Assisted Living Symposium: Where Insight Meets Impact5/7/2026All Day
Venue
Richmond, VA 23233
Member: $225
Prospective member: $675
Bring someone from your team—second registration is 50% off.
Overview
Join your peers at the 2026 Assisted Living Symposium for a focused, information-packed day dedicated entirely to the issues shaping Virginia’s assisted living sector. Gain insights from subject matter experts and agency leaders who will deliver timely, practical updates including the latest developments at the state and national levels affecting assisted living; life safety measures to protect residents, staff, and visitors by preventing emergencies and minimizing risk; AL data trends and real life stories; and an overview of how to use AI to make informed decisions about responsibility incorporating AI into operations.
From policy updates to best practices, the agenda is built to give you actionable takeaways you can use in your community immediately. View Details (PDF)
Agenda
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8:30 – 9:00 am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:00 – 10:00 am |
Welcome, Introductions, and DSS Update
Keith Hare | President and CEO | VHCA-VCAL |
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10:00 – 10:15 am |
Break |
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10:15 – 11:30 am |
AI: Overview and Legal Landscape
Nathan Mortier | Attorney | Sands Anderson PC |
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11:30 – 12:15 pm |
From Data to Operations: Trends and Insights in Assisted Living April Payne, MBA, LNHA | VHCA-VCAL |
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12:15 – 1:15 pm |
Lunch |
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1:15 – 2:30 pm |
Life Safety in Assisted Living: Protecting Lives, Preventing Risks Roy LeNeave |
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2:30 – 3:15 pm |
National Assisted Living Update LaShuan Bethea | Executive Director | National Center for Assisted Living |
Continuing Education
VHCA-VCAL is a NAB-Certified CE Provider. This program has been approved for Continuing Education 5 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS–Approval #20270506-5-A120299-IN-CO.
Registration Deadline
April 30, 2026. Payment for non-members is dues with registration.
Accommodations
Reservation deadline is April 21, 2026. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump for $149.00 single/double (plus tax). Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly to at (804) 364-3600. Please remember to identify yourself as a VHCA-VCAL participant.
