Emerging Leaders Summit 2027
Leading Beyond Your Title
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DATE
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Thursday, January 28, 2027
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LOCATION
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NJHA Conference & Event Center, 760 Alexander Rd., Princeton, N.J. 08543
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REGISTRATION, PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS & BREAKFAST
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8:15 a.m.
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EVENT
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9 a.m. - 3:30 pm.
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WHO
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NJHA members only
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$175 Early bird | $225 Regular
Early-bird registration is valid through December 18, 2026
You don’t need the title to lead. Spend a day with healthcare executives learning how to lead before you have the title, then join the NJHA Annual Meeting that afternoon. Last year’s Summit sold out.
Registration includes access to the in-person summit and two virtual follow-up webinars.
Both webinars will be recorded and available for registrants to view at a later time.
REGISTER EARLY! Seats are limited. Secure your spot today and be part of this exclusive experience!
Leading Beyond Your Title
How do you lead before you have the title?
The Emerging Leaders Summit 2027 is NJHA’s premier members-only leadership development experience for rising healthcare professionals ready to expand their influence, strengthen their leadership skills, and prepare for what’s next in their careers.
Built around the theme Leading Beyond Your Title, this year’s summit explores how effective leadership begins with how you lead yourself, grows through how you influence and collaborate with others, and extends beyond organizational roles and industry boundaries.
HIGHLIGHTS
What's included
Three sessions with healthcare executives, a professional headshot, two virtual follow-up sessions and the NJHA Annual Meeting and reception.
Lead Yourself: The Executive Mindset
Develop executive presence, sharpen strategic thinking, strengthen professional relationships and learn how to manage up with confidence.
Lead Your Peers: Leading Sideways
Discover how to build trust, influence colleagues, collaborate across teams and gain buy-in without relying on formal authority.
Lead Beyond Boundaries: Leadership Without Borders
Explore the universal principles of great leadership through a keynote perspective from outside healthcare, demonstrating how effective leaders inspire people, navigate change and create impact across industries.
Exclusive Access
Members-only program, capped off with a joint reception held in conjunction with the NJHA Annual Meeting – a who’s who of healthcare leadership in New Jersey.
Complimentary Headshots
Let our photo pro update your headshot to build your personal brand.
Networking Lunch & Refreshment Breaks
Connect with peers over delicious fare from the catering team.
Now in its fourth year, the Emerging Leaders Summit is held in conjunction with the NJHA Annual Meeting. Attendees are also invited to a joint reception following the Annual Meeting, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with hospital and health system CEOs and other senior executives from across the NJHA membership.
SUMMIT OVERVIEW AND WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION
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SESSION 1
The Executive Mindset
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Executive presence, strategic thinking, influencing without authority, and managing up.
Includes a virtual follow-up session: Executive Presence in Practice. |
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SESSION 2
Leading Sideways
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Peer influence, cross-functional collaboration, getting buy-in without positional power.
Includes a virtual follow-up session: Leading Through Change. |
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KEYNOTE SESSION
Leadership Without Borders
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| Universal truths about leading people, driving change and building influence. Great Leadership Principles transcend industry. |
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Professional Headshots
Elevate your professional profile! Complimentary, high-quality headshots will be available to all attendees.
Refreshments & Networking
Start your day right with a fresh continental breakfast and enjoy lunch while networking with peers. Keep the conversations going and expand your network at the Chairman’s Reception, following the Annual Meeting.
NJHA Annual Meeting Livestream
This annual event brings healthcare leaders together to celebrate the leadership, innovation and high-quality care delivered by NJHA members. Join us as NJHA passes the chair’s gavel to the incoming chair. Held concurrently with the Emerging Leaders Summit, the event brings together today’s top healthcare executives and the next generation of leaders. The Annual Meeting will be livestreamed for attendees of the Emerging Leaders Summit, followed by the new chair’s reception.
Chairman’s Reception
Join us following the Annual Meeting for the new chair’s reception. Continue networking with healthcare leaders and colleagues while enjoying an afternoon of cocktails and appetizers.
VIRTUAL FOLLOW-UP SERIES
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Virtual Session 1: Executive Presence in Practice
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| Timing: approximately 3–4 weeks after the in-person summit |
| Duration: One hour |
| Focus: Applying the concepts introduced in Session 1, The Executive Mindset |
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Virtual Session 2: Leading Through Change
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| Timing: approximately 10–12 weeks after the in-person summit |
| Duration: One hour |
| Focus: Building on the principles explored in Session 2, Leading Sideways |
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Both virtual sessions will be completed within three months of the in-person program. All sessions will be recorded for registered participants to view later.
AGENDA, BROCHURE and SPEAKER INFORMATION
Coming soon! Check back here for the full agenda, event brochure and speaker details.
Accessibility and Accommodation
We are committed to making our event accessible to all attendees. If you have any specific accessibility needs or require accommodations to fully participate, including dietary restrictions, please contact us at NJHAEducation@njha.com.
Transferring or Cancelling Your Registration
- A participant may transfer or cancel their registration for this live (in-person) course by emailing NJHAEducation@njha.com no later than January 25, 2027.
- There is no charge for transfers.
- For cancellations, a refund will be issued to the original payor minus a $20 administration fee per participant.
- Requests received on or after January 26, 2027, will not be processed and refunds will not be issued.
Contact
For questions, email NJHA Education at NJHAEducation@njha.com
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