Event Detail


Please note the Tuesday-Thursday dates.  (A change from the normal Wednesday-Friday)

 

? Join Us for the 75th Annual KHCA/KCAL Convention & Trade Show!

Early bird pricing (before September 2) Members: $239 and Non- Members $349

? Kansas Star Event Center
? September 16–18, 2025

We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of excellence in long-term care! The KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention and Trade Show is packed with valuable education, networking, recognition events, and a full day dedicated to vendors in the industry.

? Educational Highlights

? Pre-Conference Session – Separate Ticket Registration Required - early bird pricing (before September 2) Members: $119 and Non- Member $159

? September 16 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Topic: Beyond the Data: Uncovering the True Story for Person-Centered Care and Activities
? New this year: Add your Activity Director to attend this Pre-Conference Session ONLY — perfect for those who aren’t joining the full convention! (Members only early pricing for the added ticket $119.)

? Main Convention Sessions

? September 17–18

Opening keynote with the American Health Care Association new President and CEO Clif Porter

PLUS breakout sessions on the following topics:

  • Creating a Culture of Feedback
  • Unlocking Success: Navigating Managed Care for Enhanced Clinical and Operational Performance
  • Care Planning Best Practices: Celebrate a Best-Selling "Novel", NOT a "Mystery"
  • Unlocking Success:  Navigating Managed Care for Enhanced Clinical and Operational Performance
  • Fed but failing:  What Nutrition Citations Are Trying to Tell Us
  • The Quality Journey
  • Ethical Dilemmas: Which Decision is the Correct Decision?
  • Changes to the Medicare Cost Report:  What you need to know
  • Leadership Glue; Creating a Cohesive Interdisciplinary Team
  • BEWARE of Common Elder Scams; Financial Fraud Mitigation by Education: Indicators and Prevention
  • KCAL Annual Meeting & Board Elections
  • KHCA Annual Meeting
  • AL Regulatory Networking
  • SNF Regulatory Networking
  • Staff Awards Recognition Lunch

…and so much more, including:

  • ? Networking with your peers
  • ? Raffles & prizes
  • ?️ A fabulous 1-day Trade Show with top vendors serving Long Term Care

?️ Register Now!

Don’t forget to purchase your separate ticket for the Pre-Conference session if attending!  YOu can bring your Activity Director to just pre-conference if they aren't able to attend the whole convention.
Questions? Let us know — we’re here to help.

KHCA/KCAL has a long-standing registration policy that limits registrations to skilled nursing facility or assisted living center staff or licensed administrators. All vendors, businesses, consultants, or service providers are welcome to attend as exhibitors or sponsors only.