b'WELCOME FROMLaurie CookePRESIDENT AND CEO, HEALTHCARE BUSINESSWOMENS ASSOCIATIONWelcome to Illuminate 2020! I am thrilled you are joining the HBA community to engage in the first-ever Illuminate event. With the help of a passionate volunteer advisory committee, we are proud to introduce a stellar program showcasing the extraordinary impact our leaders and industry are having in healthcare and across the globe today.With nearly 6,000 attendeesthe most ever for an HBA event in our 40 plus year historyit is obvious that our spirited united force for change is resonating with our members, volunteers, corporate partners, sponsors and HBA allies.It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention, but true innovation is born of adversity. And in times of adversity like we are experiencing, we are honored that our industrys most brilliant leaders are stepping forward as truth-tellers and experts to share their valuable perspective while also sharing with us their empathy and inspiration.There could be no better time to virtually host a dynamic and interactive program to inform, energize and empower the resilient and ever spirited HBA network.Illuminate is the first-of-its-kind event for the HBA so I encourage you to join the platform early to view the breakout room options and stay after to check out the virtual sponsor hall where our generous supporters are showcased. Thank you for your continued support of the HBA.I look forward to connecting with you at Illuminate! Laurie Cooke, RPh'