Austin, Texas • February 18-20, 2027
DPC Launchpad 2027
Dream It. Build It. Grow It.
Lone Star Court • Limited VIP Skills Day • Early Bird Open
A practical, energizing conference experience for NPs and PAs building the future of Direct Primary Care.
Real DPC strategy. Meaningful connection. Hands-on learning. Austin energy.
Early Bird pricing ends September 30, 2026 or when the first 50 tickets are sold. VIP is limited to only 40 spots.
WHY DPC LAUNCHPAD?
Austin isn't just the location.
It's the launch point.
DPC Launchpad was created for nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are tired of generic healthcare conferences and ready for conversations that actually move their practices forward.
Whether you're dreaming about starting your own clinic, actively building, or looking for your next level of growth, you'll leave Austin with practical strategies, meaningful relationships, and renewed momentum.
No fluff.
No giant exhibit halls.
No sitting quietly in the back row.
Just real DPC, real conversations, and real growth.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
One conference.
Two ways to experience it.
Whether you're coming for the conference alone or want the full VIP hands-on experience, there's a seat waiting for you in Austin.
Conference Pass
February 19-20
Early Bird Pricing
✔ Full Conference Access
✔ All Main Stage Sessions
✔ Breakfast Each Morning
✔ Hot Coffee Bar
✔ Snacks & Refreshments
✔ Opening Night Party
✔ 90-Minute Networking Lunch Breaks
VIP HANDS-ON SKILLS DAY
What You’ll Practice
Practical procedures, CEU training, and clinical skills you can bring back to practice immediately.
🩺 Procedures
• Local anesthesia
• Paronychia release
• Nail trephination
• Abscess I&D and packing
• Ring removal and cutting
✂️ Skin + Office Skills
• Cryotherapy
• Shave biopsy
• Punch biopsy
• Cerumen impaction removal
• Fluorescein stain + Wood’s lamp use
💉 Bonus Training
• Trigger point injections
• Arthrocentesis / joint injections
• SPG nerve block for migraine management
Included with VIP Pass only.
IT'S MORE THAN A CONFERENCE
Why Attendees Love Launchpad
The education matters. The connections change everything.
🤝 Real Relationships
Meet clinicians who understand the challenges, victories, and realities of building a Direct Primary Care practice.
💡 Practical Ideas
Walk away with actionable strategies, tools, and ideas you can implement as soon as you return home.
🚀 Renewed Momentum
Leave inspired, energized, and reminded why you chose Direct Primary Care in the first place.
WHAT DOES LAUNCHPAD LOOK LIKE?
Take a Look at Past Launchpad Agendas
While the 2027 speaker lineup is still being built, here's a look at the conversations, strategies, and education we've brought to the Launchpad stage in previous years.
DPC LAUNCHPAD 2026
Foundation. Growth. Strategy.
DAY 1
Foundation, Mindset & Momentum
8:00 AM| Breakfast + Welcome
9:00 AM | Mindset Shift: From Provider to Entrepreneur
Brian Fretwell
9:30 AM | What is DPC & How to Make It Work
DPC 101 + Startup Stories
Monica McKitterick
10:15 AM| Break & Stretch
10:30 AM | Transitioning from FFS to DPC
Amanda Price
11:15 AM | Integrative Medicine & Revenue-Boosting Services
Penni Vachon
12:00 PM| Lunch
1:00 PM | Networking, Community Impact & Relationship ROI
John Rothwell
1:45 PM| Sponsor Spotlight
2:00 PM | Money Talks: Bookkeeping + What Your Numbers Are Telling You
Dan Luna
2:45 PM| Break & Snacks
3:00 PM | Marketing Must-Haves: Branding, Website & First Impressions
Stephani McGirr
4:00 PM | How to Use AI to Create Unlimited Marketing Content Without Living on Camera
Steven Schwartz
4:45 PM | Keynote: Overcoming Adversity in DPC
Lisa Magary
5:30 PM| Wrap-Up & Happy Hour
DAY 2
Growth, Systems & Strategy
8:00 AM| Breakfast + Welcome Back
9:00 AM | Systems, SOPs, Virtual Assistants & Efficiency Tech
Monica McKitterick
9:45 AM | Scaling Your Practice with Purpose: B2B Sales & Strategy
Brian Fretwell
10:30 AM| Break & Stretch
10:45 AM | Liability Insurance
Mark Price
11:30 AM | Hormones in DPC: Adding Hormone Therapy Services
Nico Misleh
12:15 PM| Lunch
1:15 PM| Sponsor Spotlight
1:30 PM | Leads on Repeat: Automating Your Lead Generation
Stephani McGirr
2:15 PM | Social Media Strategy: Going from Crickets to Conversions
Shane Grindle
3:00 PM| Break & Snacks
3:15 PM | Avoiding Burnout: Work-Life Balance, Boundaries & Time Off Strategies
Amanda Price
4:00 PM | Live Q&A / Hot Seat Sessions
Panel
5:00 PM| Final Cheers, Photos & Farewell
WHERE IT STARTED
DPC Launchpad 2025
Our first Launchpad brought together DPC clinicians for a weekend of entrepreneurship, growth, marketing, employer partnerships, integrative medicine, legal education, and community.
Friday, February 7
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Cocktail Party
Sponsored by Decent
Each attendee received two drink tickets. Additional drinks were available for purchase directly from the bartender.
Saturday, February 8
8:00 AM | Breakfast Bar
Sponsored by Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN, PEACE Center for Healing & Amanda Price, The DPC NP Podcast
9:00 - 10:45 AM | Being an Entrepreneur AND Starting a DPC
Brian Fretwell, PA-C
10:45 - 11:00 AM | Snack & Drink Break
Sponsored by Thea Health
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Marketing & Branding
Dr. Shane Grindle, APRN
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | The 100-Patient Playbook: Fueling Growth in Your First Year of DPC
Dr. Alesha Logan, APRN
12:30 - 2:00 PM | Lunch
Sponsor-led 15-minute talk blocks
2:00 - 2:45 PM | Transitioning from FFS to DPC
Amanda Price
2:45 - 3:30 PM | Unlocking Employer Partnerships: Expanding Market Share in DPC through B2B Strategies
Dr. John Rothwell, APRN
3:30 - 5:00 PM | Q&A Panel
Sunday, February 9
8:00 AM | Breakfast Bar
Sponsored by Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN, PEACE Center for Healing & Amanda Price, The DPC NP Podcast
9:00 AM | Integrative Medicine & Complementary Services in DPC
Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN
10:00 AM | Legal Aspects of DPC
Kat Nicol
11:00 AM | Final Q&A & Program End
THE VENUE
Austin Is Calling
DPC Launchpad 2027 is heading to Lone Star Court in Austin, Texas — a boutique hotel experience designed for connection, conversation, and community.
🤠 Authentic Austin
Lone Star Court blends modern comfort with classic Texas charm, creating a unique experience that feels more like a retreat than a traditional conference hotel.
🍽️ The Domain
Walk to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, nightlife, and an entire food truck park located just steps from the conference venue.
🤝 Built For Connection
Everything happens in one place, making it easy to build relationships, continue conversations after sessions, and connect with fellow DPC clinicians.
Stay Where The Action Happens
We've secured a discounted room block exclusively for DPC Launchpad attendees at Lone Star Court.
Lone Star Court is our official conference hotel and the heart of the DPC Launchpad experience.
By staying on property, you'll be steps away from every session, networking opportunity, breakfast, coffee bar, and spontaneous hallway conversation that makes Launchpad special.
Located in Austin's vibrant Domain district, you'll also enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and an entire food truck park just outside the hotel.
⚠️ Our room block is limited and is expected to sell out before conference week.
Secure Your Spot in Austin
Early Bird pricing will not last forever. Register now and join us February 18-20, 2027 at Lone Star Court in Austin, Texas.
