Event Detail



The SALGBA Regional Conference includes two annual fall events: the SALGBA Regional Conference and the SALGBA Public Sector Roundtable. These events are held consecutively to minimize travel expenses for attendees.

The SALGBA Regional Conference, is a day-and-a-half event featuring educational sessions on various industry topics and networking events. Attendance is limited to ensure a more intimate setting compared to the national conference. The registration fee covers two networking receptions, breakfast on both days, breaks, and lunch on one day. Please refer to the agenda for more details. 

The SALGBA Public Sector Roundtable offers a unique opportunity for state entities to engage in state-focused discussions on industry trends and exclusive peer networking. This event is free to attend and is restricted to state entity employees only.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026—State and Local Roundtables (Public Sector Attendees Only)
(Lunch & Reception included) 

12:30pm – 1:30pm                     Lunch and Roundtable Registration (Public Sector Attendees Only)

1:45pm - 4:45pm                       Public Sector Roundtable with focus on Workforce Communication Strategies
                                                   Presented by Kristin Scroggin, genWHY (Public Sector Attendees Only)

5:30pm - 7:00pm                       Networking Reception & Dinner (Public Sector Attendees Only)

  

Thursday, September 17, 2026—Regional Conference
(Breakfast, Lunch, & Reception included)

7:30am - 8:15am                        State & Local Roundtable Breakfast (Public Sector Attendees Only)

8:30am - 12:00pm                      State & Local Roundtable (Public Sector Attendees Only)

                                                    8:30am--Communication Strategies
                                                                   Presented by Jennifer Benz, Segal

                                                    9:45am—The BRIDGE

                                                    10:30am--Roundtable

12:00pm - 12:45pm                    Lunch & Regional Registration—Open to all attendees

12:50pm - 1:00pm                      Welcome 

1:00pm – 2:00pm                        Communication Strategies
                                                    Presented by Jennifer Benz, Segal

2:15pm - 3:15pm                        Health Advocate & Total Health Wellbeing

3:30pm – 4:30pm                        AI in Healthcare

5:30pm - 6:30pm                        Networking Reception

6:30pm                                        Dinner on Own

Friday, September 18, 2026—Regional Conference
(Breakfast included)

8:15am - 9:15am                         Breakfast

9:15am - 10:15am                       Women’s Health 
                                                    Aetna

10:30am - 11:30am                     Strategies for Engaging Top Leadership (boarding/governing body) in Significant Health Plan Changes

11:30am                                      Adjourn