Veterans Healthcare Summit

Delivering the Highest-Quality Care to our Nation’s Heroes

July 28 - 29, 2026 | MGM Hotel and Casino, National Harbor, MD

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July 28-29, 2026

Transforming Veterans Healthcare Through Innovation, Integration, and Impact

Providing exceptional, accessible, and modern healthcare to Veterans is one of the most critical missions of the United States Government. As the largest integrated healthcare system in the nation, the Department of Veterans Affairs continues to evolve how care is delivered, adapting to changing Veteran needs while embracing innovation at scale.

Now in its 20th year, the Veterans Healthcare Summit stands as the premier industry gathering supporting the VA’s mission. Bringing together leaders from government, military, healthcare providers, industry, academia, and the non-profit community, the summit serves as a trusted platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic alignment.

With 650+ senior attendees, including clinicians, nurses, administrators, technology leaders, and innovators, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore real-world solutions, share best practices, and shape the future of Veterans healthcare, together.

Continuing education credits available for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and ASWB. Please inquire for details on CME submission.

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Catch-up on the Insights from 2025

This report highlights what sets the summit apart, expert-led sessions, impactful networking, and innovative solutions shaping the future of Veterans healthcare.

Explore the 2025 highlights, key insights, and the stakeholders advancing care delivery across the VA healthcare ecosystem.

A Timeline of VA EHR Modernization

This report explores how the Department of Veterans Affairs is modernizing electronic health records across the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system.

Discover key milestones, the value EHR brings to Veteran care, and what to expect next as modernization efforts continue.

Veterans Affairs Funding in FY 2026

This infographic provides an overview of federal funding allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2026.

Explore key budget figures, funding priorities, and what the latest appropriations mean for the VA healthcare system.

See who you can meet on-site in 2026

View the 2025 Attendee List to see which organizations joined us on-site this past July.

Attendees had the opportunity to connect with decision-makers, share best practices, and explore cutting-edge solutions, advancing care delivery for our nation’s heroes.

Download the 2025 Event Guide

Wondering what's in store?

While we work behind the scenes to host our 20th edition, check out our 2025 Event Guide, for an in-depth look at what was discussed this past July.

Featuring all the information on speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities, its your best place to learn what makes the summit the premier forum delivering the future of care for our nation’s heroes.

And, it's all in one handy document!

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The 20th Annual IDGA Veterans Healthcare Summit convenes leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs, government, healthcare providers, and industry.

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Testimonials

A Word From our Attendees

Great opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals aligned with strategic vision.

Inventory Management Specialist, Milwaukee VA Medical Center

Attending the IDGA’s 19th Annual VA Healthcare Summit was an enriching and invaluable experience. Overall, the Summit was a significant event that not only addressed pressing issues but also paved the way for actionable solutions and progress in the VA healthcare system. It reinforced the collective commitment to improving the health and well-being of our veterans, making it a must-attend event for anyone involved in the VA healthcare sector. I look forward to attending future summits and continuing to be part of this critical dialogue.

Veteran Health Education/Minoiruty Veteran Coordinator. VA Illiana Health Care System

The summit was very versatile and informative. I found having Veterans presence and testimony is very powerful. AI is an important tool to be added to healthcare in several ways.

Physician, Hampton VA

It was an enriching experience that fostered meaningful dialogue , innovative ideas , and shared commitment to advancing care within our Veteran community.

Nurse Manager, VHA

This was my first time attending the conference and found it to be well organized, very good speakers. The Venue was the right venue.

Physician, Department of Veteran Affairs-DC VA Medical Center

I am glad I attended the event. It was excellent.

Nurse Practitioner, Veteran Affairs

Well-organized, thought-provoking, and collegial gathering of thought leaders shaping VA's future.

Assistant Chief of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The overall conference was well put together and all the guest speakers did a excellent job with presenting their topics of discussion. I really enjoyed the Q & A sessions which allowed time to ask questions directly related to the topic at hand.

Associate Director Patient Care Services / Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems

This event was very well organized, informative, and I highly recommend attending. I plan on coming to the next event.

CITC Social Work Supervisor, Baltimore VA Medical Center

I like the break times and social networking event. I was able to obtain additional information for my coworkers and Veterans. The location was perfect, beautiful set up, delicious lunch (loved the sea bass). Overall this was a great and well planned event. I learned a lot and appreciate all of the hard work everyone put into creating a successful event. Thank you!

RN, VA

The sessions were very much informative with the updates in technology, healthcare service to the Veterans and their accessibility, mental health and focusing on continuity of care.

MD, VAMHCS

Great event for Government and Industry to learn, partner and improve the delivery of care in support of our most deserving population. Our Veteran community deserve better and by learning together we can deliver.

VP, Supply Chain Management, TISTA

The summit provided a easy way to gather a lot of information and network with a large group in a short period of time.

Strategic Advisor for Technology Modernization, Dept of Veterans Affairs

Great event, resourceful, helpful, insightful and educational!

RN, Department of Veteran's Affairs

Excellent meeting and great speakers.

Gastroenterologist, VAMC, Washington DC

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