Event Information

IDGA's Veterans Healthcare Summit returned this July to celebrate 20 years of supporting organizations like the Department of Veteran Affairs, and the Defense Health Agency, as they continuously improve the care and support provided to veterans.

This year's summit brought together 700+attendees representing military, government,private and non-profit healthcare sector, academia and consultant communities. Following the event, IDGA has created this post-show report, which gives readers key takeaways from the summit, testimonials from attendees, and a full list of attending organizations.

Continuing Medical Education Credits Available for AMA, ACCME, ANCC, APA, ASWB, MFT, MHC and SW.
How to Get Your CME Credit Certification:

1. Go to idga.cmecertificateonline.com

2. Click on the 2026 IDGA VA Healthcare Summit link. This link will remain available from July 28, 2026 through October 28, 2026

3. Evaluate the meeting.

4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records.

5. If you lose your certificate, or need help, go to help.cmecertificateonline.com

Want to know who you could meet at the 2027 Veterans Healthcare Summit?

Get an inside look at the organizations and senior professionals who attended the 20th Annual Veterans Healthcare Summit in 2026, which brought together 750+ attendees, and see the breadth of the community that will continue the conversation into 2027.

The 2026 Attendee Snapshot features organizations from across the VA/VHA, DHA, DoW, state veteran agencies, private health systems, VSOs, and industry. It offers a valuable preview of the senior leaders, healthcare executives, clinicians and innovators who make this community so influential. Discover who was in the room in 2026, and why the 2027 Veterans Healthcare Summit is the place to connect with the organizations shaping the future of veteran healthcare.

Download the 2026 Attendee Snapshot and see who you could meet in 2027.

An overview of the senior leaders, decision-makers, and healthcare stakeholders already confirmed to attend the 20th annual Veterans Healthcare Summit.  

Designed to give attendees greater insight into the audience profile for 2026, the document highlights the breadth of representation across Federal and VA healthcare organizations, alongside leading private sector and hospital partners supporting the future of veterans healthcare delivery. 

With more than 200 senior decision-makers already confirmed, including Chiefs of Services, Medical Directors, Associate Directors, clinical leaders, and operational stakeholders, the summit continues to establish itself as a leading forum for advancing veterans healthcare strategy, innovation, patient outcomes, and system-wide collaboration.

For two decades, the Veterans Healthcare Summit has brought together leaders from across the VA, industry, academia, and Veteran Service Organizations to advance veteran care. Created ahead of the 20th Annual Summit, 20 Themes in 20 Years reflects on the milestones, lessons, and innovations that shaped two decades of veteran healthcare.

In this report, readers will gain:

• A clear view of the VA’s top modernization priorities
• Insights from 20 years of leadership conversations
• Context on how evolving partnerships between the VA, VSOs, and industry are reshaping care delivery