2026 Movement is Life Annual Summit
About the Summit
Strength in Motion: Reimagining health through community, policy and partnership
September 24-25, 2026 | Detroit, Michigan
The 2026 Movement is Life Annual Summit is a national convening of diverse leaders, healthcare professionals, changemakers, and community voices committed to dismantling health disparities and advancing equity, together.
Guided by this year’s theme, “Strength in Motion: Reimagining health through community, policy and partnership,” reflects our belief that meaningful change requires movement on multiple levels—physical, social, and systemic. Movement is Life serves as a bridge between healthcare institutions and community realities, creating spaces where trust is rebuilt, voices are elevated, and collaboration leads to action. By centering women and fostering partnerships grounded in respect and shared purpose, we are helping reshape how health, aging, and mobility are understood and addressed.
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Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel – 2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 48226
Located in the Financial District, just off the M-10 Lodge Freeway, the Fort Pontchartrain is located in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Detroit Riverfront and a wide range of Detroit’s cultural sites and activities.
why sponsor the 2026 movement is life health summit?
Sponsoring the 2026 Movement is Life Health Summit is more than a marketing opportunity—it is an investment in the future of health, mobility, and wellbeing for women and communities across the country.
For the first time in its 16-year history, the Movement is Life Health Summit is coming to Detroit, Michigan, bringing together national leaders in healthcare, research, public health, policy, industry, and community engagement for two days of learning, collaboration, and action.
This year’s theme,
Strength in Motion: Reimagining Health Through Community, Policy, and Partnership
explores how cross-sector collaboration can improve health outcomes, expand access to care, advance prevention, and create healthier, more connected communities.
The Movement is Life Health Summit is a national convening of healthcare leaders, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, industry partners, community organizations, and advocates united by a shared belief: healthier communities begin when people have the opportunity to move, thrive, and live well.
Detroit has always been a city defined by movement—of innovation, determination, reinvention, and possibility. It is a city that understands what it means to overcome barriers, build community, and create a stronger future. Those same values are at the heart of Movement is Life and the work we do every day to improve mobility, joint health, and overall wellbeing for women and communities across the country.
Over two days, attendees will engage in meaningful conversations around prevention, mobility, women’s health, community-driven solutions, workforce development, innovation, and the future of healthcare. Together, we will explore how movement—physical, social, economic, and collective—creates healthier lives and stronger communities.
Attendees Will Experience:
- Nationally recognized keynote speakers and thought leaders
- Opportunity to earn 6+ Continuing Education (CE) credits
- Interactive workshops and panel discussions
- Poster & Abstract Presentations showcasing emerging research and innovation
- The PowHer Pitch: Women in Motion innovation competition
- Networking with healthcare, business, academic, nonprofit, and community leaders from across the country
- Unique Detroit experiences celebrating the city’s culture, creativity, and momentum
As a Summit Sponsor, Your Organization Will:
- Align with a nationally recognized movement advancing health, mobility, and wellbeing
- Connect directly with healthcare decision-makers, clinicians, researchers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
- Demonstrate your commitment to healthier communities and innovative solutions
- Showcase your products, services, initiatives, and thought leadership to an engaged national audience
- Support programs that elevate emerging leaders, innovative ideas, and community impact
Whether your organization is focused on healthcare, technology, wellness, research, workforce development, community engagement, or innovation, the Movement is Life Health Summit provides a unique opportunity to be part of a national conversation while investing in Detroit’s continued momentum.
This is more than a conference.
It is a gathering of people who believe that movement changes lives.
Movement is medicine.
Movement is prevention.
Movement is connection.
Movement is opportunity.
Movement is transformation.
Because movement is not just exercise.
It is health.
It is freedom.
It is connection.
It is power.
Movement is EVERY Woman.
Join us in Detroit as we celebrate the power of community, partnership, and purpose—and help shape a future where everyone has the opportunity to move, thrive, and live well.
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