2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Description
March 16-18, 2026
Younes Conference Center South
Kearney, Nebraska
Conference Theme: CHANGEMAKERS
The 2026 Annual Conference & Expo brings together aging services professionals from across Nebraska for three days of learning, collaboration, and practical insights.
Receive a 5% early-bird discount when you register by February 16, 2026! Discount will be shown on final payment screen.
With conference registration you will RSVP for the following conference events:
- March 16, 2026 2:00-5:00 pm, Pre-Conference Session: Beyond Retention: Rethinking How We Support and Retain the Workforce That Powers Aging Services (Separate, but you can add the Pre-Conference session when you register).
- March 16, 2026 5:00-6:00 pm, Welcome Reception (included in both pre-conference AND conference registration)
- March 17, 2026 Day 1 of conference, featuring the conference kickoff, education breakout sessions, and the annual award luncheon
- March 17, 2026 Signature Social: Dinner, drinks, and entertainment at The American Automobile Experience in Kearney
- March 18, 2026 Day 2 of the conference, featuring the Carnival of Change Expo Hall, breakout sessions, keynotes and more
Continuing Education: 15 hours of continuing education from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this conference. Pre-Conferece: 3, main conference: 12. Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. 14 Nursing Contact Hours provided through SMK Medical LLC: Provider by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing Provider Number (CEP) 17919, for (14) CEs. The certificate must be retained for at least four years.
CHANGEMAKER AWARD: Has your provider organization submitted your Changemaker Award nomination? ALL provider member organizations are encouraged to nominate one person for this 2026 award! These awards are intended for direct-care staff who work closely with those you serve. CLICK HERE to learn more and nominate!