Signature Events

Hosted in our headquarters of St. Petersburg, Florida, HHS Connect Horizons is our flagship annual UnConference—where the future of Health and Human Services takes shape. Far from the typical conference, Horizons blends interactive sessions, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful networking in a vibrant, inspiring setting. Surrounded by peers, innovators, and thought leaders, you’ll explore new ideas, tackle shared challenges, and chart the course for what’s next in HHS.

Ambient sensor technology is redefining care for the aging population by replacing manual systems—like wearables and emergency buttons—with passive, noninvasive sensors that operate continuously. These systems detect falls, movement, inactivity, occupancy, and biometrics, enabling caregivers to respond in real time and plan proactively. We’ll demonstrate how these technologies can be tailored to support aging populations across home, community, and facility-based settings—while improving safety, care quality, and operational efficiency.

Human Power Skills for the Future of Work is a grounding, practical session that helps people navigate rapid technological change without losing the human center of their work. As organizations adopt new tools and explore AI-enabled efficiencies, this session brings people back to the skills that make work (and life) function well: awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, curiosity, steadiness, and ethical judgment. Participants frequently describe it as a space that reconnects them to what matters: tools can support our work, but people still determine how well that work is done.

Every day, HHS organizations navigate complexity — staffing shortages, compliance pressures, technology transitions, and shifting community needs. Most are doing their best to manage crises as they arise. But what if your organization could move beyond crisis management and into a rhythm of continuous improvement? The Change Makers Webinar introduces leaders and teams across Health and Human Services (HHS) organizations to a new way of thinking about improvement. This 30-minute session is not just an overview of a program — it’s a call to action.

CMS has finalized new interoperability requirements that will reshape how Medicaid health information is shared and used. In this introductory webinar, we’ll provide a plain-language overview of the Final Rule, highlight the key interoperability expectations, and explain why this matters for providers delivering Medicaid-funded services. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s changing, what to watch for, and practical first steps to prepare.

Clients of HHS programs increasingly expect simple, mobile device service availability. In this webinar, we’ll explore how native mobile systems of engagement make it easier for people to submit documents, get updates, meet deadlines, and stay connected—while reducing call volume, rework, and administrative burden for staff. We’ll also cover why mobile solutions can be delivered quickly, how high adoption drives measurable impact, and how mobile engagement strengthens program integrity through better verification workflows and clearer documentation trails—all in a cost-effective way that can layer onto existing systems.