KHCA/KCAL represents more than 260 long-term care facilities, providing care and services to more than 20,000 convalescent and chronically ill Kansans. Our Annual Convention, which is held in the fall, draws approximately 350 attendees, the majority of which are administrators, AL operators, nurses, social workers and direct care staff. We also hold an Assisted Living Conference every spring and a Nurse Leadership Conference every summer. Our audience is experienced and knowledgeable and expects the most current information and highest-quality training available. The audience expects to leave KHCA/KCAL education events with immediately implementable information and ideas.
2025 dates:
Assisted Living Conference – April 25, 2025 – Hilton Doubletree, Lawrence
Nurse Leadership Conference – June 25-26, 2025 – Hilton Garden Inn, Salina
Annual Convention and Trade Show – September 16-18, 2025 – The Kansas Star Event Center, Mulvane
Selection & Notification
Our Education committee reviews proposals that meet the following:
- Unique and timely value of content
- Relevance to the needs of key constituencies
- Overall quality, originality, and timeliness
- Use of instructional methods and organization
- Practical, results-oriented applications
The education committee will reach out to you directly if your proposal is selected. We do not contact every presenter that submits a proposal.
Speaker Expenses/Honoraria
KHCA/KCAL has earned a reputation for providing high-quality educational programs. We select speakers who share their expertise for the overall benefit of the long-term care profession. KHCA/KCAL has limited funds to pay per diems, honoraria, or expenses. The convention registration fee is waived for session speakers. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THOSE WILLING TO WAIVE SPEAKER FEES.
KHCA/KCAL accepts proposals for education events all year. Submissions for the Fall Annual Convention should be submitted by April 30.
