2026 HCD Conference + Expo to Offer Extensive Networking and Educational Opportunities in New Orleans
The 2026 HCD Conference + Expo is scheduled to take place from October 17-20 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This event will feature over 100 keynote and educational sessions, an expo hall with more than 400 vendors, and numerous networking opportunities. The conference kicks off on Saturday, October 17, with preconference activities, including two workshops and four tours of area healthcare facilities such as the Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. A welcome reception will be held in the expo hall on Sunday, October 18, marking the opening of the exhibit floor. Throughout the event, attendees can participate in sessions at the HCD Solutions Theater, covering topics from healthcare staff respite to optimizing surgical care environments. A Monday night networking party, themed “The Big Easy Social,” will take place at Mardi Gras World, offering food, drinks, and entertainment. Additional networking opportunities include meals a...
