Thomas Howell

First Time Attending NGPX?  Kick off your NGPX journey with this relaxed, coffeehouse-style networking event designed just for first-year attendees. Join fellow newcomers and our welcoming Advisory Board members for casual conversations, light structure, and a low-pressure environment to help you ease into the event. Whether you're looking for industry insights, new connections, or just some friendly faces, this session is the perfect way to start building your NGPX community—it’s going to be a latte of fun!

• Meet fellow first-time attendees and start forming lasting connections
• Get guidance and insights from seasoned Advisory Board mentors
• Join lightly structured group discussions to jumpstart meaningful conversations with ease

Back by popular demand, this interactive panel gives you the chance to ask what’s really on your mind. Using Slido, attendees can anonymously submit and upvote questions in real time—no topic is off-limits. Our expert panelists will tackle the most popular and provocative questions as we kick off two days of honest, action-driven conversations.

Last year’s top questions included:

• How do you navigate a culture where leadership doesn’t walk the talk?

• What’s the best way to deal with difficult physicians?

• What initiatives haven’t worked—and why?

• How do you keep staff motivated when morale is low?

So… what’s on your mind for 2025 and beyond?