Agenda

3:30 – 5:30 PM

Registration Opens

Check in, grab your materials and get ready for an incredible experience ahead. Attendees will receive their access pass.

4:00 – 5:30 PM

Product Pavilion Sneak Peek

Explore the latest innovations and cutting-edge products where Emerging Brands and sponsors will be showcasing their products.

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Conference Kickoff & Concert

7:30 AM

Product Pavilion Opens

Start your day by visiting the Product Pavilion and discovering the latest solutions and technologies that are shaping the future. Emerging Brands and sponsors have the opportunity to exhibit their product to attendees throughout the conference. Attendees will also get the chance to vote for the three Emerging Brands they think best represent being health forward, and winners will be announced during the closing remarks on May 15, 2025.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

Kick off your morning by fueling up and connecting with fellow attendees. All registered guests can enjoy coffee, juice and breakfast.

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Mainstage: Welcome & Opening Remarks

Join Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health, and Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health as they kick off the day by sharing their vision for the future of health and wellness, highlighting how innovation and collaboration are driving positive change across the industry. Get ready to be inspired as they explore how we can all contribute to building a healthier future.

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Mainstage: Keynote Speaker, Nourishing the Whole Person: A Conversation on Food, Culture, and Health

Join Padma Lakshmi, author, advocate, and host of the Hulu series Taste the Nation and Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health, for a conversation on the powerful connection between food, culture, and well-being. Together, they’ll explore what it means to nourish the whole person, and how we can make healthier, more inclusive choices more accessible for everyone.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Mainstage: Panel Session – The Business Case for Retail Health

During this session, we will discuss the role that retail health can play in improving community health outcomes, and explore how the integration of retail and healthcare can drive business growth, improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Speakers:

• Ceci Connolly, Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP)
• Daniel O’Connor, Harvard Business School
• Michael T. Hunter, Milliman
• Don Unser, Circana 

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Coffee Break & Networking

11:30 – 12:30 PM

Mainstage: Panel Session – The State of the Solution

What will it take to scale prevention? This session unpacks where progress stands today, what gaps remain, and how collaboration across food, pharmacy and healthcare can drive change. Panelists explore the financial, regulatory, and operational shifts needed to turn evidence into action.

Speakers:

• Dr. Marc Watkins, Kroger Health 
• Dr. Kevin Volpp, Penn Center for Health Incentives and Economics (CHIBE)
• Holly Freishtat, Milken Institute
• Sara Roszak, NACDS

12:30 – 2:00 PM

Lunch

Enjoy lunch, make connections, and reflect on what you’ve learned so far. A buffet will be available for all registered attendees.

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions: Part One

Each attendee gets to choose one session (one hour each, plus 15 minutes to move to the next session). Sessions include:

• The Art & Science of Behavioral Shifts
  Behavioral science is changing how we understand and influence consumer decisions. This session explores how data and design drive behavior change: what motivates action, what gets in the way, and how tech is helping turn insights into impact.
  Panelists:
  • Alex Trott, 84.51
  • Amy Bucher, Lirio
  • Stephanie Craig, P&G
  • Brian Nightengale, Inmar Intelligence
• Healthy Aging in Today’s World
  Explore the unexpected ways science, retail, and behavioral design are converging to help people live longer, healthier, more independent lives—and what that means for the future of care
• Panelists:
  • Alpa Shah, Haleon
  • Sarah Hoit, Social Impact Partners
  • Brian Urban, Best Buy Health
  • Michael Phillips, AARP
• Community-based Approaches to Improving Nutrition Security
  Discover how local innovation is driving national change. This session spotlights the System to Achieve Food Equity (SAFE) Learning Network and explores how community-based approaches are redefining what nutrition security looks like on the ground.
• Panelists:
  • Ann Reed, Kroger Cincinnati 
  • Carley Riley, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Michael Fisher Child Health Equity Center, SAFE Learning Network 
  • Shannon Carr, Isaiah 55, Inc. 
  • Billy Weber, City of Cincinnati 
• What Does Optimal Interoperability Look Like?
  What would it take for every part of the health system to connect and communicate? This session explores the path to true interoperability—what it looks like in practice, where it’s already working, and how we expand its impact across every community.
  Panelists:
  • Elizabeth Koonin, United Healthcare
  • Yousuf Ahmad, AssureCare
  • Melanie Marcus, Surescripts
  • David Pope, XiFin Pharmacy Solutions

3:15 – 4:15 PM

Breakout Sessions: Part Two

Each attendee gets to choose one session (one hour each). Sessions include:

• Innovative Models to Address Health Inequities
  Cross-sector partnerships and community-led innovation are advancing equity in healthcare. This session highlights real-world solutions—from digital platforms and mobile health to neighborhood pharmacies—that are transforming access and outcomes by meeting people where they are.
• Panelists:
  • Dr. Karen Bankston, The University of Cincinnati 
  • Laura Allred, Uber Health 
  • Tripp Logan, CPESN
  • Ashlee Young, Interact for Health 
• Pre/Pro/Post Biotic Era
  Explore how retail health organizations are using science-backed strategies—from education to shelf placement—to help consumers navigate the growing world of pre-, pro-, and postbiotics and make confident choices for gut health.
  Panelists: 
  • Noah Voreades, GenBiome Consulting
  • Stephen Van Dien, Persephone Biosciences
  • Ben Goodwin, OLIPOP
  • Frank Kirchner, Beiersdorf, R&D Innovation Center
• The Impact of Consumer Shopping Tools on Driving Better Choices
  From shelf tags to nutrition scores, this session explores how shopping tools are influencing behavior, reducing friction, and helping consumers make more informed choices in the aisle and online
  Panelists: 
• Mike Berinato, BVA Nudge Consulting
• Sam Citro Alexander, Bitewell
• Julie Greene, Guiding Stars
• Krystal Register, FMI, The Food Industry Association
• Laura Carroll, FDA
• The Next Frontier of Prevention & Chronic Disease Care 
  Chronic disease is a growing challenge, yet innovation is shifting what’s possible. Explore the tools, technologies, and strategies redefining prevention and transforming how we manage long-term health.
  Panelists: 
• Laura Brown, Kroger Health 
• Anila Bindal, Abbott’s Diabetes Care Business 
• Fran Scott, HUB International 
• Scott Munro, Headway 

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Networking & Social Hour

Unwind and connect with colleagues. Meet new people and strengthen your network. Enjoy drinks and appetizers and be sure to peruse the Product Pavilion or schedule meetings during this time.

7:30 AM

Product Pavilion Opens

Make sure to visit the Product Pavilion once more before the conference concludes. The three Emerging Brands winners will be announced during the closing remarks at the end of the day.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

Start your final day with breakfast, and engage in conversations with fellow professionals before the day’s sessions begin.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Mainstage: Panel Session –Visionary Retailers – Elevating Health Access for All

Hear how leading retailers are expanding access and redefining their role in transforming community health—through bold partnerships, strategic investments, and a shared vision for impact. 

Speakers: 

• Lisa Paley, Haleon
• Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health
• Aaron Wiese, Hy-Vee
• Sarah Mastrorocco, Instacart
• Troy Trygstad, CPESN

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Mainstage: Panel Session – The Future of Retail Health

As retail health evolves, integration is the next frontier. This session explores how organizations are aligning teams, operations, and commercial strategies to deliver integrative health solutions—and what products and services in retail pharmacy may look like over the next three to five years. 

Speakers: 

• Jim Kirby, Kroger Health
• Angie Nelson, Hy-Vee
• Steven Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA
• Jackie Morse, Meijer
• Stacy Bates, H-E-B

11:00-12:00 PM

Meeting Opportunities

It’s time to connect! Grab hold of a space and take advantage of our platform for attendees to schedule meetings with other organizations at the conference. 

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Mainstage: Panel Session– The Role of Total and Social Care in Building Healthier Communities

Discover how total and social care models are reshaping community health by connecting medical, behavioral, and social support to drive better outcomes and stronger systems.

Speakers:

• Brianna Lierman, Centene Corporation 
• Shaun Newton, ZeOmega
• Daryl Risinger, Soda Health 
• Sian Cotton, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 
• Kelly Garcia, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Lunch

Enjoy lunch, make connections and reflect on what you’ve learned so far. A buffet will be available for all registered attendees.

2:30-3:30 PM

Mainstage: Panel Session – Innovation & AI in Health & Science

Learn how leading organizations are harnessing AI and emerging technologies to transform healthcare, from clinical care and robotics to personalized support and system-wide innovation. 

Speakers:

• Robert Gordon, Document Storage Systems
• Sanjeev Shetty, HelloGard Robotics and vCare companion
  
• Michael Connor, VitalityIP

3:15 – 4:15 PM

Mainstage: Emerging Brand Winners & Closing Remarks

Join us as Emerging Brands winners are announced and get the opportunity to share their stories. We’ll share closing remarks and reflect on the amazing experiences and insights shared throughout the conference – sending you off feeling inspired and ready to take on the future.

Speakers:

• Erin Sanchez, The Kroger Co.
• Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health 

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Networking & Social Hour

Finally, connect with fellow attendees, share insights and foster new professional relationships as the conference concludes.