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Executive / HR / Leadership

Designed for senior leaders, administrators, and HR professionals, this track explores high-level strategies to strengthen operations, improve workforce engagement, and lead through change. Topics include staff retention, organizational culture, risk management, and leadership development.
Thursday October. 23rd

Keynote 1 Breakout: Courageous Conversations, Kristen Hadeed | 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Building a Positive Culture in Today's Evolving Senior Living Environment, Kathy Rainwater-Roe, Phoenix Senior Living | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Empower Productivity Through Operational Excellence, Aaron Fish, Trestle Hospitality Concepts | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Friday October. 24th

Panel: Shared Risk, Friday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Sales & Marketing

This track is built for marketing and sales professionals looking to drive census and connect with today’s senior living consumers. Sessions cover digital marketing, referral strategies, brand positioning, and creative ways to communicate value and build trust.
Thursday October. 23rd

Your 24/7 Online Open House, Regan Troy, Troy Social | 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
The Power of Curiosity Driven Sales, Jessica Phaup & Kelly Myers KBJ Consulting | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Beyond Drop-Ins: External Business Development, Ashley Lowery, Optimized Senior Living | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Friday October. 24th

How to Build (and Run) a Senior Living Marketing Engine That Works, Kevin Miles, Senior Living CMO | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Memory Care

Focused on advancing dementia and memory care services, this track includes innovative approaches to engagement, environment, communication, and staff training.
Thursday October. 23rd

Updates in Research in Alzheimer's and Related Dementia, Carolyn Clevenger & Laura Medders Emory Integrated Memory Care
Dining with Dignity: Creating a Mealtime Experience for Residents with Dementia

Friday October. 24th

Dementia Inclusion, True Belonging in Senior Living, Melissa Dillon, Senior Resource Group & Charles de Vilmorin, Life Loop

Mixed

Thursday, October. 23rd

Ready, Set, Respond! Emergency Preparedness at the Front Desk and Beyond, Ryan Mills, Accushield | 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Fright Awakening Juanita Gichana, Uniquely Spoken LLC | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Keynote 2 Breakout: Building Resilient Teams | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Friday, October. 24th

Dementia Friends | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Activities / Programming

Creative, energizing, and practical—this track is ideal for life enrichment teams, directors, and engagement staff. Topics include inclusive programming, creative engagement, documentation, and collaboration with care teams to improve quality of life.
Thursday October. 23rd

Activities Panel on Career Opportunities | 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Leveraging Your Activities Program to Increase Sales, Jocelyn Schrader with JMS Consulting LLC | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Benefits of Reiki on the Physiology of Older Adults, Andrea Valdez with Visiting Angels | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Friday October 24th

Resident-Driven Programming: Let Them Lead! | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Clinical

Tailored for nurses, wellness directors, and clinical leadership, this track dives into best practices for medication management, compliance, resident safety, and improving health outcomes.
Thursday, October. 23rd

Rx Check: Your Quarterly Superpower, Lori Newcomb, Guardian | 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Delivering Value through Healthcare Integration & Collaboration | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel: Census Push; Risk Reduction | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Friday, October. 24th

Leveraging AI and Integrated Technology for Better Resident Outcomes | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Learning Labs

These sessions are focused, fast-paced, highly practical, and on a variety of topics.

Thursday, Oct. 23 | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (Exhibit Hall)
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM (Exhibit Hall)
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Exhibit Hall)
Friday, Oct. 24 | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (Exhibit Hall)
Friday, Oct. 24 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Exhibit Hall)

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Conference Agenda

Day 1: Monday, March 9

8:00AM - 4:00PM

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Day 2: Tuesday, March 10

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Day 3: Wednesday, March 11

9:30AM - 2:00PM

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