76th Annual Convention and Trade Show9/15/20269/17/2026
Venue
Connect. Learn. Celebrate. Advance Long-Term Care.
We’re excited to bring together Long-Term Care professionals from across Kansas for the 76th Annual KHCA/KCAL Convention & Trade Show. Centered around our theme, Then, Now, Next: Quality that Endures, this year’s convention will celebrate the dedication of those who have shaped our profession, explore the challenges and opportunities ahead, and provide practical tools to continue delivering quality care.
Attendees will experience three days of valuable education, meaningful networking, recognition of outstanding professionals, and opportunities to connect with vendors and industry partners who support the future of Long-Term Care.
Pre-Conference Session
Separate Registration Required
Early Bird Pricing (before September 2):
Members: $155
Non-Members: $195
C3 De-escalation® Training for Long Term Care Professionals
Fast. Effective. Practical.
C3 De-escalation® provides Long Term Care professionals with immediate, practical strategies to help manage challenging situations before they escalate. This evidence-informed approach bridges the gap between the use of restraints and long-term therapeutic interventions by combining emerging brain research from Yale with real-world practices from care facilities across the country.
Designed to be non-contact, respectful, and trauma-informed, C3 De-escalation® promotes safety and dignity for both residents and staff. This interactive workshop uses plain language and practical application to equip participants with tools they can begin using immediately.
Through the C3 De-escalation® Workbook, participants will develop a personalized action plan designed to address their unique situations and challenges.
Main Convention Education
📅 September 16–17, 2026
Early Bird Pricing (before September 2):
Members: $275
Non-Members: $385
Opening Keynote: Mike Veny
Mental Health Speaker | Wellness Expert | Author | Workplace Culture Change Maker
Mike Veny will open the convention with an engaging and inspiring presentation focused on building emotionally healthy workplaces. Through storytelling, live drumming, humor, and personal experience, Mike helps organizations transform difficult conversations into opportunities for connection, resilience, and growth.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen communication, support mental wellness, and create healthier workplace cultures.
Education Highlights Include: (subject to change)
- Dementia Care
- HCBS and the FE Waiver Waiting List
- Understanding the Five-Star Quality Rating System
- Media Ready: Building Confidence Before the Cameras Roll
- Quality Award Roundtable
- Medicare 101 and PDPM Updates
- Life Safety
- Community Engagement and the Purple Line Project
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Action Plans and Effective Investigations
- Building a QAPI Program in Assisted Living and Home Plus
- Beyond the Headline: Telling Your Organization’s Story Through the Media
- Revisions to the Functional Capacity Screen (FCS) for Assisted Living and Home Plus Providers
- KCAL Annual Meeting & Board Elections
- KHCA Annual Meeting
- Assisted Living Regulatory Networking
- Skilled Nursing Facility Regulatory Networking
- And much more!
More Than Education…
The KHCA/KCAL Convention & Trade Show is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate the people who make Long Term Care exceptional, and discover resources to support your organization.
Enjoy:
⭐ Recognition of outstanding Long-Term Care professionals (Tuesday 6:00 p.m.)
🤝 Networking opportunities with peers from across Kansas
🎁 Raffles, prizes, and fun activities
🛍️ A dedicated one-day Trade Show featuring vendors and industry partners serving Long Term Care
Register Today!
KHCA/KCAL’s registration policy limits convention attendance to professional working inside LTC communities. Vendors, businesses, consultants, and service providers are welcome to participate as exhibitors or sponsors only.
We look forward to seeing you in Mulvane for the 76th Annual KHCA/KCAL Convention & Trade Show — Then, Now, Next: Quality that Endures!
