Keynote Speakers
Trooper Ben Gardner
Trooper Ben Gardner recently retired after 26 years with the Kansas Highway Patrol. He built his career around connection, compassion, and public service, earning a strong following for his work across Kansas. Today, he’s focused on his next chapter — encouraging others to grow, serve, and help more.
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 7th 5.5 hours, July 8th 4.5 hours, July 9th 3 hours contact hours applicable for ARNP, RN, LPN licensure.
Provider Number LT0019-0149.
This meeting may be eligible for 5.5 continuing education credits on July 7th, 4.5 continuing education credits on July 8th and 3 continuing education credits on July 9th 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 7th 5.5 hours, July 8th 4.5 hours, July 9th 3 hours contact hours applicable for ARNP, RN, LPN licensure.
Provider Number LT0019-0149.
This meeting may be eligible for 5.5 continuing education credits on July 7th, 4.5 continuing education credits on July 8th and 3 continuing education credits on July 9th 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.
Class Description
Presentations
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOLLOWING OUR MEETINGS
day 2
July 8th, 2026
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day 3
July 9th, 2026
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Vendor Fair
Don't forget to stop by our Vendor Fair! The Vendor booths will be open Tuesday July 7th, starting at noon. There will be designated Vendor Fair time set throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with a vendor networking social/reception Wednesday 3-5 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
HILTON GARDEN INN
3320 South 9th Street | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.0440
Group Code: 7GPH | Group Rate: $122
Available Rooms - Hilton Garden Inn Salina
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 5th, 2026
The GPHA block is completely full, but they still have rooms outside the block.
SECONDARY LODGING OPTION
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
3020 Riffel Dr. | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.1300
Group Code: GHAGHAA | Group Rate: $122
Reservation-Link
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 5th, 2026
The GPHA block is completely full, but they still have rooms outside the block.
HILTON GARDEN INN
3320 South 9th Street | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.0440
Group Code: 7GPH | Group Rate: $122
Available Rooms - Hilton Garden Inn Salina
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 5th, 2026
The GPHA block is completely full, but they still have rooms outside the block.
SECONDARY LODGING OPTION
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
3020 Riffel Dr. | Salina, KS 67401 -- 785.309.1300
Group Code: GHAGHAA | Group Rate: $122
Reservation-Link
LAST BOOKING DATE JUNE 5th, 2026
The GPHA block is completely full, but they still have rooms outside the block.
After Hours
We are pleased to announce our after hours activities for this years Annual Meeting!
ANNUAL AFTER-HOURS EVENT
This year our after-hours event will be held Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm located at the Hilton Garden Inn, Conference Room.
- 5:30 pm - Happy Hour
- 6:30 pm - Dinner
- 7:30 pm - Entertainment
presented by Dave Lewis sponsored by Gallagher
- 5:30 pm - Happy Hour
- 6:30 pm - Dinner
- 7:30 pm - Entertainment
presented by Dave Lewis sponsored by Gallagher
after hours will be tuesday, july 7th, 2026
Vendor Networking Social
New This Year!
We are excited to introduce our Vendor Networking Social & Reception. Join us following Wednesday’s sessions at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center for an opportunity to connect and network with the vendors and sponsors supporting this event.
Guests will enjoy light snacks, and participating vendors will be providing complimentary drink tickets.
We are excited to introduce our Vendor Networking Social & Reception. Join us following Wednesday’s sessions at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center for an opportunity to connect and network with the vendors and sponsors supporting this event.
Guests will enjoy light snacks, and participating vendors will be providing complimentary drink tickets.
Vendor social will be Wednesday july 8th from 3-5 pm
