Wednesday, February 4, 2026

3:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NALTO^® and NAPR Give Back

Join NALTO^® and NAPR for a Give‑Back experience that brings purpose and connection to our convention. This year, we’re partnering with Foster Love, an organization dedicated to supporting children and teens in foster care. Together, we’ll assemble three meaningful projects that bring comfort, dignity, and encouragement to youth facing major life transitions. Volunteers will help build Sweet Case Duffle Bags for children entering care, STEM Boxes that spark curiosity and learning, and Teen Duffle Bags designed to give older youth the respect and practical support they deserve. All supplies are provided—just bring your time, teamwork, and heart.

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NALTO^® New Member Welcome and Member Reception

Step into an engaging experience designed for both new and longtime members. Explore the inner workings of NALTO^® and gain insight into the impactful efforts of its committees. Whether you're just joining or have been part of the journey for years, this is your opportunity to build lasting connections with fellow professionals. Don’t miss the session where collaboration sparks innovation—and the NALTO^® community comes alive.

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NAPR New Member/First Timer and VIP Reception

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

NALTO^®/NAPR Presidents’ Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast With Exhibitors (Sponsored by SiskInd Susser Immigration Lawyers)

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Welcome Announcements and Opening Keynote by Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP (Sponsored by Christopherson Business Travel)

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Resuscitating the Human Side of Staffing

Burnout is not just a personal crisis—it’s a leadership emergency. In this compelling and actionable session, Dr. Amy Gutman fuses her three decades of experience in emergency medicine, metabolic health, and executive leadership to deliver a bold framework for revitalizing individuals and teams from the inside out. Grounded in cutting-edge research in neurobiology, metabolism, and resilience science, she reveals how leaders can use simple, powerful tools to fuel energy, performance, and connection. 

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Refreshment Break With Exhibitors (Sponsored by Itilite)

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

NALTO^® Concurrent Panel Session: Mitigating Risk While Mobilizing Talent: Trends in Credentialing

Panelists: Liz Hale (MPLT Healthcare), Karen Hayes (Hayes Locums), Caroline Strickland (Jackson + Cocker) and Stephanie Castor (CHG Healthcare)  Moderator: Ethan McWilliams (Wilderness Medical Staffing)

Credentialing is the backbone of locum tenens and healthcare staffing, ensuring providers are qualified, compliant, and ready to serve communities in need. Yet, as demand for temporary providers grows, organizations face increasing pressure to balance speed-to-hire with risk management.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

NAPR Concurrent Session with Jeffrey Battinus, Head of Talent Acquisition | Dental Care Alliance

Jeff Battinus is a Senior Strategic TA Leader, with two decades of experience building high performing teams worldwide in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space, supporting businesses in all facets of healthcare, and most recently, exploring and sharing innovative insights and lessons learned in AI’s impact on provider recruitment. 

12:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

NALTO^®/NAPR Networking Luncheon

1:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

NALTO^® Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

NAPR Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Refreshment Break With Exhibitors (Sponsored by ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company)

3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Networking with a Purpose Roundtable Discussions

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Keynote with Dr. Andrew Anderson, DO

The Future of Physician Work: What Membership Medicine Means for Recruiters

Membership-based care models like Direct Primary Care (DPC) are showing up more frequently in recruiter conversations. As more physicians seek greater autonomy, sustainability, and a better day-to-day practice experience, these models are becoming a meaningful part of the healthcare landscape, with real implications for both permanent and locum tenens recruiting. In this keynote, Dr. Andrew Anderson, President and Lead Physician of KAYA Health offers a physician’s perspective on what’s driving the growth of membership medicine—and what it signals about where healthcare is headed.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Networking Social Event

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the NALTO^®/NAPR 2026 Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Our signature social event brings the sparkle of the Strip indoors with dazzling Vegas‑themed entertainment, a live DJ, and an atmosphere designed for fun, connection, and celebration. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the perfect setting to unwind with friends, catch up with peers, and build meaningful relationships with industry leaders, decision‑makers, and potential clients. It’s the can’t‑miss networking experience of the convention!

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Friday, February 6, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Registration Desk Open

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast with Exhibitors (Sponsored by Medical Marketing Service, Inc.)

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

NALTO^®/NAPR Panel Discussion: Leadership Unplugged: An Open Forum with NALTO^® & NAPR Leaders — Featuring NALTO Hall of Fame Honorees

10:00 a.m.

Convention Adjourns

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