Join us for the HIPAA COW Fall Conference on October 23rd in Madison, Wisconsin!
Jump into Action In Madison! The landscape of HIPAA is constantly evolving, presenting new "pastures" and hurdles for even the most seasoned professionals. Join the HIPAA COW community in Madison on October 23rd for our 2026 Fall Conference. This year’s theme, "Jump Around the Hurdles," focuses on practical solutions for navigating the industry’s toughest regulatory and security challenges. Connect with peers, meet our sponsors, and walk away with a clear roadmap for the year ahead. |
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Register before September 23 for the early bird rate of just $160! Rates increase September 23, 2026.
Conference Schedule of Events
7:30 - 8:30am | Registration/Breakfast/Exhibitor Showcase
8:30am - 8:35am | Opening Remarks with HIPAA COW President Jon Klock, JD - Senior Associate General Counsel, Fairview Health Services
8:35am - 9:30am | Beyond the Covered Entity: HIPAA Compliance in Universities, Hybrid & Multi-Mission Organizations with Jaclyn Haughom, JD, CIPP/US- HIPAA Privacy Officer & Senior Privacy Counsel, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Peggy Bodin -HIPAA Privacy Officer & Senior Privacy Counsel, HCA Healthcare
9:30am - 9:40am | Break
9:40am - 10:35am | Healthcare Cybersecurity and HIPAA Security: Challenges, Threats, and Solutions with Sarah Tyson, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, PMP, MBA - Director Governance, Risk and Compliance , Mayo Clinic, Ronald Williamson - Information Security Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin (retired) and Elizabeth Branney-Gant, CFE - Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
10:35am - 10:50am | Break
10:50am - 11:45am | Beyond the Security Questionnaire: A Practical Framework for Evaluating Vendor Solutions and Managing Supply Chain Risk with Andrew Rodriquez, MSHI, CISSP - Information Security Officer, Missouri University Health Care
11:45am - 12:50pm | Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
12:50pm - 1:45pm | Big Bad BAAs: Navigating Business Associates Relationship in the Digital Age with Stephane Fabus, JD - Attorney, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.
1:45pm - 2:00pm | Break
2:00pm - 2:55pm | We're All UW...Right?: Navigating the Boundaries Between Privacy, Research, and Clinical Care in Academic Medicine with Jack Talaska, JD, CHPC, CHRC - HIPAA Privacy Officer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lisa Wilson, JD, CHRC - Director, IRB Office, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Gabrielle Jensen, MSL, CHPC - Director of Compliance - Corporate & Privacy Services, UWHealth Office of Business Integrity
2:55pm - 3:05pm | Break
3:05pm - 4:00pm | Shadow AI is Already in Your Organization with Ken Satkunam, co-founder & Mark Schlader, Principal Partner, DueNorth Security
4:00pm | Closing Remarks HIPAA COW President Jon Klock, JD - Senior Associate General Counsel, Fairview Health Services
Event Sponsorship & Exhibit Booths
Partner with us! Lead the Herd in the Pastures
Align your brand with industry excellence. HIPAA COW invites your organization to participate in our 2026 Fall Conference as a sponsor or exhibitor. This event provides a unique platform to engage with a targeted audience of privacy officers, security professionals, and healthcare administrators in an intimate, collaborative setting. Why Exhibit with HIPAA COW? Direct Access: High-traffic exhibit hours integrated into the conference schedule. Brand Awareness: Visibility across our website, event signage, and digital communications. Community Engagement: Build lasting relationships with the Midwest’s compliance community. Showcase your organization front and center! A limited number of sponsorship levels and exhibit tables are available on a first come, first-served basis - so act quickly! Check out the full Vendor Prospectus HERE to explore all the ways you can get involved. Bonus for Our Annual Sponsors: If you're a current Gold or Silver Annual Sponsor, you'll receive a complimentary exhibit table plus an exclusive discount on event sponsorship! Secure your spot today and connect directly with our engaged and enthusiastic attendees! | CLICK HERE for Full Vendor Prospectus
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Fall Conference Event Information
CONFERENCE LOCATION: 
Park Hotel - Madison
22 S Carroll Street
Madison, WI 53703
LODGING: To book a room with our group discount, use the link HERE before Thursday, Oct 7, 2026.
PARKING: Onsite valet parking is available at the Park Hotel for $30/overnight.
Hourly Parking options within 0.1 miles of the hotel include:
Capitol Square South Parking Ramp
113 S Henry Street
Madison, WI 53703
25 West Main Underground Parking
122 W Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS: HIPAA COW reserves the right to substitute programs due to unforeseen events. Refunds are subject to a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after Oct 1, 2026. Participant substitutions can be made until 12pm CT on Oct 21, 2026.
SESSION HANDOUTS: All registered attendees will receive the link to available session handouts approximately one week prior to the event. Conference attendees may download the handouts and/or print them for personal use.
QUESTIONS? Contact the HIPAA COW office at 920-750-7728 or hippacow@badgerbay.co (not com).
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