Details

  • Date: March 31
  • Time:
    8:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Event Category:

Venue

  • Crowne Plaza & Convention Center
  • 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
    Springfield, IL 62703     + Google Map
  • Phone 217-529-7777
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2026 ICAHN ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Advancing Rural Economic Growth and Transformation

Join us for ICAHN's third annual Economic Summit, Advancing Rural Economic Growth and Community Transformation, a full-day gathering bringing together hospital leaders, board members, community economic partners, health professionals, and rural advocates — all in one place, all working toward the same goal.

We’ll dive into fresh ideas and collaborative strategies that strengthen the connection between healthcare and community leadership, helping drive real transformation and a brighter future for our rural communities.

The day begins with registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m., with the opening session at 8:30 a.m.

Session Highlights

Conference sessions will highlight real-world examples of how communities, healthcare leaders, and partners can work together to create meaningful transformation.

  • Learn how rural hospital leaders can re-frame their role from healthcare providers to essential partners in their community’s economic transformation.
  • Find inspiration for collaborative opportunities between healthcare networks and community organizations to build the next generation of leaders.
  • Discover how building innovative partnerships with local businesses can create a strong, sustainable ecosystem that supports rural hospitals and promotes long-term community prosperity.
  • Explore healthcare’s role as a catalyst for economic development and how healthcare organizations can spark regional growth and collaboration.
  • Learn how leadership engagement at the community level is essential to addressing community needs and building sustainable solutions.

→  See the Event Agenda

Mix and Mingle

Arriving early? Join us for a complimentary Mix and Mingle networking event where you can connect with fellow attendees and enjoy appetizers and craft beer at Engrained Brewing Company!
Engrained, one of Springfield's best farm-to-table restaurants, is close by - next to Scheels and the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe - the home of the nation's largest indoor dome!

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Engrained Brewing Company, Springfield, IL

Cost

$115/person through Friday, Feb. 27
$135/person after Feb. 27
Registration closes March 24.

Crowne Plaza room block information

We are pleased to share the hotel room block information for the Economic Summit.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at a discounted conference rate. The room block will be available until March 13th or until the block is filled, whichever occurs first.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield Illinois, 62703
217.529.7777

→ Reserve Here

We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability at the conference rate. The hotel is already almost full for those dates so there will be no rooms past the cutoff date.
If you have any questions or experience difficulty booking your room, please contact the hotel directly.

Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn Express room block information

If the Crowne Plaza registration is full, we have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted conference rate at the nearby Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn Express:
Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn Express
3050 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield Illinois, 62703
217.585.2839 

→ Reserve Here

Event Sponsorships Opportunities

Are you interested in being an event sponsor for this year's ICAHN Economic Summit? As a sponsor, you show your commitment to the long-term success of rural communities and gain visibility with important decision makers.  Explore options and secure your sponsorship HERE!

Learn more about sponsorship levels HERE.

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