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# SHSMD Connections 2027

# Reaching Your Target Audience

Connect with health care marketing, communications and strategy professionals who are shaping organizational priorities and evaluating new solutions. At SHSMD Connections 2026, **82% of health care provider respondents were involved in the purchasing process**, while **74% of all demographic respondents held manager-level or higher positions**.

# September 26-28, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ

[Exhibit at SHSMD Connections 2027](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/become-an-exhibitor-27?hsLang=en)

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### Reaching Your Target Audience

From CEOs, Presidents, Department Managers and more with purchasing power to marketing, business development, PR or other professionals across various types of health care organizations, exhibiting at SHSMD Connections will have you in touch with the leads you need to push your organization forward. *Data from SHSMD Connections 2025 & Member Survey.*

# Primary Job Category

![88a4e952-ae0a-4765-aabc-1d82f5ce48cb](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hubfs/88a4e952-ae0a-4765-aabc-1d82f5ce48cb.jpg "88a4e952-ae0a-4765-aabc-1d82f5ce48cb")

# Secondary Job Category

![secondary job category](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hs-fs/hubfs/secondary%20job%20category.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=secondary%20job%20category.png "secondary job category")

# Meet Your Next Customers at SHSMD Connections 2027

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Exhibiting at SHSMD Connections 2027 is your ticket to connecting with industry professionals, leaders and key decision-makers eager to advance their marketing, digital engagement and strategic planning efforts within health care. Whether you're interested in digital transformation or patient engagement strategies, SHSMD Connections has you covered, providing invaluable insights and abundant networking opportunities. *Data from SHSMD Connections 2026.*

![Member Support & Resources-2](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hubfs/Member%20Support%20%26%20Resources-2.png "Member Support & Resources-2")

## 1,000+

#### Attendees

![Managerial](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hubfs/Managerial.png "Managerial")

## 74%

#### Of attendees in 2026 were manager level or higher

![Managerial (2)](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hubfs/Managerial%20(2).png "Managerial (2)")

## 14 Years

#### SHSMD members average years in health care field

![Lanyards](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hubfs/Lanyards.png "Lanyards")

## 7 Years

#### SHSMD members average years in current position

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### What Solutions Are Attendees Looking For?

Attendees at SHSMD Connections are looking for innovative solutions and partners to help address their organizations' evolving challenges.

![2026 registrant survey selections. Respondents could choose multiple areas of interest. (1)](https://www.shsmdmediakit.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20registrant%20survey%20selections.%20Respondents%20could%20choose%20multiple%20areas%20of%20interest.%20(1).jpg?width=800&height=450&name=2026%20registrant%20survey%20selections.%20Respondents%20could%20choose%20multiple%20areas%20of%20interest.%20(1).jpg "2026 registrant survey selections. Respondents could choose multiple areas of interest. (1)")

### Top 10 Attendee & Member Topics

We've compiled a list of topics our SHSMD members and Connections attendees would like covered in educational programs and conferences! Have information you'd like contribute? Reach out to our Sales Team today. 

### AI in Healthcare

Including AI in marketing, project management, and everyday use.

### Rural Health

Marketing for OB care in rural areas, rural health panels, and education.

### Digital Marketing

Trends, best practices, and strategies for healthcare.

### Content Creation

Best practices for creating engaging content, including video and social media.

### Team Structures

Effective organizational structures for marketing teams.

### Strategic Planning

Marketing-specific strategic planning and integration with PR/social outreach.

### Referral Development

Strategies to enhance referral networks.

### Data Analytics

Strategic data analytics and business development.

### Provider Retention

Techniques to retain healthcare providers.

### Leadership Development

Developing leadership skills and strategies for independent hospitals.

# Get in Touch

Contact our Sales Team today to customize an exhibit and sponsorship package that best suits your business.

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