DPC Launchpad 2026
February 16-21, 2026
We are delighted to announce our second DPC Launchpad event! Join us as we unite the brilliant minds of DPC nurse practitioners and physician assistants for a one-of-a-kind educational experience. Discover more about DPC and expand your practice with valuable insights from this gathering.
Join us on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
Feb 16-21, 2026 out of Port Canaveral
The conference will be held on both sea days!
Day 1 will be for those in all stages of their DPC journey. Day 2 will include breakout sessions for those in the early/launch stage and other sessions for those looking to grow their practice.
Day 1: Foundation, Mindset & Momentum
| Session Title | Speaker(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast + Welcome | Monica McKitterick |
| 9:00 AM | Mindset Shift: From Provider to Entrepreneur | Brian Fretwell |
| 9:30 AM | What is DPC & How to Make It Work (DPC 101 + Startup Stories) | Monica McKitterick |
| 10:15 AM | Break & Stretch | |
| 10:30 AM | Transitioning from FFS to DPC | Amanda Price |
| 11:15 AM | Integrative Medicine & Revenue-Boosting Services | Penni |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Networking, Community Impact & Relationship ROI | John Rothwell |
| 1:45 PM | Sponsor Spotlight #1 | Sponsor |
| 2:00 PM | Money Talks: Bookkeeping + What Your Numbers Are Telling You | Dan Luna |
| 2:45 PM | Break & Snacks | |
| 3:00 PM | Marketing Must-Haves: Branding, Website & First Impressions | Stephani McGirr |
| 4:00 PM | How to Use AI to Create Unlimited Marketing Content Without Living on Camera | Steven Schwartz |
| 4:45 PM | Keynote: Overcoming Adversity in DPC | Lisa |
| 5:30 PM | Wrap-up & Happy Hour |
Day 2: Growth, Systems & Strategy
| Session Title | Speaker(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast + Welcome Back | |
| 9:00 AM | Systems, SOPs, Virtual Assistants & Efficiency Tech | Monica McKitterick |
| 9:45 AM | Scaling Your Practice with Purpose: B2B Sales & Strategy | Brian Fretwell |
| 10:30 AM | Break & Stretch | |
| 10:45 AM | Liability Insurance | Mark Price |
| 11:30 AM | Hormones in DPC: Adding Hormone Therapy Services | Nico Misleh |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:15 PM | Sponsor Spotlight #2 | Sponsor |
| 1:30 PM | Leads on Repeat: Automating Your Lead Generation | Stephani McGirr |
| 2:15 PM | Social Media Strategy: Going from Crickets to Conversions | Shane Grindle |
| 3:00 PM | Break & Snacks | |
| 3:15 PM | Avoiding Burnout: Work-Life Balance, Boundaries & Time Off Strategies | Amanda Price |
| 4:00 PM | Live Q&A/Hot Seat Sessions | Panel |
| 5:00 PM | Final Cheers, Photos, Farewell |
Keynote Speakers
You'll meet with some of the best, most progressive leaders in the field.
2026 Sponsors
