Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 Connect Summit, a Virtual Conference for Healthcare, Social Care, and Public Sector Leaders, Presented by Findhelp

Sixth annual summit convenes 1,300+ leaders shaping the future of the American social safety net

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Findhelp, the nation's leading social care referral platform, today announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Connect Social Care Summit, taking place May 13–14, 2026. Now in its sixth year, the virtual Summit brings together healthcare, social care, and public sector leaders from across the country to explore what's next in policy, technology, and cross-sector collaboration.

Connect, Create, and Collaborate at the Summit

In 2025, almost 1,300 attendees joined the Connect Summit to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices for strengthening community outcomes. The 2026 Summit builds on that momentum with 40+ sessions and expert keynotes, offering attendees the flexibility to curate an experience aligned to their organization's goals and challenges.

"The Connect Summit is designed to bring people together across systems that too often operate in silos," said Erine Gray, Founder and CEO of Findhelp. "By connecting leaders, sharing real-world lessons, and spotlighting what's working, we can accelerate progress toward a more effective and efficient social safety net."

What Attendees Can Expect

The two-day virtual Summit will feature live presentations, panels, and discussions focused on:

• Emerging policy and technology shaping the future of social care
• Practical strategies for strengthening social care delivery and integration
• Real-world implementation lessons from organizations driving measurable impact

The Connect Summit is designed for leaders, managers, and decision-makers across healthcare, social care, government, nonprofits, and related sectors who are advancing innovation and collaboration in their communities.

Call for Speakers Now Open

Findhelp is currently accepting speaker proposals through January 30, 2026. The Summit is seeking voices from across the ecosystem who are using Findhelp to deliver, scale, or strengthen social care.

Proposed sessions may align with themes including the future of social care, data and interoperability, Medicaid innovation, implementation best practices, cross-sector collaboration, and rapid-fire talks highlighting real-world impact.

Speaker application details and submission information are available on the Connect Summit website.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Organizations can also participate as sponsors of the 6th Annual Connect Summit, gaining unparalleled access to more than 1,300 healthcare, social care, and public sector leaders dedicated to improving community outcomes.

Sponsors have the opportunity to:

• Showcase thought leadership
• Engage directly with key decision-makers
• Amplify their impact across the social care ecosystem
• Be part of a national movement shaping the future of care

Sponsorship levels and details are available on the Connect Summit website.

Registration Information

Registration for the 2026 Connect Summit is free and open to the public. To register, submit a speaking proposal, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Connect Summit website.

About Findhelp
Findhelp is the leading social care platform, powering a connected safety net. We enable health systems, governments, payers, and more to identify social needs, coordinate services, and manage benefits enrollment through a unified digital infrastructure. Our technology provides a smarter, faster, and more efficient way to deliver social care—at scale. Learn more: company.findhelp.com.

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