HB8_The Power of Meaningful Connections

Meaningful relationships are at the heart of personal and professional growth — yet networking can often feel uncomfortable, transactional, or overwhelming. This interactive HBA session is designed to help participants deepen their understanding of authentic networking and learn how to cultivate connections that truly matter.

Through guided reflection and group discussion, we’ll explore:
- What makes a connection authentic and impactful
- Respectful, effective ways to ask for help or introductions
- How to use your network to solve problems or advance your goals
- Simple habits to strengthen internal and external networks
- How to better navigate and engage with the HBA community

We will wrap with clear takeaways, action commitments, and a networking challenge to help participants put insights into practice. Attendees will leave with practical tools and renewed confidence in building connections that create lasting impact.

Additional Event Information

HB8s are group conversations in a more intimate setting led by guest speakers. Seats are limited to 15 participants, register early to reserve your spot. Please note - participants are responsible for their food and beverage.
Online registration deadline: 22 January 2026
Event is open to: HBA Members only
This event is not refundable.
Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Not Allowed

Featured Speakers

Nneoma Okeke
Divisional Strategy Manager, Health Care Service Corporation
Speaker

Lisa Chengary
HBA Chicago Northern Suburbs Chapter, Vice President, Lundbeck US
Speaker

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration - In-person	$10.00 / €10.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.