National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026
Event Date
October 27–30, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Exposition is a national conference for the home-based care community, hosted by the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). The 2026 edition is billed as the premier event for executive leaders shaping the future of care at home, offering a platform to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and collaborate on strategies that move organizations and the broader community forward.
The program is designed for leaders at every level and delivers forward-thinking content focused on advancing patient-centered solutions across the full care continuum — including home health, hospice, Medicaid HCBS, palliative care, and home care. Attendees are largely executives and professionals from provider organizations, along with industry partners and solution providers who exhibit at the co-located Expo.
Whether navigating today's challenges or preparing for what's next, attendees gain insights, tools, and connections to lead with purpose. The event combines keynotes, concurrent sessions, and pre-conference workshops with extensive networking, and offers CE/CME credit for eligible professionals, making it worthwhile for anyone seeking both education and peer connection in the care-at-home field.
Show Highlights
- Keynote presentations and expert-led concurrent sessions focused on executive leadership and strategy in care at home.
- Pre-conference workshops offering deeper, hands-on learning on key topics (October 27–28, 2026; additional fees apply).
- The Expo, where exhibitors and supporters showcase solutions directly to care-at-home leaders.
- CE/CME credit available for interprofessional attendees, nurses, physicians, accountants, and long-term care administrators, with a Certificate of Participation for other healthcare professionals.
- Networking through receptions, coffee breaks, and lunches.
- Alliance Foundation activities, including a fundraising gala supporting the National Alliance for Care at Home Foundation.
- A mobile app with the most up-to-date schedule, faculty, and session information.
Past conference topics have included advancing the care continuum, organizational performance improvement, leadership development, delivering quality care, and policy, advocacy, regulatory, and compliance issues.
Registration
Both Alliance members and non-members can register, and an Alliance website login is required — you will be prompted to create an account if you do not have one. Register through the official conference registration and housing portal linked from the event website.
Key points:
- Registration rates are tiered as Early Bird, Advance, and Onsite; an Advanced rate has been available for the 2026 event.
- Group registration discounts are tiered by group size and are a member-only benefit; all registrants must use the same organization email domain for the discount to auto-apply.
- Pre-conference workshops (October 27–28, 2026) are not included in main conference registration and require additional fees.
- The event is an in-person experience, with select sessions recorded for on-demand access; an on-demand-only registration option is also available.
- Registration questions: alliance_registration@goeshow.com or 847-929-9674.
History
The event is organized by the National Alliance for Care at Home, a national association headquartered at 1731 King Street, Alexandria, VA. The Alliance advocates on regulatory and legislative issues, connects a national network of providers and professionals, and provides resources for the home-based care field. Its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan responds to reimbursement pressures, workforce challenges, regulatory complexity, and rapid technological change reshaping care at home. The Annual Meeting & Exposition serves as the organization's flagship annual gathering for the care-at-home community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition held?
The event takes place October 27–30, 2026 in Washington, DC. Pre-conference workshops run October 27–28 and the main conference runs October 28–30, with most activities at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW).
Who should attend this conference?
It is designed for executive leaders and professionals across the full care-at-home continuum, including home health, hospice, Medicaid HCBS, palliative care, and home care. Industry partners and solution providers also attend and exhibit.
How do I register, and can non-members attend?
Both Alliance members and non-members can register through the official conference portal, and an Alliance website login is required (you can create an account during registration). Rates are tiered as Early Bird, Advance, and Onsite, and member-only tiered group discounts are available. For questions, contact alliance_registration@goeshow.com or 847-929-9674.
Are continuing education credits offered?
Yes. The event offers CE/CME credit for interprofessional attendees, nurses, physicians, accountants, and long-term care administrators, with a Certificate of Participation available for other non-physician healthcare professionals. Live pre-conference workshops, keynotes, and concurrent sessions offer credit.
How do I book a hotel, and what are the options near the venue?
You must register for the conference first to access discounted group rates within the official room block through the registration and housing portal. Official hotels include the Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott (both about 0.2 miles away) and the Grand Hyatt Washington (about 0.4 miles). The hotel reservation deadline is October 4, 2026, and rooms may sell out sooner.
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