Business Group on Health Annual Conference 2027
Event Date
April 28–30, 2027
Location
Washington, DC
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Business Group on Health Annual Conference is a three-day event that brings together HR, benefits and well-being leaders from many of the world's largest employers, along with select health industry partners. Hosted by Business Group on Health, the conference immerses attendees in the evolving health care landscape, exploring trends in cost and delivery, well-being and workforce strategy. The 2027 edition takes place April 28-30 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.
The event is designed specifically for employers, with attendance carefully curated to prioritize peer collaboration and strategy development rather than sales pitches. Dedicated employer-only sessions foster candid, unfiltered conversations, while all sessions are moderated by Business Group on Health team members to keep discussions objective and solutions-focused.
Attendees can expect interactive deep dives, candid panel discussions and expert insights covering topics such as managing health care and pharmacy costs, designing well-being initiatives, leveraging AI in health and benefits, supporting caregiving and leave needs, improving vendor accountability and adapting to the regulatory environment. It is worth attending for those seeking actionable strategies and trusted peer connections in a community-focused setting.
Show Highlights
- Employer-first design: Attendance is reserved for employers and select health industry partners, with a curated balance of attendees focused on insights and peer learning rather than sales pitches.
- Employer-only sessions: Pre-conference networking activities, the Best Employers awards presentation, an employer-only plenary and peer-to-peer discussions take place before the conference opens to all attendees.
- 50+ curated sessions addressing timely health care trends and pressing cost drivers.
- Signature networking events including the Employers Reception (April 27) and the Annual Conference Welcome Party (April 28).
- Best Employers Awards recognizing leading employer organizations.
- Topic breadth: Sessions cover U.S. and global health care innovation, pharmacy and health care cost management, well-being initiatives, high-cost and chronic conditions, AI and technology in benefits, leave and caregiving, vendor accountability and the regulatory environment.
Attendance
According to the organizer's "Fast Facts," the conference draws approximately 700 attendees focused on improving employee health, well-being and benefits, across 3 days with 50+ sessions. The audience is composed primarily of internal HR, benefits and well-being professionals from large employers, along with a limited number of health industry partners (capped at three people per partner company).
Registration
Registration is organized around two attendee categories: Employer members/attendees (internal HR, benefits and well-being professionals) and Health Industry Partner members (externally focused roles).
- There is no registration limit on the number of employer attendees per member or non-member company.
- Health Industry Partner attendees are limited to three people per company and must be members of Business Group on Health.
Discounts for employer attendees include:
- 10% Employer Group Discount for member companies registering three or more internally facing HR and benefits employees from the same organization.
- $300 discount for up to two representatives per current-year Best Employers Award-winning company.
- $300 discount for employer members of the Cost & Delivery, Global, and Well-being and Workforce Strategy Institutes (one primary contact per company).
Key deadlines for 2027: sponsor pass registration closes March 12, 2027; refund of registration less a $250 admin fee is available through February 26, 2027 (61+ days out), a 50% refund through March 28, 2027 (31-60 days out), and no refunds within 30 days of the event.
History
The Business Group on Health Annual Conference is the flagship event of Business Group on Health, a network of professionals that helps large employers optimize business performance by improving how they approach health and benefits. The organization leverages its member network to share best practices, shape health care policy and craft innovative solutions. The conference is held annually; recent editions include the 2025 and 2026 conferences, with the 2027 event scheduled for Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Business Group on Health Annual Conference?
The conference takes place April 28-30, 2027, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Pre-conference employer-only activities and the Employers Reception take place on April 27, and the conference runs through 11:30 am on April 30.
Who should attend this conference?
The event is designed for employers, specifically internal HR, benefits and well-being professionals from large organizations, along with a limited number of health industry partners. Attendance is curated to prioritize peer learning and strategy over sales pitches.
How do I register and are there discounts?
Employers have no per-company registration limit, while Health Industry Partner members are limited to three attendees per company and must be Business Group on Health members. Discounts include a 10% group discount for employers registering three or more staff, and $300 discounts for Best Employers Award winners and for members of certain Business Group on Health Institutes.
Where should I stay and what is the hotel rate?
The conference is held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, which offers a conference room block for registrants at a group rate of $399 plus tax. The reservation link is included in registration confirmation emails.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport, about 4.6 miles away. The nearest Metro station is Mt. Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center, a short walk from the hotel, which does not provide an airport shuttle.
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