The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is being held Oct. 17-20, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The conference will begin on the 18th, and the expo will kick off on the 19th. We hope to see you there! Add it to your calendar >>
Rates vary by registration type and will increase as we get closer to the event—register early to save!
View pricing and rate tiers.
If you need help registering or have questions about your current registration record, our customer service team is here to help.
Click here to contact HCD Registration Customer Service, or call +1 833-859-6126 Monday–Friday, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT.
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.
Guests must be accompanied by their Full-Conference pass holder during all HCD-hosted events. Guests are prohibited from attending conference sessions, tours, workshops, interactive discussions, and pre-conference offerings.
Yes! Please book your stay through HCD’s official housing partner for the best rates and availability. Learn more >>
Yes! App detials coming soon.
Yes! The Healthcare Design Conference plans its educational content to comply with accreditation requirements accepted by most major credentialing organizations.
- Conference registration fees must be paid in full
- Attendees must attend the entire session
- Badges must be scanned at the start of each session
Click here to learn more.
Sunday, Oct. 18
4:30–7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
9:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
7 a.m.–3 p.m.
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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.
Contact HCD Registration Customer Service, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EDT
Phone: +1 833-859-6126
Email: [email protected]
Yes! App detials coming soon.
Click here to view the 2026 floor plan.
Sunday, Oct. 18
4:30–7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
9:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the food courts, corridors, and public spaces for light use (email and basic browsing). For higher-bandwidth needs, contact The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Event Technology Services at 504-582-3095 or [email protected].
The Lead Capture System for the 2026 event is included with every booth purchase and provides unlimited access for your entire team through the official HCD Connect app. Click here to learn more.
Move-in & Setup:
Friday, Oct. 16
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
All displays must be completely installed by noon on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Move-out:
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1–10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
8:00 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Yes! Please book your stay through HCD’s official housing partner for the best rates and availability. Learn more >>
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Join us Oct. 17-20, 2026, in New Orleans for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!