The conference and trade show for healthcare design professionals
HCD Conference + Expo is where learning, innovation, and design converge. Discover the latest in healthcare planning and construction, connect with industry leaders, and find inspiration to design healing spaces that transform lives. Elevate your expertise, spark new ideas, and shape the future of healthcare environments—be where groundbreaking design begins. Read more >>
WHY ATTEND?
As an attendee, you have access to 100+ sessions with the latest research & trends in healthcare design. You’ll also get face-time with industry leaders & suppliers at networking events, keynotes, and on the show floor.
WHY EXHIBIT?
As an exhibitor, you will not only reach your target market, but will also forge new relationships, deepen your knowledge of the industry, and have a direct impact on healthcare design. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
2026 IFHE World Congress
Join the global stage for healthcare design! The 2026 IFHE World Congress co-locates with HCD Conference + Expo, Oct. 17–20 in vibrant New Orleans.
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Celebrating design excellence: See the 2025 Nightingale Award winners honored at HCD in Kansas City for their outstanding contributions to healthcare design. Early Entry for 2026 awards opens July 15.
Healthcare Design News
The 127-bed facility is reportedly the largest tribal hospital in the U.S. The post Cherokee Nation Health Services Opens $470M...
The 60,000-square-foot freestanding facility houses 50 beds, including a 12-bed brain injury unit. The post Centra Rehabilitation Hospital Opens In...
The firm adds five new hires with experience in architecture and interior design. The post Gresham Smith Expands Healthcare Practice...
Join us Oct. 17-20, 2026, in New Orleans for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!