2027 Conference Details
2027 Conference Details for Attendees
We’ve put together all the details you need for conference attendance in one convenient location.
Where will we be gathering?
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
2121 Berkeley Way, Room 5302
Berkeley, CA 94704
What themes will be covered?
Core Focus Areas
Healthy Living: What if staying healthy were easier than getting sick? Prevention, everyday habits, and the social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing that health is built on, along with how public health, community, and equity shape who gets to be healthy in the first place.
Care Experiences: What would it feel like to get care that works for you? Reimagining diagnosis, treatment, the pharmacy, the hospital, and care at home, plus the caregivers who make it all possible.
Health Economics: What if no one had to choose between their health and their financial future? Medical debt, bankruptcy, cost transparency, coverage, and new ways to pay for and save for care, from HSAs and financing to pre-pay and cash-pay models.
Foundational Threads
Tech that Heals: What if technology quietly made every part of health easier? The tools that help people monitor and manage their health, get diagnosed, obtain treatment, and navigate the administration of care, from wearables and remote monitoring to health data and AI.
Human Connection: What if no one ever had to face their care alone? Keeping compassion, dignity, and equity at the heart of health and care, and designing for connection in a time of loneliness and isolation.
Practices: Futures Thinking, Systems Thinking and Human-Centered Design
Sectors: Health Systems, Pharma & Life Sciences, Health Insurance, Health & Human Services, Public Health, Community Health, and Social Innovation
How many attendees?
Up to 150. For the non-profit, government, or FQHC rates, you must use your work email address and be an employee at that organization. Secure your place!
How do I become a sponsor?
Sponsoring Dignified Futures offers a unique opportunity to align your organization with a cause dedicated to promoting ethical design practices and social impact. Our partnership enhances brand reputation and connects sponsors with a community of forward-thinking professionals and advocates. These PDFs will help you select what works best for your organization. Purchase here or get in touch with Amy Heymans or Chris McCarthy directly!
Can I present?
Our call for presentations is open until November 15th. We look forward to hearing your ideas!
What is Open Space?
Part of our meeting will be in the Open Space format. This is an opportunity for attendees in real-time to co-create the agenda and then meet with others who are interested in exploring these emergent, attendee-driven topics. These are NOT presentations or lectures; they are discussions, share-outs, or anything else those in the session deem it to be. If you've never done one, you are in for a treat!
Hotel recommendations?
We do not have room blocks, but we recommend these hotels near the UC Berkeley School of Public Health:
Budget: Downtown Berkeley Inn (~0.5 mi) or Bancroft Hotel (No elevator | ~0.9 mi)
Mid-Tier: Hotel Shattuck Plaza (~0.3 mi), Berkeley City Club (~0.5 mi), or Graduate by Hilton Berkeley (~0.8 mi)
High-Tier: Claremont Resort & Club (~2.5 mi)
The venue is a short walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, so staying in San Francisco or Oakland along the BART line is also an easy option.
Book early for the best availability.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is on your own! Grab a bite before heading over.
At the venue on both days, there will be:
All-day water, coffee and tea service
Lunch
Afternoon snacks
There will also be a reception at the close of day 1 with adult beverages and light snacks.
May I get a refund or transfer my registration?
While we can't refund, we can help you transfer your spot to anyone you choose.
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