CHC Innovation Summit
Don’t miss your chance to join us on October 5-6, 2026, in Dallas for the 2nd CHC Innovation Summit!
About the Event
The CHC Innovation Summit (formerly the CHC Best Practices Showcase) is Advocates for Community Health’s member-only convening designed to spotlight the bold ideas and real-world solutions shaping the future of community health centers.
Bringing together leaders from health centers across the country, the Summit creates a space for collaboration, peer learning, and the exchange of scalable strategies that improve access, strengthen outcomes, and respond to the evolving needs of communities. Through dynamic presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants share proven approaches and emerging innovations in care delivery.
The CHC Innovation Summit highlights what community health centers do best: lead with innovation, adapt to challenges, and deliver high-quality, whole-person care in the communities that need it most.
A Recap of Our 2025 Meeting
ACH gathered health center leaders in Denver at the Thompson on October 6-7, 2025 for in-depth discussions on best practices in the Health Center Program. The theme of the event was “Innovations in Health Care Access,” and we were proud to feature innovations from 10 health centers.
Read our key takeaways from last year’s event!
Stay tuned for the 2026 Agenda!
ACH is now accepting abstracts for the CHC Innovation Summit, open to ACH health center members only who are interested in sharing innovation and best practices with peers onsite in Dallas, Texas. Submit an abstract now!
There are three different ways to present at the meeting:
- Participate in a joint session
- Lead a podium speaker presentation (45 mins); or,
- Provide all paenlists for your own feature panel (60 mins)
Abstracts should address two or more of the following criteria:
1. Showcase innovative solutions to address a current issue, important problem, or a barrier to accessing health care
2. Highlight a lasting change, solution, or technology
3. Recommend an effective and innovative option for addressing an issue
There is no limit to the number or type of abstracts submitted. In the selection process, ACH aims to gather a wide variety of presentations, speakers, and health centers serving different populations and showcasing unique innovations.
The deadline to submit abstracts is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
About the Venue
Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dalls
In 2026, Kimpton The Pittman Hotel will proudly host the CHC Innovation Summit, bringing ACH members together in the heart of Deep Ellum. Set against Dallas’s most vibrant cultural backdrop, the venue offers attendees an immersive experience that pairs meaningful convening with the city’s renowned music, art, and dining scene. More details on how to secure a room reservation for the meeting will be posted soon.
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Sponsorship
ACH offers businesses aligned with ACH priorities the ability to invest in meaningful advocacy to support the CHC Program. Please view our Sponsorship Prospectus or contact us for more information.
Please note: This is a member-only event. You must be an ACH member to attend. If you are interested in becoming an ACH member, please visit our Membership page.
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