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.
Healthcare Design News
The 250,000-square-foot hospital houses 66 inpatient beds and eight ORs. The post Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center Opens In...
A variety of sessions at this year’s conference in New Orleans will explore design and planning strategies to expand access,...
Shan Jiang, associate principal and director of research at GBBN Architects (Pittsburgh), is the 2026 HCD 10 Researcher. The post...
Join us Oct. 17-20, 2026, in New Orleans for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!