The 2026 OPEN MINDS CEO Tech & AI Summit

In today’s margin-constrained environment, technology is no longer just an operational tool—it’s a core driver of financial performance. This session explores how leading behavioral health organizations are leveraging data to unlock new revenue streams, optimize payer and value-based payment relationships, and improve service line profitability. From real-time analytics to smarter utilization management, executives will gain practical strategies to move beyond retrospective reporting and toward predictive, revenue-focused decision-making. Learn how to align your tech strategy with growth goals—and turn insights into measurable financial outcomes.

Attendees will take away:

• The use of data to improve rate negotiation and payer relationships
• The right technology and analytics to support value-based payment models
• The data-driven strategies to help create new service line development and organizational growth

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—but where does it actually deliver value? This candid session cuts through the hype to examine real-world AI use cases in behavioral health, highlighting what’s working, what’s not and why. From clinical documentation and workflow automation to predictive modeling and patient engagement, we’ll assess where organizations are seeing measurable ROI—and where investments are falling short.

Attendees will walk away with:

• A framework for evaluating AI opportunities and prioritizing initiatives that deliver both operational efficiency and clinical impact.
• Benchmarks and real-world case study examples of what ROI was expected in an AI investment vs. what was actually realized
• A clearer picture of what AI tools are actually delivering value

Digital transformation is on every leader’s mind, and most systems will fail not because of the technology but the lack of direction. In this session, executives will share how they are navigating the complexity by setting vision, aligning stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide change in an increasingly digital ecosystem.

Explore the critical decisions that define successful transformation efforts—from technology investment and governance to culture change and workforce readiness. This executive-level discussion will focus on the speed of technological advancements versus the risk of adoption, the pros and cons of centralized versus decentralized decision-making, and keeping up with the pace of accelerating innovation while balancing the stability that comes with being operationally streamlined and disciplined.

As the pace of innovation accelerates, behavioral health organizations must rethink the foundation of their technology infrastructure. This session dives into what a modern, future-ready tech stack looks like—from interoperable EHRs and data platforms to AI-enabled tools and patient engagement solutions. Hear how forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond fragmented systems to create integrated, scalable systems that support growth, improve outcomes, and enhance consumer experience. Gain insights into how to evaluate, prioritize, and future-proof your technology investments in an evolving landscape.

Key takeaways include:

• Understand the need to shift from an EHR-centric platform to a more encompassing tech ecosystem
• The integration capabilities and tools needed for a modern infrastructure that improves patient engagement
• Strategies to transition your organization from your legacy system to an ecosystem architecture