VGM Calls for 2026 Heartland Conference Speakers

Published in Member Communities on October 15, 2025

VGM Calls for 2026 Heartland Conference Speakers

VGM is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for its annual Heartland Conference, taking place June 8-10, 2026. 

The Heartland Conference committee is looking for speakers to offer their knowledge on a variety of topics related to the HME industry, including billing and compliance, business operations, complex rehab technology, leadership and people strategy, respiratory, sales, marketing, and retail, technology and security, and integrated health and policy. 

“We are excited to share that the application period for speakers at the Heartland Conference 2026 is now open until Dec. 15, 2025,” said Arienne Martinez, Heartland Education Chair. “We are pleased to continue offering educational tracks that better reflect the changing dynamics of the industry. Being able to offer pertinent educational material is of the utmost importance to the Heartland Conference committee to ensure that all attendees have the opportunity to receive the latest and greatest knowledge to bring back to their businesses and thrive in the industry.” 

Heartland Conference will take place at the Waterloo Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa. Speakers will be able to share their insight and knowledge with more than 1,000 attendees from across the country from the HME, respiratory, and complex rehab space. They’ll have opportunities not only to share their expertise with attendees, but also to build professional relationships and network with individuals from all parts of the industry. 

"The possibilities are limitless for speakers at Heartland," continued Martinez. "Gathering in a single location to exchange insights among colleagues will create a significant influence on businesses nationwide." 

Speaker proposals for Heartland Conference are due Dec. 15, 2025. To submit your session, visit events.vgm.com/heartland/speak and complete the online form.  


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