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BHT2026 Event Guide
Hold Your Horses, We're Not Done Yet!
More Nashville fun, surprise activations, and questionable amounts of fringe are headed your way. Keep checking back - we’re still cooking up the good stuff.
Monday, September 21st • The Night Before!
BHT Hosted Events
Registration Opens - 6:00 – 8:00 PM CST
Skip the line on Day 1 and pick up your badge the night before!
Location: Delta Lobby BCD Registration Booth, 2nd Level of Convention Center
Opening Day Mocktail Reception - 6:00 – 8:00 PM CST
End your day of travel with us at our evening reception the night before the conference begins. Enjoy a variety of spirit-free beverages and the unofficial kick-off of BHT2026!
Location: Delta Lobby BCD, 2nd Level of Convention Center
Private Events & Activities
We have a few private events taking place. These are by invitation-only. For more information, please reach out to the sponsor of the event via the event app.
- Dinner With Charta Health
- Spa Day + Dinner With Equip
- Dinner With GreyMatter
Tuesday, September 22nd • Day 1
BHT Hosted Events
Welcome Reception - 5:00 – 6:30 PM CST
The dedicated Welcome Reception is THE networking event, open to all conference attendees on night one. Join us for conversation, snacks, beverages, and more.
Location: Ryman Hall A | Expo Hall
Sponsored By:
Activities For All Attendees
Throughout the day, we have various activities taking place in our Expo Hall and across the resort. The activities below are open to all attendees. All activities are during expo hall hours 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST unless otherwise noted.
- All Recovery & Al-Anonymous Meeting, Sponsored by Accountable
- Aura Photography, Sponsored by SonderMind: Expo Hall
- Strings for Hope: Expo Hall
- Massage Chairs, Sponsored by ARGO: Expo Hall
- Headshot Station, Sponsored by Sourcewell: Expo Hall
- Stress Personality Quiz, Sponsored by meQ: Expo Hall
- Engraving Station, Sponsored by Talkspace: Expo Hall
- Leather Foiling, Sponsored by Medsender: Expo Hall
- Dolly Parton Impersonator, Sponsored by Claim.MD: Expo Hall
- Attendee Tote Bags, Sponsored by Avela Health
- Networking Break, Sponsored by Pelago
- Barista Bar: Expo Hall, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
- Dirty Soda Cart: Expo Hall, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
- Mocktail Cart, Sponsored by BHT Impact: Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall, 5:00 - 6:30 PM CST
- Electric Violinist: Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall, 5:00 - 6:30 PM CST
- Cowboy Cannolis: Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall, 5:00 - 6:30 PM CST
Private Events & Activities
We have various private events taking place as well. These are by invitation-only. For more information, please reach out to the sponsor of the event via the event app.
- Breakfast with NCQA
- Breakfast with One Mind
- Youth Mental Health Luncheon with BHT Impact
- Lunch with Centegix
- Reception with Blueprint
- Reception with Talkspace
- Reception with Limbic
- Dinner with Amae Health
- Dinner with Boulder Care
- Dinner with Headway
- Dinner with Grow Therapy
Wednesday, September 23rd • Day 2
BHT Hosted Events
Honky Tonk Reception - 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST
Kick up your boots (or favorite conference shoes!) and experience a true Nashville celebration at the BHT Honky Tonk! All attendees are welcome for an unforgettable evening featuring live country music, energetic line dancing, great food and drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the behavioral health community in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Location: Foundry Fieldhouse & Pavilion at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Activities For All Attendees
Throughout the day, we have various activities taking place in our Expo Hall and across the resort. The activities below are open to all attendees. All activities are during expo hall hours 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST unless otherwise noted.
- Fun Run/Walk: Gaylord Opryland Resort Cascades Lobby, 6:30 AM CST
- Goat Yoga: Gaylord Opryland Resort Magnolia Lawn, 7:00 AM CST
- All Recovery & Al-Anonymous Meeting, Sponsored by Accountable
- Aura Photography, Sponsored by SonderMind: Expo Hall
- Strings for Hope: Expo Hall
- Massage Chairs, Sponsored by ARGO: Expo Hall
- Headshot Station, Sponsored by Sourcewell: Expo Hall
- Stress Personality Quiz, Sponsored by meQ: Expo Hall
- Engraving Station, Sponsored by Talkspace: Expo Hall
- Leather Foiling, Sponsored by Medsender: Expo Hall
- Attendee Tote Bags, Sponsored by Avela Health
- Custom Bandana Chainstitching: Expo Hall, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
- Networking Break, Sponsored by Pelago
- Barista Bar: Expo Hall, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
- Dirty Soda Cart: Expo Hall, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
- Mocktail Cart, Sponsored by Pelago: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
- Line Dancing Instructors: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
- Roaming Photo Booth: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
- Country Music Band: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
- Custom Spray Painted Tote Bags, Sponsored by Somethings: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
- Custom Cowboy Hats, Sponsored by Pelago: BHT Honky Tonk, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
Private Events & Activities
We have various private events taking place as well. These are by invitation-only. For more information, please reach out to the sponsor of the event via the event app.
- Breakfast with Onos Health
- Breakfast with BetterHelp
- Lunch with AnswersNow
- Lunch with Grow Therapy
- Reception with Here Now Health & The Devereux Foundation
- Reception with Limbic
- Reception with R3 Continuum
- Reception with Stifle Bank
- VIP Section at the Honky Tonk with Lyssn
- VIP Section at the Honky Tonk with Pelago
- Dinner with Positive Development
