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Kansas City

Join This Upcoming Regional Staff Roundtable

Kansas City

Kansas City

October 20, 2026

16 spots available

Regional Staff Roundtable

OCT 20 // Kansas City

34
Attendees
8
Organizations

Hosts

Drex DeFord
Drex DeFord
This Week Health
Sarah Richardson
Sarah Richardson
This Week Health

Chairs

Brennan Lehman
Brennan Lehman
North Kansas City Hospital
Chief Technology Officer
Kristen Guillaume
Kristen Guillaume
North Kansas City Hospital
Chief Digital Information Officer
Sarah Myers
Sarah Myers
Advent Health
Regional CIO
Deborah (Debe) Gash
Deborah (Debe) Gash
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
CIO
Brian Lancaster
Brian Lancaster
Children's Mercy KC
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Sean Roberts
Sean Roberts
The University of Kansas Health System
CTO
Thurston Smith
Thurston Smith
Swope Health
Chief Information Officer
Brian Capen
Brian Capen
HCA Healthcare
CIO - MidAmerica Division
Aaron Wootton
Aaron Wootton
Stormont Vail Health
VP CIO

Organizations Attending

Advent Health
7Attendees
Children's Mercy KC
7Attendees
The University of Kansas Health System
7Attendees
Stormont Vail Health
6Attendees
North Kansas City Hospital
4Attendees
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
1Attendee
Swope Health
1Attendee
HCA Healthcare
1Attendee

What is a Regional Staff Roundtable?

What Others are Saying

Donna Roach

"The 229 Project CIOs was one of the most valuable connections I have made with my peers and leading technology partners. The collaboration and discussion during the onsite event was valuable, but the ongoing dialogue that continues is what is priceless. Thank you for the opportunity to bring CIOs together in a true learning environment."

Donna Roach

Chief Information Officer | University of Utah Health

Craig Richardville

"I would highly recommend 229 as the investment in time and the return on networking and the sharing of ideas are invaluable!"

Craig Richardville

Former Chief Information Officer | Intermountain Health

Chuck Podesta

"A relaxed atmosphere where a small group of colleagues can come together to share and learn from each other. I am in contact with many of the attendees on a variety of topics which were discussed. My organization will benefit from this event."

Chuck Podesta

Chief Information Officer | Renown Health

A 229 Event Experience...

Fosters relationships
Intentionally builds participants network
Provides an environment for honest and open dialog
Fosters idea sharing and collaboration amongst participants
Establishes collaboration well beyond a single meeting
Brings people together who share a passion to make the healthcare experience better

Why 229?

With the first confirmed COVID-19 case on February 29th in the United States came grief, confusion, and an overwhelming burden on our healthcare system.

229 Groups were founded on the belief that bringing health IT leaders into small, intentional conversations could propel the continuation of the type of innovation and collaboration we saw happen post February 29th.

What makes a 229 Meeting distinct:

  • Small Groups / Dynamic Discussions
  • Limited Topics allow you to drill down with your peers on relevant challenges
  • Facilitated Peer-to-Peer interaction
  • Fantastic settings for a great retreat, bring your plus one
  • Emphasis on relationship building

Typical Schedule

Roundtable Discussion
8:00 - 9:00amRegistration and Breakfast
9:00am - NoonMorning Session
Noon - 1:00pmLunch
1:00 - 4:30pmAfternoon Session
4:30pmCocktail Reception

Participant Benefits

Trusted peer advisory group
Expand your network and sense of community
Discuss solutions similar health systems have implemented
Gain new ideas from honest and dynamic facilitated discussions
Take time to reflect, learn, and invest in yourself
Engage with like-minded and passionate healthcare professionals