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Keynote Speakers
Mitch Mitchem
CEO of Hive Interactive
Mitch Mitchem is the CEO of HIVE Interactive, renowned for his strategic vision in integrating human skills with artificial intelligence to enhance organizational effectiveness. With a degree in psychology and a robust entrepreneurial background, Mitch has successfully launched and sold five startups, including a high-profile dating app. His unique expertise lies in harmonizing AI with human capabilities to foster engaging and productive environments across various sectors.
Under his leadership, HIVE Interactive champions experiential learning and interactive entertainment experiences, emphasizing the importance of human-centric approaches. Mitch is now focusing on the transformative potential of AI in all businesses including rural healthcare, aiming to improve access and quality through innovative technology solutions.
His work is a testament to the power of AI as an amplifier of human potential, making him a pivotal figure in the intersection of technology, health, and business
Tom Krause
author, chicken soup for the soul
25-time Contributing Author, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL,
book series.
25-year National Motivational Speaker.
31- years teacher/coach Missouri Public School System (Retired)
Education
Boonville High School – 1975
The University of Central Missouri – Bachelor’s Education – 1979
University of Missouri – Columbia – Master’s Education – 1988
book series.
25-year National Motivational Speaker.
31- years teacher/coach Missouri Public School System (Retired)
Education
Boonville High School – 1975
The University of Central Missouri – Bachelor’s Education – 1979
University of Missouri – Columbia – Master’s Education – 1988
Mea Austin
Motivational Speaker - Licensed Predictive Index Partner - Executive Advisor - Certified Professional & Personal Development Coach Certified Time Management Expert - Certified StrengthScope Practioner - Certified Fitness Coach
Mea is known for her high-energy, humor, and her ability to captivate listeners. She offers Keynotes with quality content that engage, educate, and inspire audiences. Her passion and energy make you feel like she is in the room with you during virtual speaking engagements and workshops. Mea utilizes her business expertise and unique family experiences to create captivating programs around leadership, team building, diversity, stress, change, time management and happiness. With thirty plus years as a speaker, she can make you think, learn, and laugh, all in the same hour. Her background includes healthcare, law, business development, marketing, and entrepreneurship as the owner of multiple small businesses.
Thank You to our Sponsors
These vendors have provided additional dollars to provide meals, snacks and after-hour events. We are very grateful to work with businesses like these.
Daily Schedule
Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) hours will be offered.
Great Plains Health Alliance is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas
State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for July 30th 6 hours, July 31st 6 hours, August 1st 3 hours contact hours applicable for ARNP, RN, LPN licensure.
Provider Number LT0019-0149.
This meeting may be eligible for 6.5 continuing education credits on July 30th, 6 continuing education credits on July 31st and 3 continuing education credits on August 1st from the American Health Information Management Association
GPHA wishes to take those steps required to ensure no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this program. Please contact Sara Calhoun | [email protected] at GPHA Wichita if special considerations are needed.
Great Plains Health Alliance is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas
State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for July 30th 6 hours, July 31st 6 hours, August 1st 3 hours contact hours applicable for ARNP, RN, LPN licensure.
Provider Number LT0019-0149.
This meeting may be eligible for 6.5 continuing education credits on July 30th, 6 continuing education credits on July 31st and 3 continuing education credits on August 1st from the American Health Information Management Association
GPHA wishes to take those steps required to ensure no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this program. Please contact Sara Calhoun | [email protected] at GPHA Wichita if special considerations are needed.
Presentations Available Here
WE WILL ADD PRESENTATIONS AS WE RECEIVE THEM
day 1
July 30th, 2024
Click the button below to download the Meeting Sessions PDF:
Here is a link to Mitch Mitchem's presentation - https://www.beautiful.ai/player/-O3dwo6p7zMD5SS8YHCs
Click the button below to download the Meeting Sessions PDF:
Here is a link to Mitch Mitchem's presentation - https://www.beautiful.ai/player/-O3dwo6p7zMD5SS8YHCs
day 2
July 31st, 2024
Click the button below to download the Meeting Sessions PDF:
Click the button below to download the Meeting Sessions PDF:
day 3
August 1st, 2024
Click the button below to download the Meeting Sessions PDF:
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Vendor Fair
Don't forget to stop by our Vendor Fair! The Vendor booths will be open Tuesday July 30th, starting at noon. There will be designated Vendor Fair time set for July 30th from 2:20-3:20 pm and Wednesday, July 31st from 11:20 am - 1 pm. We will have a grand prize raffle drawing for the complete vendor "bingo" cards.
Conference Location
TONY'S PIZZA EVENTS CENTER
180 The Midway
Salina, KS 67401
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180 The Midway
Salina, KS 67401
Hotel & Lodging
AFTER-HOURS & MAIN HOTEL
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
115 E. Mulberry St. | Salina , KS 67401 -- 785.515.2600
Group Code: GPB | Group Rate: $139+
Block good for the night of July 29th thru check out August 1st, 2024
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slnknhw-homewood-suites-salina-downtown/
Enter the Date of Stay | Click on the Special Rates Box | Enter the Group Code | Click Check Room Rate | Select Room Type
LAST BOOKING DAY JUNE 29TH, 2024
SECONDARY LODGING OPTION
HILTON GARDEN INN
3320 South 9th Street | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.0440
Group Code: 90R | Group Rate: $119
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slntcgi-hilton-garden-inn-salina/
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 28TH, 2024
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
115 E. Mulberry St. | Salina , KS 67401 -- 785.515.2600
Group Code: GPB | Group Rate: $139+
Block good for the night of July 29th thru check out August 1st, 2024
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slnknhw-homewood-suites-salina-downtown/
Enter the Date of Stay | Click on the Special Rates Box | Enter the Group Code | Click Check Room Rate | Select Room Type
LAST BOOKING DAY JUNE 29TH, 2024
SECONDARY LODGING OPTION
HILTON GARDEN INN
3320 South 9th Street | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.0440
Group Code: 90R | Group Rate: $119
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slntcgi-hilton-garden-inn-salina/
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 28TH, 2024
After Hours
We are pleased to announce our after hours activity for this years Annual Meeting!
NETWORKING | DINNER | GAME NIGHT
Networking reception Sponsored by gallagher & mULTIvIEW
Join us at the Homewood Suites, Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. We will begin the evening with a Social Hour, followed by Dinner sponsored by Multiview and a Networking Game Night provided by Gallagher.
after hours will be Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 following the daily sessions.
