ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is devoted to how the design of responsibly built environments directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of healthcare facilities now and into the future. Conference sessions cover a broad range of topics, all relevant to today’s healthcare facilities.

The 2025 Conference Program is currently being finalized.

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2024 SPEAKER GALLERY

Interested in earning CEUs?

We offer many opportunities for attendees to receive continuing education credits from several accrediting organizations, simply by participating in facility tours, pre-conference workshops, keynotes, and educational breakout sessions.

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2024 Conference Program Tracks

AIA-AAH Forums

Addresses critical themes related to major issues and trends in healthcare facility design.

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AMFP Lessons Learned

Association Meetings & Events, hosted by our partners at the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP)

Association: AAHID

Association Meetings & Events, hosted by our partners at the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID)

Association: ACHA

Association Meetings & Events, hosted by our partners at the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)

Association: AIA-AAH

Association Meetings & Events, hosted by our partners at the American Institute of Architects – Academy of Architecture for Health (AIA-AAH)

Behavioral Health

Delivers an overview of recent developments in mental and behavioral health treatment and the various environments and design factors that support effective care delivery.

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Cancer Care

Explores the latest developments in cancer care practices and the settings that promote human-centered approaches to providing holistic, effective treatment.

Clinical Perspectives

Shares clinical perspectives and information in relation to healthcare design solutions. These programs are CE-certified for nursing clinicians but applicable to all attendees.

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Community Concerns

Highlights projects/programs that advance the areas of community health and wellness, health equity and access to care, as well as topics related to diversity and inclusion.

Deep Dive

Deep-dive workshops allow attendees to delve deeper into myriad topics, including new initiatives, case studies, and innovative processes. Attendees will enjoy in-depth presentations, and participate in interactive dialogue with workshop speakers and fellow workshop attendees.

Emergency Environments

Offers insight into environments that support the latest treatment and operational trends in emergency and urgent care settings, offering topics across both general and specialty patient populations.

Facilities and Project Management

Presents an array of topics that cover the spectrum of facility management and today’s critical issues.

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Interactive Roundtable

Interactive roundtables offer a focused yet fun and informal programming experience on many topics and interest areas. Plan to listen, ask questions, and share your own thoughts and ideas.

New Models and Innovations

Offers a look at emerging solutions and trends shaping the future of healthcare project planning and design as well as care delivery.

Pediatrics

Shares the latest developments in pediatric care and the various environmental factors that play a role in successful treatment experiences.

Planning, Design, and Construction

Presents myriad case studies and project delivery approaches, as well as outcomes achieved. This track offers tools, techniques, and solutions that lead to success across a range of project types and settings.

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Research and Outcomes

Offers overviews of research studies and post-occupancy evaluations across various types of healthcare settings, with a focus on key takeaways and lessons learned that can be applied to design work today.

Sustainability and Resiliency

Offers fresh perspectives on the building systems, operations, and environments that help healthcare systems and facilities achieve enhanced sustainability and resiliency across varying building types, locations, and budgets.

Join us Oct. 25-28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!

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