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As behavioral health faces increasing demands and growing complexity, innovative solutions must translate into real-world impact. This panel brings together leaders from military, healthcare, government, and community organizations to explore how integrated, person-centered systems of care can improve access, quality, and continuity of support for service members, veterans, and their families.

Panelists will discuss strategies for redesigning care models, leveraging technology and data, strengthening care coordination, and closing gaps that often occur during critical transitions. Through real-world examples and cross-sector perspectives, attendees will gain practical insights into building a more connected behavioral health ecosystem—one that delivers measurable outcomes, supports lifelong well-being, and ensures no individual falls through the cracks.

Health and well-being extend beyond physical and behavioral health to include purpose, meaning, connection, and resilience. For many veterans, spirituality serves as a critical source of strength throughout military service and during the transition to civilian life, influencing overall wellness, recovery, and quality of life.

This session will explore the role of spiritual well-being as a pillar of whole-person care for veterans. Panelists will discuss how healthcare organizations, chaplaincy services, community partners, and veteran support programs are integrating spiritual care into broader health and wellness strategies. The conversation will examine the impact of spirituality on resilience, mental health, healing, social connection, and navigating life’s challenges after service.

Attendees will gain insights into emerging approaches that recognize and support veterans’ spiritual needs as part of an integrated continuum of care. Participants will leave with practical strategies for fostering environments that promote purpose, connection, and holistic well-being while honoring the diverse beliefs and experiences of those who served.

Shines a light on the vital role that support networks play in the health, resilience, and recovery of service members and veterans. Behind every individual who serves is a broader circle of family members, caregivers, and community partners who share in the sacrifices and contribute to long-term well-being.

This session brings together voices from across these support systems to explore the challenges they face and the critical contributions they make. Panelists will discuss strategies to better equip and empower caregivers, strengthen community-based resources, and integrate family-centered approaches into behavioral and whole-person care.

Through real-world experiences and actionable insights, the discussion will highlight how investing in these networks leads to stronger outcomes—not just for veterans, but for entire communities. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to recognize, support, and sustain the people who form the true backbone of service and recovery.

FALL IN is all about the power of collective action and how we can strengthen the well-being of Service Members, Veterans, and their families through contributing to the five essential pillars: Economic Mobility, Community & Belonging, Education & Skill Development, Physical Health & Whole Person Care, and Behavioral Health Access & Innovation. This interactive showcase brings together pillar champions who will share innovative initiatives, highlight opportunities for collaboration, and explore how organizations and individuals can become part of a growing movement to improve military and Veteran outcomes.

Participants will self-select to rotate through two unique pillar facilitated discussions, contribute their own ideas for what a strong pillar should look like, and use interactive polling tools to help shape a collective vision for the future.

Coverage Without Compromise: Aligning Payers, Providers, and Policy brings together leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem to examine how financial, clinical, and regulatory forces can work in concert to expand access while improving quality of care.

This discussion will explore the persistent gaps between coverage and care—and the tradeoffs that too often force stakeholders to choose between cost, access, and outcomes. Panelists will share strategies for creating smarter alignment among payers, providers, and policymakers, with a focus on value-based models, reimbursement innovation, and policies that support equitable, sustainable care delivery.

Through real-world examples and forward-looking insights, the session will highlight how collaboration and innovative thinking can eliminate fragmentation, reduce barriers to care, and ensure that individuals receive the services they need without compromise. Attendees will gain actionable ideas for advancing a more coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered system.

Convenes leaders and experts to explore how integrated approaches to human performance can elevate readiness, resilience, and long-term well-being. This discussion focuses on the intersection of cognitive, behavioral, and physical performance, highlighting how these domains work together to support individuals in high-demand environments.

Panelists will share practical strategies and emerging innovations—from mental resilience training and behavioral health interventions to physical optimization and recovery tools—that enhance performance while preventing burnout and injury. The conversation will also address how to embed these approaches into daily practice, leadership models, and organizational culture.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into building sustainable, high-performing teams and individuals—ensuring they are equipped not just to meet the demands of today’s mission, but to thrive over the long term.

Women are one of the fastest-growing veteran populations, bringing unique healthcare needs and experiences that require thoughtful, coordinated approaches to care. This session will explore how healthcare systems, policymakers, community organizations, and providers are working to improve access, outcomes, and patient experiences for women veterans across the continuum of care.

Panelists will discuss emerging strategies to address whole-person health, including primary care, behavioral health, reproductive and maternal health, chronic disease management, and social determinants of health. The conversation will also examine opportunities to strengthen care coordination, expand community partnerships, and ensure that services are designed to meet the evolving needs of women who have served.

Attendees will gain insights into innovative programs, policy initiatives, and best practices that are helping create more accessible, equitable, and veteran-centered care for women throughout every stage of their health journey.

Explores a rapidly evolving frontier in healthcare, where breakthrough treatments are challenging long-standing approaches to mental and behavioral health.

This discussion brings together clinicians, researchers, innovators, and policymakers to examine the growing evidence behind psychedelic-assisted therapies, as well as other emerging modalities such as novel neuromodulation techniques, digital therapeutics, and precision medicine. Panelists will discuss the potential of these therapies to address treatment-resistant conditions, improve outcomes, and reshape the patient experience.

The session will also confront the complexities of bringing these innovations into mainstream care—including regulatory pathways, safety considerations, ethical implications, and the need for workforce readiness and clinical infrastructure.

Attendees will gain a balanced perspective on both the promise and the practical realities of these next-generation treatments, along with insights into how the future of healing may be more integrated, personalized, and transformative than ever before.

The healthcare needs of service members, veterans, and their families evolve throughout every stage of the military journey, requiring a coordinated, person-centered approach that extends beyond traditional care settings. This session will explore how healthcare leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and care providers are transforming the continuum of care to better support military-connected individuals from active duty through transition and into veteran life.

Panelists will discuss strategies for building integrated systems of care that connect military, federal, private sector, and community-based resources to deliver seamless support across physical health, behavioral health, social services, and wellness. The conversation will examine how policy, clinical practice, and cross-sector collaboration can reduce barriers to care, improve care coordination, and create more effective pathways to long-term health and well-being.

Attendees will gain insights into innovative approaches that strengthen continuity of care, foster community partnerships, and address the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. Participants will leave with practical strategies for advancing integrated, sustainable solutions that support those who serve throughout their entire military and civilian journey.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of healthcare, from clinical decision-making and care delivery to operational efficiency and patient engagement. This breakout session brings together healthcare leaders, clinicians, technologists, and innovators to explore how AI is driving meaningful change across the healthcare ecosystem.

Panelists will examine real-world applications of AI in areas such as diagnostics, clinical documentation, workflow optimization, population health management, personalized medicine, patient communications, revenue cycle management, and workforce support. The discussion will also address key challenges related to governance, ethics, privacy, trust, adoption, and responsible implementation.

Attendees will gain practical insights into how healthcare organizations are leveraging AI today, where the greatest opportunities for impact exist, and what leaders should consider as they build strategies for sustainable, AI-enabled transformation.

VA disability ratings are often viewed as a measure of service-connected conditions, but their impact extends far beyond compensation. This panel will explore how disability ratings intersect with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, influencing financial stability, access to care, mental health outcomes, social connection, and overall quality of life. Panelists will discuss how meeting foundational needs can support long-term wellbeing and help veterans thrive beyond their military service.

Explore how emerging advances are shaping the future of brain health across clinical, operational, and community settings. This discussion brings together experts in neuroscience, digital health, and patient care to examine how innovation is transforming the way we understand, assess, and treat brain and behavioral health conditions.

Panelists will highlight breakthroughs in neurotechnology, digital therapeutics, biomarker discovery, precision medicine, remote monitoring, and integrated care models, while addressing the practical challenges of translating innovation into real-world practice. The session will also explore strategies for accelerating adoption, improving access, and closing the gap between research and implementation.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of what “next generation” brain health looks like in practice and leave with actionable insights on leveraging scientific discovery, emerging technologies, and person-centered care approaches to deliver more precise, accessible, and effective outcomes for individuals and communities.

This panel brings together veterans who have found their path forward through agriculture — as growers, educators, chefs, entrepreneurs, and advocates for those who serve. Together they represent the full arc of that journey: breaking ground on new farms and businesses, training the next generation through hands-on agricultural education, bringing farm-grown food to the table, building companies that now reach communities far beyond Hawaiʻi, and partnering with the VA to bring healing programs directly to veterans and the staff who care for them. Their stories show what’s possible when veterans find purpose in the land — and what real, lasting support looks like when a community shows up around them.