have solutions that your organization has been looking for.
Visit the Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall is loaded with service providers offering unique products and services that are ready to help you.
Earn Your Continuing Education Credit
Earn the continuing education (CE) credits while attending a conference that will provide you answers to your organization’s health benefits questions.
Benefits of Attending
HBCE is your source for relevant education with tried-and-true solutions, insights and tools to create positive outcomes.
- Get inspired through expert-led sessions with a heavy focus on employer case studies to address the unique issues and trends impacting the very real situations your organization faces.
- Hear from industry leaders who have faced the issues you have, and learn what worked for them to reduce costs and improve employee engagement.
Who Should Attend
Content at HBCE is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals from private and public sector employers, hospitals and health care systems, and universities in the following fields:
- Benefits and total rewards
- Employee health services
- Wellness, health promotion and population health management
- Human resources including on-site/near-site clinics
- Occupational health and safety
- Workers' compensation and absence management.
Educational sessions at this program can qualify for self-reported CEBS® Compliance credit. Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for additional information.
Note: Requests made for CE credit do not guarantee administration of credit. For further information on CE credit, please call (262) 786-6710, option 2, or visit our website at www.ifebp.org/education---events/continuing-education-credit.