Attendee
When/where is the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo?
The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is being held Oct. 25-28, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. The conference will begin on the 25th, and the expo will kick off on the 26th. We hope to see you there! Add it to your calendar >>
How do I register for the conference? What is the cost to attend?
The registration portal for the 2025 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is not yet open. Click here to get show updates in the meantime!
If I am having issues registering for the conference, who do I contact?
Registration for the 2025 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is not yet open. Stay in-the-know >>
Can I get a guest pass for my spouse/partner/family member?
All HCD Conference + Expo attendees must have a badge. Personal guest badges are available for purchase in registration for non-industry persons, and can only be added to a Full-Conference pass registration. Guest passes include access to keynotes, conference-provided networking events, and the exhibit hall during exhibit hall hours.
Guests must be accompanied by their Full-Conference pass holder during all HCD-hosted events. Guests are prohibited from attending education sessions, tours, workshops, interactive discussions, and pre-conference offerings.
Are there any special travel and hotel discounts related to the conference?
Yes! When the housing site launches, please book your stay through HCD’s official housing provider, EventSphere, for the best rates and availability. Learn more >>
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, but it’s still in development. The 2025 mobile app will launch 4-6 weeks before HCD stages in Kansas City (Oct. 25-28, 2025). Stay tuned for more updates.
Does the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo offer continuing education credits? From what organizations?
Yes! The Healthcare Design Conference plans its educational content to comply with the accreditation requirements accepted by most major credentialing organizations. Because continuing education requirements differ among state and national agencies, attendees should contact their credentialing agencies for specific acceptance requirements. Attendees receive CE credits for participating in the following educational opportunities: facility tours, pre-conference workshops, keynotes, and educational breakout sessions.
To receive Continuing Education Credits, the following criteria must be met:
- 1. Conference registration fees must be paid in full. Attendees must attend the entire session (i.e., no leaving before the session ends).
- 2. Attendee’s badge must be scanned by the room monitor at the start of every session. It is the attendee’s responsibility to ensure their badge is scanned.
- 3. All CE provider forms must be completed and legible to receive your certificates. Conference attendees who do not fulfill these requirements will not receive a certificate of attendance. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Click here to learn more.
What are the expo hours?
This exhibit hall at the Kansas City Convention Center will be open as follows (subject to change):
Sunday, Oct. 26
4:30-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
I already registered. When and where can I pick up my show badge?
When you arrive at the Kansas City Convention Center, you may pick up your badge at registration. It will be open as follows (subject to change):
Friday, Oct. 24
12-6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26
6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
How can I subscribe to Healthcare Design magazine?
Subscribe here to receive Healthcare Design Magazine.
Exhibitor
How do I get exhibitor badges for my booth staff?
The registration portal for the 2025 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is not yet open. Stay tuned!
Click here to reserve a booth for your company.
Please note: All exhibitors must register for HCD exhibitor badges in advance. Exhibiting companies receive one (1) exhibitor conference badge and two (2) exhibitor expo only badges per 100 sq ft. of booth space.
If I am having issues registering for the conference, who do I contact?
The registration portal for the 2025 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is not yet open. Stay tuned!
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, but it’s still in development. The 2025 mobile app will launch 4-6 weeks before HCD stages in Kansas City (Oct. 25-28, 2025). Stay tuned for more updates.
What does the floor plan look like?
The 2025 floor plan can be viewed here >>
What are the expo hours?
This exhibit hall at the Kansas City Convention Center will be open as follows (subject to change):
Sunday, Oct. 26
4:30-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Does the venue have Wi-Fi?
This information will be announced closer to the show.
How do I order a scanner?
When launched, information about ordering lead retrieval units can be found in the Exhibitor Kit. Check back soon!
What is the Move-In/Move-Out process?
This information will be announced closer to the event.
Our booth staff is already registered. When and where can we pick up our show badges?
When you arrive at the Kansas City Convention Center, you may pick up your badge at registration. It will be open as follows (subject to change):
Friday, Oct. 24
12-6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26
6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27
6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Are there any special travel and hotel discounts related to the conference?
Yes! When the housing site launches, please book your stay through HCD’s official housing provider, EventSphere, for the best rates and availability. Learn more >>
How can I subscribe to Healthcare Design magazine?
Subscribe here to receive Healthcare Design Magazine.
Join us Oct. 25-28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!