BETHLEHEM, Pa. (January 28, 2026) — Good Shepherd Rehabilitation has opened registration for the fourth annual DISRUPT: Health-Care Innovation Summit, a two-day conference designed to inspire an innovation mindset with thought-provoking presentations, continuing education, workshops and networking.
Taking place April 18-19, 2026, at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, this conference unites a diverse community of more than 200 health-care professionals, thought leaders, academics, students and industry experts who are motivated to challenge the status quo.
DISRUPT is hosted exclusively by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and is open to all health-care professionals throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
“This two-day conference brings together clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to reimagine what’s possible in health care,” said Emily Lyter, PT, DPT, administrative director of Good Shepherd Learns and Creates. “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. Over the course of two days, topics will include artificial intelligence (AI), robotics in rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, technology and so much more.
”Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, technologist or advocate, this is your chance to shape the future of health care,” Lyter said. “Don’t just attend — be part of the disruption.”
Speakers from around the country will share expertise and insight into a variety of topics while attendees have a chance to earn continuing education credits. Speakers include Newton Chang, Graig Marx, Marion Leary, Pawan Sharma, Amber Walter, Jessica Vaught, Maya Greenshpan, Juan Aceros, Guilherme Manna Cesar, Chad Swank, Kostas Hatalis, John D. Keisel, Goutam Singh, Hamid Charkhar, Ben Schwan, David Gray Grant, Jenna Donahue and Jill Delston.
In addition to a varied lineup of accomplished speakers and breakout sessions, DISRUPT features a poster session and vendor fair.
Cost is $200 per person to attend both days. Single-day admission rates along with discounted tickets for students are available as well. Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and GSPP Rehabilitation employees attend free of charge.
Visit https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/disrupt for more information, including how to register, agenda, sponsorship opportunities, continuing education and speaker bios.
Conference sponsors include Lehigh University College of Health (Gold Sponsor), Ben Franklin Technology Partners Northeastern Pennsylvania (Bronze Sponsor), Neurolutions (Bronze Sponsor) and Vald (Bronze Sponsor).
About Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, an independent, not-for-profit rehabilitation network with 1,300 employees and nearly 30 locations in eight counties of eastern Pennsylvania, is committed to transforming the lives of people of all ages and abilities through curiosity, creativity, expertise and innovation. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation specializes in treatment of spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, major multi-trauma, pulmonary disease, respiratory failure, musculoskeletal/orthopedics and complex pediatric conditions. Good Shepherd Rehabilitation also partners with Penn Medicine to provide rehabilitation and specialty services at more than 30 locations in Philadelphia and New Jersey through GSPP Rehabiltation.
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Mike Walbert
