GSLA Conference & Tradeshow
700+
Attendees
7
Industry Tracks
22
Breakout Sessions
33
NAB Hours
EVERY STORY
Every story has a beginning. A moment that brought you to this work, a resident who changed how you see it, a colleague who reminded you why it matters. In senior living, those stories don't just shape individuals - they shape an entire industry.
At the 2026 GSLA Conference & Trade Show, Every Story is our celebration of the people behind this profession and the experiences that define it - the hard ones, the joyful ones, and the quietly profound ones that stay with you. Every role in our industry carries a story worth telling, and Every Story belongs in this conversation.
Join us as professionals from across Georgia and the country come together to learn, connect, and be reminded that the work we do - and the stories we carry - move us forward. Every Story.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 28
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Pre-Conference Education
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trade Show Registration & Exhibitor Move-In
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Attendee Registration
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Opening Reception & Chefs Showcase: featuring the 2026 Annual Cornhole Tournament
Thursday, October 29
7:15 AM
Attendee Registration Opens
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking inside the Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Executive|Leadership|HR
Sales|Marketing
Clinical
Memory Care
Activities | Programming
Independent Living
Mixed Track
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch & Learning Labs inside Exhibit Hall
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR
Sales|Marketing
Clinical
Memory Care
Activities | Programming
Independent Living
Mixed Track
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break & Learning Labs inside Exhibit Hall
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR
Sales|Marketing
Clinical
Memory Care
Activities | Programming
Independent Living
Mixed Track
5:30 PM
GSLA Board VIP Cocktail Reception (by invitation only)
Friday, October 30
8:00 AM
Attendee Registration Opens
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Session & Legislator of the Year Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break & Learning Labs inside Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Competition & Luncheon
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Executive|Leadership|HR
Sales|Marketing
Clinical
Memory Care
Activities | Programming
Independent Living
Mixed Track
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Regulatory Session with the Department of Community Health (DCH)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PAC RAFFLE (must be present to win)
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email: conference@gasla.org for more information.
2025 Conference Attendee Quote
"I’ve noticed the depth of the sessions continues to improve, especially the legal sessions, which are incredibly valuable right now. I would highly recommend this experience, as it provides a meaningful opportunity for professionals to exchange ideas, discuss growth, and support one another in excelling within the senior care field."
2025 Conference Exhibitor
"A great opportunity to network and learn from others, this was our first time attending, and we found it incredibly valuable. The event was well organized, and the attendees were highly engaged."
2025 Conference Attendee Quote
"Georgia Senior Living Association does an incredible job of creating an environment
that 'should be' competitive and changing it to collaborative."
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Event Location
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
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