Monday, June 2 l 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
National Ballroom D
Making informed capital equipment decisions requires balancing operational, strategic, and economic factors. The Capital Equipment Track will dive into the financial side of equipment decision-making, exploring how organizations can navigate shifting trade policies, optimize capital planning, and make sound investment choices. Through expert insights and real-world examples, you’ll gain the strategies needed to reduce financial risk, extend equipment value, and ensure smarter capital investments.
The Capital Equipment Track is from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Monday, June 2. For more information, contact Trey Beuttel or call 859.523.5701.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | In a period of global economic uncertainty, adapting initiatives while preparing your organization for what is to come is crucial to avoid operational disruptions. While designed to protect domestic industries and encourage local production, the implementation of new tariffs on capital equipment can have unintended and often expensive consequences. But what impact have the new administration’s tariffs already had, and what can you expect long term?
Hear from industry leaders that have relevant and applicable experiences with recent tariffs and learn how your organization can take steps to best prepare for their impact.
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | The ability to proactively plan for capital equipment plays a crucial role in optimal equipment utilization and streamlined care delivery. To ensure that your equipment’s life cycle is not only effectively managed, but also accurately forecasted, requires a nuanced knowledge of capital equipment planning and a strategic approach to preparing for maintenance, new software, and other predictable inefficiencies.
Join industry thought leaders and gain an understanding of effective planning strategies as well as how your organization can better utilize them to plan for capital equipment challenges.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Effective financial planning is essential for making informed capital equipment decisions that align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability. Evaluating costs, budgeting effectively, and understanding financial trade-offs are critical to ensuring that investments support both immediate operational needs and future growth. A well-structured financial strategy can also help to mitigate risks, optimize resources, and enhance equipment utilization.
Join industry experts as they explore key financial considerations in capital equipment decision-making, from assessing total cost of ownership to managing depreciation.
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