Fall isn’t just another busy season for the aging services sector and the healthcare industry. It is the time to make decisions for the next financial year.
By the time September rolls in, Leaders will be occupied in-
- Finalizing the Budgets
- Evaluating Partnerships
- Shaping 2027 Priorities
This implies the events you choose to attend in the Fall aren’t about visibility, they’re about outcomes.
Here’s a curated list of must-attend senior living and healthcare events in Fall 2026, to help you with your strategy for the next year.
The Big Rooms (High-Impact National Events)
LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo
- Website: https://annualmeeting.leadingage.org/
- Dates: October 25–28, 2026
- Registration Status: Open
This is the most influential gathering in senior living.
If you’re looking to connect with:
- Executive directors
- Operators
- Innovation leaders
This is where strategic conversations begin and often continue beyond the event.
HLTH Conference
- Website: https://hlth.com/events/usa/
- Dates: November 15–18, 2026
- Registration Status: TBD
Where healthcare meets innovation.
This is the room for:
- AI in healthcare
- Digital health leaders
- Strategic partnerships
If you’re thinking beyond operations and would like to venture into transformation, then this is where these conversations will take place.
NIC Fall Conference
- Website: https://fallconference.nic.org/
- Dates: October 21–23, 2026
- Registration Status: Open
Focused on capital, investment, and strategy in senior housing.
If your work touches:
- Growth strategy
- Investment
- Market expansion
This is where capital meets operators.
Regional & State Conferences
HCANJ Annual Convention & Expo
- Website: https://www.hcanj.org
- Dates: October 27–28, 2026
- Registration Status: TBD
A highly targeted room with strong operator presence.
Less noise. More access. Better conversations.
CALA Fall Conference & Trade Show
- Website: https://www.caassistedliving.org
- Dates: November 2–4, 2026
- Registration Status: TBD
One of the most active state-level senior living events.
Great for:
- Regional operators
- Partnerships
- On-ground insights
OALA Fall Conference & Trade Show
- Website: https://www.oala.org
- Dates: TBD (Typically October)
- Registration Status: TBD
A strong regional gathering for assisted living providers.
Keep an eye on this if Ohio is part of your market strategy.
AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo
- Website: https://www.ahcancal.org
- Dates: TBD (Typically October)
- Registration Status: TBD
A major event for:
- Skilled nursing
- Post-acute care
- Policy and operations
If your focus includes compliance, reimbursement, or operations; this is a key room.
