Discover all that the HCD Conference + Expo has to offer—both on and off the show floor. From feature areas and networking lounges to unique activations like the Headshot Lounge and a $10,000 Cash Giveaway, these spaces are designed to inspire, connect, and recharge. Whether you’re exploring the latest in healthcare design, focusing on sustainability and patient-centered solutions, or simply taking a moment to relax, every experience is crafted to spark ideas and create opportunities.

The lounge is more than a break area—it’s a gathering place. Stop in to relax, recharge, and engage with other attendees in a welcoming environment designed to foster connection. Whether you’re looking to collaborate on ideas, meet new peers, or simply take a breather, this is your space to recharge both personally and professionally.

2025 HCD Power Lounge Designer/Sponsor: OM Seating

The Solutions Theater is your opportunity to learn directly from exhibitors and industry partners as they highlight their latest products, services, and success stories. With short, focused sessions running throughout the event, you’ll gain valuable knowledge on emerging tools and approaches that address today’s challenges. Located in the expo hall, it’s an easy and engaging way to expand your expertise and connect with providers.

2025 HCD Solutions Theater Sponsors: AMFP, Construction Specialties, Durapods, Tarkett, Trelleborg, Ultrafabrics

Step into our FIRST-EVER Headshot Lounge on the HCD show floor and update your professional headshot! Our photography team will capture several shots, and you’ll walk away with retouched, high-resolution images delivered in minutes—perfect for your LinkedIn profile, company website, or professional portfolio. 

2025 HCD Headshot Lounge Sponsor: Staples Business

The Cash Giveaway drawing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 12:45 p.m. on the Solutions Theater stage in the Exhibit Hall. Attendees can enter by picking up an entry card at registration, collecting stamps from the listed companies on the show floor, and returning the completed card to the Healthcare Design magazine booth by noon that day. Each attendee is limited to one entry, and you must be present at the drawing to claim the prize. Please note, this sweepstakes is open to attendee registration types only—exhibitors, non-exhibiting manufacturers, and reps are not eligible.

2025 HCD Cash Giveaway Sponsors: AcornVac/Whitehall, AVA by Novalis, Ever Chairs, Ghent Healthcare, Inpro, OneFlor USA, PoliLam, Proximity Systems, Sitmatic, Visa Lighting

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 4:15–4:45 p.m. for an exclusive first look at the Healthcare Design Gallery, featuring standout projects from leading design firms. Enjoy light refreshments while exploring the innovative work on display, connecting with colleagues, and gaining inspiration from creative solutions shaping the future of healthcare design. 

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 4:30–7 p.m. for the Welcome Reception, following the Gallery Preview + Reception. This event officially kicks off the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, offering drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and valuable networking opportunities in the Exhibit Hall. Connect with colleagues, meet new peers, and get an early look at the latest products and services from leading companies as you set the stage for a productive and inspiring HCD experience.

Take a moment to recharge at the Coffee Break Stations located throughout the conference between sessions. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, continuing conversations from sessions, or preparing for what’s ahead. It’s the perfect opportunity to refuel, network, and make the most of your conference experience.

Meals are included throughout the conference to keep you energized and connected. Highlights include the HCD Magazine Awards Luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 12:15–1:45 p.m., followed by the Welcome Reception that evening from 4:30–7 p.m. Enjoy breakfast in the Ballroom Lobby on Oct. 27 and 28 until 8 a.m., and join colleagues for lunch in the Expo Hall on both days from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. These shared meals are a great way to network, celebrate achievements, and make the most of your conference and expo experience!