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Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit | October 20, 2026 | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel
Rural Health Reimagined: Bridging Gaps, Leveraging Innovation, and Creating Lasting Impact.
Join us October 19 - 20, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel for the 2026 Maryland Rural Health Conference, October 19, and the Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation and Innovation Summit, October 20. This year's theme is: Rural Health Reimagined: Bridging Gaps, Leveraging Innovation, and Creating Lasting Impact. The session tracks for both events are: Transforming the Rural Health Workforce, Sustainable Access to Innovative Care, and Empowering Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health. These tracks align with the Maryland Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Strategic Goals/ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) priorities. The Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Summit provides a packed full day of general sessions, keynote presentations, valuable education with plenary and breakout sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities! Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included in the registration fee.
The Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit is a one-day event to showcase groundbreaking companies with cutting-edge solutions for the healthcare industry. We focus on forward-thinking, technical, and innovative solutions to help rural health clinics, hospitals, health departments, and community-based organizations address their unique challenges. This event is designed for Chief Executive Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Bio-Medical Engineers, Marketing and Communications Professionals, IT and Database Administrators, Physicians, Laboratory Technicians, Healthcare Students, and anyone interested in discovering innovative approaches to current healthcare challenges. If you are attending, sponsoring, and/or exhibiting at BOTH MRHA events , there is a 25% discount! After selecting your ticket(s), enter SAVE for the discount code, click apply to recieve the 25%! Please contact MRHA with any questions. Don't miss these two important events. Register today!
The Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation and Innovation Summit will be on October 20, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.
Early bird registration is available until September 9th, 2026, so take advantage of the savings on your registration now. To register, scroll down and click the orange button. Select and add your ticket type(s), then scroll to the bottom. If you attend both the 2026 annual Rural Health Conference and the Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Summit, you can save 25% as an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor. After selecting your ticket(s), enter SAVE for the discount code, click apply to recieve 25% off. Please contact MRHA with any questions.
Early Bird Rates (available through September 9th until midnight)
Early Bird Member: $90
Early Bird Non-Member: $100
Primary Presenter: $80
Student: $50
Press:$20
Conference Rates (Starting September 10th)
Member: $110
Conference Non-Member: $130
Primary Presenter: $80
Student: $50
Press: $25
Partner with MRHA and become a sponsor and/or exhibitor today! Select from a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to achieve your goals and meet your budget. Download the 2026 Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus for more information! All sponsor levels include the option to have an exhibit table.
Important Note for Registration: When registering for a sponsor-level ticket that includes complimentary registration(s) and you do not know which guest(s) will be attending yet, you may skip the custom questions for those guest tickets. When you determine which guest(s) will attend, please contact Yvette Shockney at yshockney@mdruralhealth.org and provide the following details: name, designations, company, job title, email, any allergies or special dietary requirements, and the meals they will attend.
Register today! The registration fee encompasses the entire day's program, which includes the networking luncheon and networking reception. Engage with innovative companies and build connections with leading technology companies in today's healthcare industry. To register, scroll down and click the orange button. Select and add your ticket types, then scroll to the bottom to continue with the registration. If you are attending, sponsoring, and/or exhibiting at both the 2026 annual Rural Health Conference and the Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit, there is a 25% discount. Enter SAVE for the discount code at checkout.
Sponsor Levels
Luminary Sponsor (Exclusive) - $12,500
Includes: Exhibit table in primary location, 8 complimentary registrations, full-page color ad in the printed program, 8 social media posts, a one year MRHA Organizational Membership (FY2027), prominent display of logo, free bag insert, two complimentary tickets to future MRHA event, brief speaking opportunity at a furture MRHA event, onscreen acknowledgment at event, and opportunity to include content regarding organization services in the next MRHA newsletter.
Visionary Sponsor - $5,000
Includes: Exhibit table, 6 complimentary registrations, full-page color ad in the printed program, 7 social media posts, 1 ticket to future MRHA event, provide content to be included in one MRHA newsletter, onscreen acknowledgment at event, logo on MRHA website, and a one-year MRHA Organizational Membership (FY2027).
Pioneer Sponsor - $2,500
Includes: Exhibit table, 5 complimentary registrations, full-page color ad in the printed program, 6 social media posts, onscreen acknowledgment at event, logo on MRHA website, and free bag insert.
Innovator Sponsorl - $1,500
Includes: Exhibit table, 4 complimentary registrations, a full-page ad, 5 social media posts, onscreen acknowledgment at event, a free bag insert, and logo on MRHA website.
Leader Sponsor - $1,000
Includes: Exhibit table, 3 complimentary registrations, half-page color ad in printed program, 4 social media posts, logo on MRHA website, free bag insert, and onscreen acknowledgment at event.
Advocate Sposor - $750
Includes: Exhibit table, 2 complimentary registrations, half-page ad, 3 social media posts, and logo on MRHA website.
Thinker Sponsor - $500
Includes: Exhibit table, 2 comp registrations, half-page ad, exhibit table, 2 social media posts, logo on MRHA website, and logo on MRHA website.
Exhibit Only Tables*
Nonprofit Member - $225 | Nonprofit Non-Member - $250
For Profit Member - $275 | For Profit Non-Member - $300
*Receives one 6ft skirted exhibit table or high-top table, two conference tickets (meals included), two chairs, an exhibitor ribbon, and a listing in the conference program and logo on MRHA website. Exhibit only table reservations are confirmed once payment is received in full via the online registration system or when check(s) are received by the Maryland Rural Health Association. Access to electricity available upon request.
Register online today and click the orange button below to secure your exhibit table!
A La Carte Sponsorships
Bag Insert (6 Available) - $75 *Please contact MRHA if interested.
Attendee Bags (Exclusive) - $250 *Please contact MRHA if interested.
Professional Headshot Booth (Exclusive) - $750 (One registration included)
Coffee Break (Two Available) - $750 (two registrations included)
Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive) - $1000 (two registrations included)
Networking Lunch (Exclusive) - $1,500 (Four registrations included)
Networking Happy Hour (Exclusive) - $1,500 (Four registrations included)
Advertising
Full-Page Ad Space - $200 *Please contact MRHA if interested.
Half-Page Ad Space - $125 *Please contact MRHA if interested.
Hotel Information
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel
1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Phone: +1 410-694-0808 (Please mention the group name 2026 MRHA Conference & Summit.)
2026 MRHA Room Block Rate: $159 + taxes
Reserve your guest room online here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bwiaphf-952-be8f6535-2d51-431d-89be-83bf4be45c7c/
Group Block Deadline: September 26, 2026
There is a limited number of rooms in the room block, so we encourage making reservations as soon as possible. By booking within the MRHA room block, you are supporting the MHRA events. You'll receive a discounted hotel rate, and you are also helping MRHA meet our room block contractual commitments. Your participation helps us secure affordable rates and essential meeting room space that meets quality standards to host these important events for you. Thank you for your help and support!
If you have any questions about your registration or the event, please contact Yvette Shockney at yshockney@mdruralhealth.org or email info@mdruralhealth.org.