Assembly 2026 Speaker Resources

 

ACTION ITEMS DEADLINES

TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENTS

Speakers are responsible for making all travel arrangements.

For traditional, 45-minute breakout sessions, CHA will provide complimentary registration to the 2026 Catholic Health Assembly for selected session presenters. For each presenter selected, CHA will reimburse for one (1) night's lodging at the Assembly headquarters hotel, along with reasonable other reimbursable expenses. (See Reimbursable Expenses section below for details). Presenters are not eligible for reimbursement of air, ground, or rail transportation expenses.

CHA will not cover registration fees or travel expenses for more presenters than noted above.

Please submit all travel expenses using CHA's Expense Report Form. Send the completed form and corresponding receipts via mail or email it to:

Madeline Hantak
4455 Woodson Rd.
St. Louis, MO, 63134-3797

NOTE: Forms must be received by July 1, 2026. Be sure to include copies of your receipts.

Reimbursable Expenses

  • One night's lodging — CHA will pay for one (1) night's lodging at the Assembly headquarters hotel, the Marriott St. Louis Grand. You are welcome to stay for the entire Assembly; however, you are responsible for any additional room nights. CHA has secured a block of sleeping rooms at the Marriott St. Louis Grand.
  • Other incidental expenses— reasonable and customary meals, tips, telephone calls, internet connection, and other incidental expenses incurred in conjunction with presenting at the 2026 Catholic Health Assembly.

Nonreimbursable Expenses

  • In-room movies
  • Gift shop purchases or personal care items
  • Barber/hairstylist charges
  • Hotel health club fees
  • Mini-bar charges
  • Laundry service
  • Alcoholic beverages not consumed during mealtimes

POWERPOINT TEMPLATES

CHA provides a PowerPoint template for speakers that reinforces the graphics and theme of Assembly 2026. You are encouraged to download the PowerPoint Template and use it when developing your presentation. (If you do not wish to use the CHA template, you may use your own.) Please note: Your PowerPoint presentation must be submitted to CHA no later than May 20, 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of room setup and audiovisual equipment will be available for my presentation?
The setup of meeting rooms may vary, depending on room assignments and/or presentation style. For more information about your presentation, please contact Madeline Hantak, (314) 253-3418.

Which software applications and what versions will be available onsite to support my presentation?
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat .pdf files. Wi-Fi will also be available for your presentation.

Can I embed graphics in my presentation?
Yes. To keep the file size of your presentation down, we recommend that you scale and crop your images to the desired size prior to placing them into PowerPoint.

How many people can I expect to attend my session?
Session attendance is dependent on the number of persons registered for the Assembly. The breakout sessions will be available in two time blocks.

Who will be in the audience?
The annual Catholic Health Assembly attracts an audience of senior leaders/decision-makers (executives, trustees, clinicians, and senior managers) from Catholic health care systems and facilities across the continuum of care (such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community outreach programs), as well as sponsors of ministry organizations.

May I bring an additional person to support my presentation? Will CHA cover expenses?
For a 45-minute, traditional breakout, CHA will waive the registration fee for Assembly 2026 for up to two (2) session presenters. Additionally, CHA will reimburse for one (1) night's lodging at the Assembly headquarters hotel for each session presenter, as noted above in the travel and reimbursements section.

May I stay in a hotel other than the Assembly headquarters hotel? Will CHA cover that hotel room's costs?
If you choose accommodations other than at the Assembly headquarters hotel (the Marriott St. Louis Grand), provide CHA a copy of your receipt for lodging (see below). CHA will reimburse you for one night’s stay up to the equivalent cost of one night at the Assembly headquarters hotel.

May I submit my request for reimbursement of lodging expenses via the web?
Please submit all travel expenses using CHA's Expense Report Form. Please download the form, fill it out and mail or email it to:

Madeline Hantak
4455 Woodson Rd.
St. Louis, MO, 63134-3797

Forms must be received by July 1, 2026. Be sure to include copies of your receipts.

For additional information:
Madeline Hantak: (314) 253-3428