NACHC | Community Health Institute & Expo 2026
Event Date
August 16–18, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe CHI – Community Health Conference & EXPO, hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), takes place August 16–18, 2026, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, NV. It is described as the premiere annual gathering of the nation's Community Health Centers, the largest network of primary care providers in the country, delivering the latest in science, education, practice, and policy that health centers need to stay competitive and financially stable.
CHI draws Community Health Center executives, medical directors, clinicians, administrators, and board members, along with professionals from Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs). The conference addresses critical challenges facing health centers as demand for affordable primary care rises, creating a forum to exchange proven solutions and innovative practices amid financial pressures and workforce competition.
Attendees can learn from industry and thought leaders about strategies that enhance financial sustainability and care quality, network with colleagues from across the country and U.S. territories, and connect with new partners while discovering products and technologies that support health center operations and growth. For anyone in the community health center movement, CHI is positioned as an unmatched capacity-building and networking opportunity.
Show Highlights
Key features of the 2026 program include:
- Education across science, practice, and policy — sessions covering emerging disciplines, workforce development, technology, and innovative care models that address pressing public health challenges.
- Health Center Governance Summit — a dedicated program for board members, included with full conference registration (subject to capacity).
- Exhibit Hall / EXPO — a marquee exposition where attendees connect with vendors offering products, services, and technologies for health center operations.
- Pre-Conference & Special Events — additional sessions and networking events (some requiring separate registration fees).
- Networking receptions — public networking events connecting professionals from across the U.S. and its territories.
The official conference program was scheduled to be announced in April 2026, and attendees can follow updates using the hashtag #CHICon26.
Attendance
NACHC describes CHI as its largest and most important annual gathering. In 2023, the organization noted the event was an annual gathering of more than 2,000 community health center executives, medical directors, clinicians, and board members, along with professionals from HCCNs and PCAs. For the 2025 edition in Chicago, NACHC reported that the conference brought together nearly 3,000 CHC leaders alongside more than 180 exhibitors. The audience is composed of purchasing decision makers and recommenders seeking solutions to improve health center business operations and patient care.
Registration
Registration for CHI 2026 is open and can be completed online or by submitting a downloadable PDF registration form via mail or email. To register online, each registrant must have a unique email address and a NACHC user account.
Full Conference Registration (includes all sessions subject to capacity, networking events/receptions, and Exhibit Hall entry):
- Member: $1,415 early (until 6/16/26) / $1,500 advance (until 7/16/26) / $1,565 regular or onsite
- Non-Member: $3,000 / $3,100 / $3,250
- Federal Gov. Official: $1,415 / $1,500 / $1,565
- Full-Time Student: $850 / $900 / $950
One-Day Registration:
- Member: $1,020 / $1,100 / $1,170
- Non-Member: $2,300 / $2,500 / $2,600
Member pricing is based on current NACHC Organizational Membership status (dues current through June 30, 2026). No registration is processed without payment. Cancellations must be in writing and received on or before Thursday, August 6, 2026 (a $100 processing fee applies); cancellations after that date are non-refundable. Additional fees apply for pre- or post-conference events. Pricing is subject to change.
History
CHI is organized by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), which was founded in 1971 to promote efficient, high-quality, comprehensive, patient-centered health care that is accessible and community directed. NACHC serves as the leading national advocacy organization for community-based health centers and works closely with State and Regional Primary Care Associations. Over the years, CHI has grown into what NACHC calls the largest and most important annual gathering of community health center leaders, clinicians, staff, and board members, drawing thousands of attendees and well over 150 exhibitors as Community Health Centers now serve tens of millions of patients across more than 17,000 sites nationwide.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort at the heart of the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip, positioned between the Bellagio and Park MGM resorts. It opened in December 2009 and is the largest and tallest structure at CityCenter, with 61-story steel-and-glass towers and approximately 4,000 rooms. Amenities include a large casino floor, a spa, numerous restaurants and bars, and adjacent luxury shopping at The Shops at Crystals. A resort fee applies to hotel stays.
Parking
Aria offers on-site self-parking and valet parking. The self-parking garage is accessed via City Center Place (W. Aria Place) off Las Vegas Boulevard, and valet is available at the Main Valet (off Las Vegas Blvd) and the North Valet (off Harmon Avenue).
- Self-parking for visitors currently starts around $20 on weekdays; valet is roughly $40 per day (rates change and may be higher during special events).
- Registered hotel guests receive in-and-out privileges across MGM Resorts properties within the same 24-hour period and parking type.
- The self-park garage has a height clearance of about 7'3" and does not accommodate oversized vehicles.
Nearby alternative garages include The Cosmopolitan and Park MGM, roughly 0.2 miles away.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), roughly 3 to 4 miles from Aria, with a typical drive time of about 10–20 minutes; a taxi runs approximately $19–$27. Aria does not operate a complimentary airport shuttle, so guests arrange their own transportation.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxis serve designated pick-up/drop-off areas at Aria.
- Public transit: RTC Southern Nevada buses, including the Deuce on the Strip, stop near Aria; the SDX/Deuce connects the Strip to the South Strip Transit Terminal. Budget travelers can reach the airport by bus for a few dollars, though it takes around 40 minutes with transfers.
- Driving: From LAS, the most direct route to Aria is via Las Vegas Boulevard.
Nearby Hotels
The conference hotel is the Aria Resort & Casino itself, so on-site rooms are the most convenient option. Aria sits within the CityCenter complex on the center Strip, placing several other hotels within walking distance:
- Vdara Hotel & Spa — adjacent within CityCenter
- Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas — adjacent within CityCenter
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas — about 0.2 miles
- Park MGM — about 0.2 miles
- Bellagio — a short walk north via CityCenter walkways
Refer to NACHC's Hotel & Travel page for the official conference room block and booking details.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 CHI Community Health Conference & Expo?
The 2026 CHI takes place August 16-18, 2026, at the Aria Resort & Casino, located at 3730 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158.
Who should attend CHI?
CHI is designed for Community Health Center executives, medical directors, clinicians, administrators, and board members, along with leaders from Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs). Vendors and exhibitors serving health centers also attend.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Full conference registration for NACHC members starts at $1,415 early-bird, while non-members start at $3,000, with student and one-day rates also available. You can register online through NACHC's registration portal or by submitting the PDF registration form, and each registrant needs a NACHC account with a unique email address.
What is included with a full conference registration?
Full conference registration includes access to all sessions subject to capacity (including the Health Center Governance Summit), public networking events and receptions, and Exhibit Hall entry for the duration of the conference. Additional fees apply for pre- or post-conference events.
Why is CHI worth attending?
CHI is NACHC's largest annual gathering, bringing together nearly 3,000 community health center leaders and more than 180 exhibitors in recent years. It offers cutting-edge education on financial sustainability and care quality, nationwide networking, and access to new products, partners, and technologies for health centers.
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