We can't wait to see you there!
February 18- 20 | South Beach, FL
We are counting down the days until Joe Public Retreat 2026!
This year, you’ll join top health system marketers to envision how AI could transform the healthcare industry in ways few have dared to imagine. Along with inspiring sessions, expect great food, drinks, and plenty of sun and surf. Below you’ll find helpful resources to prepare you for the discussions.
Event Location
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Friendly reminder that a room block has been secured at the Surfcomber for our registrants. Please use the below link to reserve your accommodations in order to receive the special pricing.
Things to do in South Beach
South Beach is a playground. Stroll the iconic Ocean Drive, soak up the sun on white-sand beaches, or wander through the pastel art deco district for an Instagram-worthy walk. By night, the neighborhood flips the switch with rooftop cocktails, live music, and legendary nightlife. Whether you’re here for the culture, cuisine, or the people-watching, South Beach brings the energy 24/7.
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The headlines around AI primarily focus on saving time and costs. And in the rush to automate, we’ve noticed the conversation is focused almost exclusively on efficiency and effectiveness.
This paper aims to inspire marketers to dream bigger. It’s an invitation to ask, “What can we do that’s never been done before?” To answer that question, it helps to first imagine what that future could look like.
12pm Registration
2pm AI Vision Exploration & Breakout Session
5pm Welcome Reception
6:30pm Dinner
7:00amBreakfast & Registration
8am Introduction with Chris Bevolo
8:45am Four Axes of Change Overview
9:15amTeam Exploration One - Axis 1
10am Break
10:15am Team Exploration Two - Axis 2
11am Group Share Out
12pm Lunch
1:15pm Team Exploration Three - Axis 3
1:45pm Team Exploration Four - Axis 4
2:30pm Break
2:45pm Large Group Check-in
3:15pm Team Exploration Five - Pulling It All Together
4pm Final Team Share Out
5pm Break
6pm Depart for Dinner
7:30am Breakfast
8:30am First Step Forward: Review & Discuss
9amThe Airing Of The Grievances
9:45am Force Rank Issues
10amBreak
10:15amAddress Big Issues
11:15am Final Remarks and Closing
FEATURED EXPERTS
Paul Roetzer is founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute; co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence: AI, Marketing and the Future of Business; host of The Marketing AI Show podcast; and creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).
As a speaker, Roetzer is focused on making AI approachable and actionable for marketers and business leaders. A graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Roetzer has consulted for hundreds of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Previously he was founder and CEO of PR 20/20, a digital marketing agency that he sold in 2021.
Chris Bevolo has provided leadership and guidance in the areas of strategy, brand, marketing, digital, and change management to hospitals and health systems across the country for more than 20 years.
Chris is an award-winning author of six books, including Joe Public Doesn’t Care About Your Hospital, which became a field guide for driving transformation in hospital marketing departments across the country. His latest book is Joe Public 2030, which makes five bold predictions about consumer healthcare for this decade. He is a frequent keynote speaker and featured presenter on healthcare marketing and branding topics.
Stephanie Wierwille is the Executive Vice President of Engagement at BPD, where she helps healthcare brands craft and deliver compelling stories across digital, traditional, and emerging channels. With deep expertise in social-first, full-funnel marketing, she guides organizations toward marketing maturity and consumer-first engagement strategies.
With a decade of experience spanning healthcare and consumer brands, Stephanie has led digital and content strategy for organizations like MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cincinnati Children’s, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Delta Air Lines, Amazon, and Walmart. From launching TGI Fridays’ first social marketing initiatives to helping Delta reshape its approach to social media across operations, marketing, and corporate communications, she has been at the forefront of digital transformation.
Stephanie earned her MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is an adjunct professor at The University of Oklahoma. Passionate about innovation, she continues to push the boundaries of healthcare marketing, ensuring brands connect with audiences in meaningful and measurable ways.
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Joe Public Retreat