
NACHC | Community Health Institute & Expo 2026
The **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.