About the Event
Join us for our two-day Annual Benefits Forum, March 24-25, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into benefits trends, network with industry professionals, meet leading solutions providers and more.
Attend the two-day forum for just $199. Registration is complimentary for Employers Health clients.
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What past attendees had to say about the event:
“Loved the two-day format!”
“I really enjoyed the forum. It was well thought out and many of the guests I spoke with really enjoyed it!
“I always appreciate how the topics are not solely focused on pharmacy benefits. I enjoy hearing a variety of topics our HR partners work through.”
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Agenda
Tuesday, March 24
11:30 AM
Registration, Lunch and Networking
Polaris Ballroom
12:40 PM
Welcome
12:45 PM
Health Care Headlines Live
Hosts of Employers Health’s Health Care Headlines podcast, Mike Stull and Madison Connor, will close out the 2026 Annual Benefits Forum with a live episode.
Mike Stull, MBA
Chief Sales Officer, Employers Health
Madison Connor, J.D., CEBS
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance and External Affairs, Employers Health
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
Larry Morgan Award
This award is presented each year for outstanding support and contributions to Employers Health. It has been presented annually since 1988. It recognizes the effort and service rendered to Employers Health.
Learn more about the award and past recipients at https://www.employershealthco.com/who-we-are/awards/larry-l-morgan-service-award/.
2:30 PM
Break and Networking
2:45 PM
Pharmacy Benefits: Perspectives from Leading Consultants
More information to come.
5:00 PM
After-Hours Activity
Topgolf Columbus
2000 Ikea Way, Columbus, OH 43240
Join us for cocktails, appetizers and fun at Topgolf Columbus, located four minutes from the Hilton/Polaris.
Wednesday, March 25
7:30 AM
Breakfast, Registration and Networking
Polaris Ballroom
8:25 AM
Welcome
8:30 AM
Innovators in Employee Benefits: An Employer Panel
Dany Bourjolly Smith
Manager of Communications, Programs and Strategic Partnerships, City of Wilmington, DE
9:15 AM
Keeping Up with GLP-1s
Kevin Wenceslao, PharmD, MBA
Senior Clinical Advisor, Employers Health
Alexis Sova, PharmD
Clinical Advisor, Employers Health
10:00 AM
Excellence in Benefits Award
The Excellence in Benefits Award, presented annually by Employers Health, seeks to recognize an individual who has made meaningful impact in the field and/or delivery of employee benefits.
10:10 AM
Break and Networking
10:30 AM
Pharmacy Management Impacts to Employers in 2026
Jeffery Casberg, M.S., RPh
Vice President, Clinical Pharmacy, IPD Analytics
Julie Kendle, PharmD
Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy, IPD Analytics
11:15 AM
The Latest in Fertility Benefits
Flory Wilson
Founder & CEO, Reproductive & Materal Health Compass
Caitlin Ardrey
Senior Director, Maven
12:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:00 PM
Inflammatory Insights
Year over year, autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis continue to drive specialty spend for plan sponsors. Employers Health’s Ernesto Munoz and Hannah Whitesel take the stage to highlight practical strategies plan sponsors can use to lower spend from formulary placement and biosimilar promotion to customized management programs and point solutions, including:
- Analyzing pharmacy benefit claims to understand utilization and gross cost trends;
- Evaluating different programs currently available and their applicability for your population;
- Applying utilization management and program opportunities to make strategic plan changes.
Speakers:
Hannah Whitesel, PharmD
Director, Clinical Solutions, Employers Health
Ernesto Munoz, PharmD, MBA, CEBS
Clinical Advisor, Employers Health
1:45 PM
AI in Benefits
Michael Stoyanovich, Vice President and Senior Consultant, Segal
2:30 PM
Employee Benefits by the Numbers
Jasmine Macies
PwC