Schedule | PDC Summit

Get a glimpse of what's ahead PDC Summit 2026! Preview an outline of this year's Summit including keynote highlights, networking opportunities and a diverse range of session topics from PDC Summit Supporting Organizations and leaders in the field. Check back soon for more information!

Please note: all times, sessions, and speakers are subject to change. Session times are shown in Central Standard Time.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Pre-Conference Sessions	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Transforming Outcomes: Integrating Lean and EBD to Maximize Results	8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
AIA/AAH Deep Dive	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
ACHA Certification Prep Exam	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
AIA/AAH Facilities Tours	11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Embracing Interdependence – Unraveling the Complicated Application of Health Care Facility Regulations	1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AIA/AAH & ASHE PDC Student Design Challenge™: Jury/Judging	3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Newcomers Orientation	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AIA/Academy for Architecture for Health Update	5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Welcome Reception	5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 9
AIA/AAH Forums & Breakfast Sessions	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Welcome, Award & Keynote: Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success	8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Exhibit Hall	9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
General Session	2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions	4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Reception	5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10
AIA/AAH Forums & Breakfast Sessions	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Keynote: The Center for Health Design Changemaker	8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Exhibit Hall	9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
General Session	2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions	4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Career and Young Professionals Reception	5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
General Session	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions	8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Closing Session	10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Preview Full Schedule from 2025

Learning Tracks

The 2026 Summit features refreshed and reimagined tracks designed to reflect the evolving needs of our field. Customize your PDC Summit experience by choosing sessions that address seven overarching subject matter areas. Create the right balance for your unique role and interests.

Stay tuned as sessions are added for 2026, and view the 2025 sessions here.

Financial Implications of PDC

Clinical Perspectives in Design

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Effective Collaboration

Safe, Secure Environments

Compliance & Policy

Impactful Interior Environments

Research, Design & Outcome
Curated by The Center for Health Design.

Knowledge Levels

Each session at PDC Summit aligns with one of the learning tracks and knowledge levels. Find the session that meets your needs!

STRATEGIC

For learners seeking discussions, inspiration, or trends that will impact strategic approaches to given needs or challenges.

APPLIED

For learners seeking workplace solutions that can be implemented upon their return to work.

EXPLORATORY

For learners seeking new ideas, updates, or approaches in specific topics.

FOUNDATIONAL

For learners who are new to the topic and seeking to learn or review the basics.

Keynotes and General Sessions

Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success

Monday, March 9 | Rory Vaden

Strategist, business speaker, and psychology of influence expert Rory Vaden shares key insights and erases common misconceptions about how to overcome procrastination, creative avoidance, distraction, priority dilution, fatigue and other common day success saboteurs by building lasting self-discipline. Rory explores how to adopt a results-oriented attitude of discipline and Take the Stairs more often in the mall, the airport and in life situations.

Learn more here.

The Center for Health Design Changemaker

Tuesday, March 10

Given annually, The Center for Health Design Changemaker Award honors individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional ability to change the way healthcare facilities are designed and built, and whose work has broad impact on the advancement of healthcare design.

Join this year’s recipient to hear of their storied career in healthcare/healthcare design, perspectives on “what’s next” for the industry, and how the continued evolution and application of evidence-based design will usher in a new era of health and wellness.