Attendee Information
Attendee Information
Educational Tracks
The Educational Program focuses on areas critical to successful senior living operations. Educational tracks include: Executive|Leadership|HR, Independent Living, Sales & Marketing, Clinical, Memory Care|Programming, and the Mixed Tape track which touches on various content areas. Attendees may follow one track or mix sessions to meet their professional needs.CEU & NAB Credits
As always, nearly all GSLA educations sessions are NAB accredited and can be utilized for your continuing education credits for your LTC License, Skilled Nursing Administrator License, and Georgia Nurses License. The Conference is no different. As sessions are approved we will update the information below.
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Hotel Information
We are delighted to share that the 2026 GSLA Conference & Trade Show Host Hotel is the Westin Gwinnett. More information will be released soon.
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Registration Options
Conference Registration
Early Bird Registration (open June 12 - July 15)
$400 First attendee
$300* Second attendee
$125* Third attendee
$125* Each additional attendee after 3rd
Registration (after July 15)
$450 First attendee
$325* Second attendee
$175* Third attendee
$175* Each additional attendee after 3rd
*Additional registrants must be from the same Member Provider Community or Corporate Member.
On-Site Registration
GSLA MEMBER
$900 First attendee
Discounts do not apply to on-site registration.
NON-MEMBER
$1100 Each attendee
Contact memberservices@gasla for GSLA Membership information.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 22
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Pre-Conference Education
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Trade Show Registration & Exhibitor Move-In
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
GSLA Board VIP Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Dispatch Health (by invitation only)
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Attendee Registration
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Aloha, Savannah Opening Reception & Annual Cornhole Tournament
Thursday, October 23
7:15 AM
Attendee Registration Opens
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking inside of Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote Session · Governor’s Ballroom
Keynote Speaker: Kristen Hadeed
Building Cultures of Authentic Connection
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Executive|Leadership|HR · Room 107
- Keynote Breakout: Courageous Conversations
Sales|Marketing · Room 108
- Your 24/7 Online Open House: Social Media for More Leads and Move-ins
Clinical · Room 109
- Rx Check: Your Quarterly Superpower
Memory Care · Room 110
- Dining with Dignity: Creating a Mealtime Experience for Residents with Dementia
Activities | Programming · Room 111
- Fireside Chat: Resident Engagement - From Career Growth to Community Connection
Independent Living · Room 113
- Managing Risk and Liability in Independent Living
Mixed Track · Room 112
- Ready, Set, Respond! Emergency Preparedness at the Front Desk and Beyond
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch & Learning Labs: Education in Exhibit Hall
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR · Room 107
- Building a Positive Culture in Today's Evolving Senior Living Environment
Sales|Marketing · Room 108
- The Power of Curiosity-Driven Sales
Clinical · Room 109
- Delivering Value through Healthcare Integration & Collaboration
Memory Care · Room 112
- Updates in Research in Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
Activities | Programming · Room 111
- Leveraging Your Activities Program to Increase Sales
Independent Living · Room 113
- Dining and Culinary Operations in Independent Living
Mixed Track · Room 110
- Fright Awakening
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break & Learning Labs: Education in Exhibit Hall
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR · Room 107
- Empower Productivity Through Operational Excellence
Sales|Marketing · Room 108
- Beyond Drop-Ins: External Business Development
Clinical · Room 109
- Panel: Risky Business - Admissions, Readmissions, and the Census Squeeze
Memory Care · Room 110
- Dementia Friends Certificate Course
Activities | Programming · Room 111
- The Benefits of Reiki on the Physiology of Older Adults
Independent Living · Room 113
- Independent Living Marketing and Outreach
Mixed Track · Room 112
- Panel: Shared Risk Agreements 2.0: Navigating Complex Cases, Liability Layers, and
Regulatory Realities
5:00 PM
Chef Showcase: Mocktail Hour · Governor's Ballroom Foyer
Friday, October 24
8:00 AM
Attendee Registration Opens
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plated Breakfast with Providers & Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Kathy Parry
Unlock Trust – The Winning Combination
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee & Education in Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Chef Competition & Luncheon
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Breakdown
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR · Room 107
- Keynote Breakout: Building Resilient Teams
Sales|Marketing · Room 108
- How to Build (and Run) a Senior Living Marketing Engine That Works
Clinical · Room 109
- Leveraging AI and Integrated Technology for Better Resident Outcomes
Memory Care · Room 112
- Dementia Inclusion, True Belonging in Senior Living
Activities | Programming · Room 111
- Resident-Driven Programming: Let Them Lead!
Independent Living · Room 113
- Hospitality-Driven Design in Independent Living
Mixed Track · Room 110
- Dementia Friends Certificate Course
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Session with DCH
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PAC RAFFLE
No refunds are available after 8/4/2025 for cancellations.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Event Location
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
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