--- title: ACCESS 2026 β€” NMQF Leadership Summit --- [Theme](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026#theme) [Speakers](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026#speakers) [Venue](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026#venue) [Sponsors](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026#sponsors) [Agenda](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026agenda?hsLang=en) [Register](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026#tickets) ![ACCESS 2026 Leadership Summit](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/he%20official%20summit%20hotel%20block%20is%20filling%20fast.%20Secure%20your%20room%20at%20our%20exclusive%20rate%20before%20it%E2%80%99s%20gone.%20(5).png) April 27–28, 2026 Β· Washington, D.C. NMQF convenes leaders, advocates, and changemakers to advance community-centered care across America. 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds πŸ›οΈ Washington, DC 🏨 Hotel Conrad πŸ“… April 27–28 πŸ•— 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM 2026 Theme Advancing Community-Centered Care through Environment Sensitive Standards. ACCESS 2026 brings together the nation's most influential voices in health equity under a framework that recognizes biology, environment, and community as inseparable forces. Our Physical Laws Framework grounds the conversation in science β€” and in lived experience. This summit is where policy meets practice, where data meets humanity, and where access becomes action. ![NMQF ACCESS Conference](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/NMQF%202025%20Day%20Two_001.jpg) [πŸ“‹ See the Event Agenda](https://summit.nmqf.org/access2026agenda?hsLang=en) Live Event Watch Live. Can't make it in person? Stream the NMQF Leadership Summit ACCESS 2026 live on YouTube. Featured Speakers Meet Our 2026 Speakers. ![Rev. Antoine T. Colvin, M.Div, MS](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Rev.%20Antoine%20Colvin.png) Rev. Antoine T. Colvin, M.Div, MS Senior Pastor, Historic Little Rock Baptist Church ![Gary A. Puckrein, PhD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Gary%20Puckrein%20Headshot%202025%20-%20square%20crop%20-%20NMQFPortrait%26Headshotsession-176.png) Gary A. Puckrein, PhD President & CEO, National Minority Quality Forum ![Robin L. Kelly, PhD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/1-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-2429-PM.png) Robin L. Kelly, PhD Chairwoman, Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust ![Bobby Mukkamala, MD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/2-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3363-PM.png) Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association ![Brandi K. Freeman, MD, MS](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/3-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3997-PM.png) Brandi K. Freeman, MD, MS President-Elect, National Medical Association ![Gilbert Burgos, MD, MS](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/6-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3326-PM.png) Gilbert Burgos, MD, MS President, National Hispanic Medical Association ![Elena Rios, MD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/4-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-4181-PM.png) Elena Rios, MD President and Founder, National Hispanic Health Foundation ![The Honorable Terri A. Sewell](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/5-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3043-PM.png) The Honorable Terri A. Sewell U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District of Alabama ![The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, JD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/7-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3613-PM.png) The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, JD U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District of Virginia ![The Honorable Herb Conaway, MD, JD](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/8-Apr-07-2026-08-38-25-3734-PM.png) The Honorable Herb Conaway, MD, JD U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District of New Jersey Location & Schedule Where & When. πŸ“ Venue ### Conrad Washington, DC 950 New York Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Conveniently located steps from the Capitol. Valet and self-parking available. Metro accessible via Gallery Place-Chinatown station. πŸ“… Schedule ### April 27–28, 2026 Sunday, April 26 40 Under 40 Brunch 11:00 AM Monday, April 27 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 28 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Our Partners Sponsors & Supporters. ACCESS 2026 is made possible by organizations committed to advancing health equity nationwide. πŸ† Platinum Plus ![Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_idyKUTIPBK_1.png) ![Centene](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Centene_idqYqz1Bvc_1.png) πŸ† Platinum ![Amazon](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/pngimg.com%20-%20amazon_PNG21.png) ![Amgen](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/AmgenBlueLogo.png) ![Bristol Myers Squibb](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Bristol_Myers_Squibb_id0t67LYTA_1.png) ![Genentech](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Genentech_idS43QdqXj_1.png) ![Gilead](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Gilead_Sciences%2c_Inc-_idJIZMJdEH_1.png) ![Merck](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Merck_Logo_2.webp) ![Johnson & Johnson](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Johnson___Johnson_Logo_2.webp) ![PhRMA](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/PhRMA_idz4N1j32z_0.png) ![Sanofi](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Sanofi_idZvhbVaWY_1.png) ![Vertex](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Vertex_Pharmaceuticals_iddVmOY4st_1.png) πŸ₯‡ Gold ![American Kidney Fund](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/american-kidney-fund@logotyp.us.png) ![American Medical Association](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/AMA_id6yaMdTjK_0.png) ![Hologic](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Hologic_idqI5XvGLQ_1.png) ![Lilly](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Lilly_idHSbkfxW3_1.png) πŸ₯ˆ Silver ![Biogen](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Biogen_idDy-0mdTp_1.png) πŸ₯‰ Bronze ![AAMC](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/AAMC-Logo.jpg) ![Ardelyx](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Ardelyx_Logo.jpg) ![Blood Cancer United](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Blood_Cancer_United_idhNJvOA9u_0.png) ![Community Catalyst](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Community_Catalyst_id7gTSYEMK_0.png) ![DaVita](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/DaVita_idBgDEFhiy_1.png) ![Dexcom](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Dexcom_idUcDk-Z7o_1.png) ![Keenovo](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Keenova_WordmarkBlackTM_V2_RGB.jpg) ![Novartis](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Novartis_idB2gEAsvi_1.png) ![Olympus](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/SE42448_logo_orig.jpg) ![Pfizer](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Pfizer_Logo_2.webp) ![Regeneron](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/Regeneron_idvtPbKNwv_1.png) ![Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine](https://summit.nmqf.org/hubfs/XOCOM-Logo%20(1).jpg) Registration Update Online Ticket Sales Have Ended. 🎟 TICKETS UPDATE ACCESS 2026 β€” NMQF Leadership Summit πŸ“… April 27–28, 2026 πŸ“ Conrad DC ### Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets may still be acquired at the venue. Please visit the registration desk at Conrad DC for on-site ticket availability and assistance. On-site registration available at the venue #ACCESS2026 Β Β·Β  #HealthIsHere Β Β·Β  #NMQF Questions Frequently Asked Questions. Who should attend the NMQF Leadership Summit? + The ACCESS 2026 Leadership Summit is designed for healthcare leaders, policy advocates, community health workers, researchers, clinicians, government officials, and anyone committed to advancing health equity for minority and underserved communities across the United States. Where is the summit being held? + ACCESS 2026 will be held at the Conrad Washington, DC β€” located at 950 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The venue is metro-accessible and centrally located near Capitol Hill. A special room block rate is available for registered attendees. What is the summit schedule? + The summit runs Monday, April 27 through Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day. A detailed agenda β€” including keynote sessions, breakout workshops, networking events, and evening programming β€” will be shared with registered attendees in advance. Is there a hotel room block available? + Yes! NMQF has secured a discounted room block at the Conrad Washington, DC for summit attendees. The block is filling fast β€” be sure to register and book your room early to secure the exclusive rate before it expires. What is the ACCESS theme and Physical Laws Framework? + ACCESS stands for Advancing Community-Centered Care through Environment-Sensitive Standards. The Physical Laws Framework (PLF) is NMQF's guiding scientific lens that applies six universal biological principles β€” Conservation of Biological Order, Energetic Efficiency, Information Transfer Fidelity, Temporal Alignment, Equilibrium Restoration, and Environmental Foundation Integrity β€” to understanding and dismantling health disparities. How do I become a sponsor? + Organizations interested in sponsoring ACCESS 2026 should contact NMQF directly at [\[emailΒ protected\]](https://summit.nmqf.org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection?hsLang=en). Sponsorship packages range from Silver to Platinum and include brand visibility, speaking opportunities, exhibit space, and complimentary registrations. Sponsorships are limited and filling quickly. Will sessions be recorded or available virtually? + Details about virtual access, livestreaming, and post-event recordings will be announced closer to the summit date. 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