DISRUPT: Health-Care Innovation Summit

Join Us to Drive Discovery and Innovation in Health Care

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation invites you to Bethlehem, Pa., on April 18-19, 2026, for DISRUPT — where bold ideas meet real-world impact.

This two-day conference brings together hundreds of clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to reimagine what’s possible in health care. Through hands-on workshops, dynamic speakers and meaningful connections, participants collaborate to challenge convention and shape the future of patient care.

The 2026 edition’s theme — Curiosity — celebrates the questions that drive discovery and innovation.

Conference registration will open soon.

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NOTE: DISRUPT is a Good Shepherd Rehabilitation event. Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and GSPP Rehabilitation employees attend DISRUPT free of charge.

DISRUPT: Health-Care Innovation Summit
April 18-19, 2026
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
101 Founders Way
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Local Hotel

If you need hotel accommodations for DISRUPT, we have a limited number of special room rates blocked off at nearby Wind Creek Bethlehem, 77 Wind Creek Blvd. To make your room reservation under the DISRUPT room block, please visit https://book.passkey.com/e/51186840. Rooms must be booked by March 18, 2026.

Conference Speakers

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation brings a variety of talented and knowledgeable speakers from around the nation to DISRUPT reach year.

Speakers to be announced in January 2026.

Conference Agenda

In 2026, DISRUPT expands to two days (April 18-19) of presentations and workshops.

Agenda to be announced in January 2026.

Continuing Education (CEUs)

Advance your career while you innovate. Select DISRUPT sessions will qualify for continuing education credits (CEUs), giving you the opportunity to learn, connect and earn CEUs all in one place.

Applications will be submitted to the following accreditors:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
• Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage Counselors and Family Therapists and Profes­sional Counselors
• Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
• American Association for Respiratory Care

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is an approved provider of continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Poster Session

DISRUPT’s Conference Committee invites you to submit abstracts for 2026 poster presentations. The committee will accept a variety of submissions, such as research studies, business analytics, clinical education initiatives or quality improvement efforts.

New This Year

• Special poster session and cocktail hour at the end of Day 1 on Saturday, April 18, where poster authors can speak to other attendees about their work and engage in discussions – you won’t want to miss it.
• Poster award ceremony on Sunday, April 19; join us to see if you win.

Submission Process

• Your submission should include a title, author list, affiliations and an abstract/description for review (300 words)
• Abstracts must be submitted by March 1, 2026
• All poster presenters receive a $25 discount on DISRUPT’s registration fee (use promo code POSTER at checkout)
  • NOTE: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and GSPP Rehabilitation employees attend DISRUPT free of charge.

Questions: research@gsrh.org

Sponsorship

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are now available for DISRUPT. Learn more about getting your company or organization in front of an engaged crowd of 200-plus attendees.

2025 Recap

More than 200 attendees joined us in April 2025 for DISRUPT. Read the full story about the 2025 edition of DISRUPT.

2025 Photo Gallery

Check out the photos below from DISRUPT 2025. View the full album from the fun-filled, educational day.

Video Testimonials