September 28–30, 2026
Charlotte, NC
100
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo 2026 is a trade show in Charlotte, NC with approximately 100 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
HFSE reports drawing thousands of industry peers, with 100+ exhibiting innovators and 60+ education sessions. The audience is multidisciplinary, spanning architects and designers, healthcare executives and facility directors, engineers and contractors, product and technology providers, and consultants and researchers. No precise verified attendee count is published for the 2026 edition.
You can register online through the official HFSE website. Two main pass types are offered:
Teams of three or more qualify for discounted Full Access Pass pricing during Early Bird and Regular registration. No advance session selection is required — you may attend any sessions freely during the event.
The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo was founded in 1987 by Wayne Ruga, built on the belief that design has a direct impact on healing, human experience, and healthcare outcomes. For nearly four decades, HFSE has remained at the forefront of the healthcare facilities industry, evolving alongside advancements in medicine, technology, sustainability, and care delivery while maintaining a focus on the people who use and manage these spaces. The 2026 event in Charlotte, North Carolina marks the Symposium's 39th year.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 26, 2026
The 2026 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo takes place September 28-30, 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center, located at 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
HFSE is built for professionals across the full lifecycle of healthcare facility creation and management, including architects and designers, healthcare executives and facility directors, engineers and contractors, manufacturers and technology providers, and consultants and researchers. It uniquely brings together colleagues, competitors, partners, and clients in one collaborative environment.
You can register online through the official HFSE website. A Full Access Pass includes 2½ days of conference sessions, exhibit hall access, all keynotes, a mobile app, and select meals, while an Exhibit Hall Only Pass covers the exhibit floor, keynotes, education theaters, and receptions but does not include meals. Teams of three or more qualify for discounted Full Access pricing during Early Bird and Regular registration.
HFSE features 60+ sessions, keynotes, and case studies on AI-powered healthcare operations, generational workforce shifts, resilient and sustainable design, behavioral health, technology-driven care models, pediatrics, safety, and equitable access to care. The event offers AIA, IDCEC, and EDAC continuing education credits.
HFSE offers discounted room blocks at three official hotels: The Westin Charlotte at $269 plus tax (rate expires September 7, 2026), and the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown and Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown, each at $224 plus tax (rates expire August 25, 2026). All are located in Uptown Charlotte near the convention center.
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