FEBRUARY 24-26, 2025 | NAPA VALLEY, CA
CEO Council
Now in its fourth year, CEO Council has become the premier private retreat for visionary leaders in health systems and provider organizations. This exclusive gathering will bring together approximately 50 healthcare CEOs for deep discussions on the industry’s most pressing challenges.

An event unlike any other
Expect insightful sessions, valuable networking, and a curated experience that showcases the very best of Napa Valley, CA.
Experience a community, not just a conference
CEO Council is more than an event—it’s a gathering of like-minded leaders. Spouses are encouraged to join all social events, including dinners and curated activities. Cedar provides accommodations, activities, and meals for you and your guest.
Napa Valley
This year’s CEO Council will take place on the southern edge of Napa Valley. The resort is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Napa and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco.

Curated activities
Cedar will curate a series of activities for attendees and spouses over the course of the CEO Council, including networking receptions and dinners, wine tastings and vineyard tours, and unique experiences like falconry, rally car driving, and more.



Napa Valley
This year’s CEO Council will take place on the southern edge of Napa Valley. The resort is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Napa and a 45-minute drive from San Francisco.



Curated activities
Cedar will curate a series of activities for attendees and spouses over the course of the CEO Council, including networking receptions and dinners, wine tastings and vineyard tours, and unique experiences like falconry, rally car driving, and more.



Speakers and Program
Programming will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats, with a focus on improving healthcare access and affordability, breaking down barriers to innovation, and becoming the transformation driver within your organization.
We’re excited to announce our keynote speakers, including including award-winning podcast host Guy Raz and renowned health policy expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel.

Bret Taylor
Chairman
OpenAI
Bret Taylor

Ezekiel Emanuel
Vice Provost for Global Initiatives
University of Pennsylvania
Ezekiel Emanuel

Guy Raz
Host
How I Built This
Guy Raz

Khozema Shipchandler
CEO
Twilio
Khozema Shipchandler

Seema Verma
Executive Vice President and General Manager
Oracle Health and Life Sciences
Seema Verma
Schedule
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Council Registration
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Opening Sessions
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Networking Reception
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dinner
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Council Sessions
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Curated Networking Activities
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reception and Dinner
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Conference Sessions
12:00 pm
Departures