CLIMB 2026 Schedule

The times listed below are in Eastern Time (ET). Attendees can earn valuable CE credits for attending live sessions and additional CE credits for viewing the CLIMB 2026 On-Demand Library. *CE Credits are pending approval.

Monday, March 9, 2026

CLIMB 2026 Attendee Orientation Webinar: Your Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Your Experience

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

60 minutes

While CLIMB officially begins on Thursday, March 19, make sure to join the CLIMB 2026 Attendee Orientation Webinar on Monday, March 9, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. During this session, AHRA staff will walk you through the features and functionalities of the virtual platform, including how to access live sessions, interact with speakers and fellow attendees, and take part in networking opportunities. You'll also learn how to save sessions to your calendar, complete session evaluations and post-tests, and troubleshoot common technical issues—ensuring a smooth and engaging conference experience. Can’t attend live? No problem—a recording will be available for all CLIMB attendees. Don't miss this chance to prepare for an impactful and seamless virtual conference!

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opening Keynote Session: 

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reimagining Radiology Leadership for Well-Being, Innovation, and Impact

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET

60 minutes

1 CE Credit*

Christopher Salem, Award Winning Executive Coach & Author

Break

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Established Leaders Session #1: 

Fix the Friction: Implementing an Employee Feedback-to-Action Program

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

 Natalie Hurst MTDA

Aspiring Leaders Session #1: 

Introduction to Project Management

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Elyce Wolfgang MHA, CRA, R.T. ®

Break

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Established Leaders Session #2:

Remote Imaging for a Modern Health System

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Hart Jones MBA, R.T.(R)(ARRT) & Susan Brumley MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT)

Aspiring Leaders Session #2: 

Budgeting for Business - part 1 (90 minutes)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
90 mins
1 CE Credit*

Luann Culbreth MBA, FAHRA, FACHE

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Established Leaders Session #3:

What Radiology Nursing Brings to the Table

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

60 minutes
1 CE Credit*

 Whitney Utt MSOL, BSN, CCRN

Aspiring Leaders Session #3: 

Budgeting for Business Management: Part 2

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Luann Culbreth MBA, FAHRA, FACHE

Networking Break

Benchmarking and Best Practices & Billing and Coding

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

30 minutes

Established Leaders Session #4: 

If In-N-Out Operated Outpatient Imaging Centers: Lessons in Efficiency, Quality, and Culture

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Leslie Jebson

Aspiring Leaders Session #4:

Budgeting for Business- part 1

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM ET
90 mins
1.5 CE Credits*

Becky Allen MS, CRA, FAHRA, R.T.(R)

Friday, March 20, 2026

Established Leaders Session #5: 

Lock in Readiness, Not Violations: Avoiding Accreditation Compliance Jail

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Kenneth Repking BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS)

Aspiring Leaders Session #5:

Introduction to Regulatory and Compliance

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET
90 mins
1.5 CE Credit*

David Fox MBA, FACHE, FAHRA

Break

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Established Leaders Session #6

Building Resilient Teams: Strategies for Psychological Safety, Belonging, and Burnout Prevention

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Lauren Berstrom DNP, RN

Aspiring Leaders Session #6:

Introduction to Imaging Informatics

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Ken Fazzino BA, FAHRA

Networking Break

A Full Staff Roster vs. A Happy Team & A Regulatory Update

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ET

30 minutes

Established Leaders Session #7: 

The View of a Patient

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Enrico Perez BS, RT, CRA, FAHRA

Aspiring Leaders Session #7: 

Managerial Communication: Communicating More Effectively in the Workplace

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Kernesha Weatherly DHA, MHA, CRA, CNMT, RT(CT)

Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET

Established Leaders Session #8: 

Building an Imaging Operating System for Sustainable Excellence 

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Sherri Lewman CNMT, MHA, ACC, SVP

Aspiring Leaders Session #8: 

Patient Satisfaction in Today's Healthcare Environment

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Becky Allen MS, CRA, FAHRA, R.T.(R)

Break

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Established Leaders Session #9:

Support and Succession Strategies for Radiology Leaders 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Lauri Redus RT(R)(CT)(M)(QM), RVT, RDMS, CRA, CRHCP, ACMPE, BA HM, MHL 

& Holly Adkins BA, RT (R,N), CRA, ACC, CHPC

Aspiring Leaders Session #9: 

Employee Continuum Part 1

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET
60 mins
1 CE Credit*

Jennifer Kirkman CRA, RT(R)(VI), FAHRA

Break

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM ET

 CLIMB 2026 Closing Keynote Panel

Imaging 2030: Reimagining the Future Together 

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM ET
60 mins
1.00 CE Credit*

More information coming soon!