ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Assisted Living Federation of America today announced the general conference program for the ALFA 2014 Conference & Expo, offering world-class keynote speakers and valuable sessions as well as an exclusive education institute for senior living executives.
Led by keynote speakers former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband astronaut Mark Kelly, endurance swimmer Diana Nyad, academic Sir Ken Robinson and artist Candy Chang, the conference sessions are set to lead change and inspire passion.
The ALFA 2014 Conference & Expo will feature 75 educational sessions exploring topics and trends shaping the senior living business today. They offer the newest information and practical content customized for company, regional and community senior living executives. Among the trends being explored are compliance with federal health privacy law, housing markets, partnerships with Accountable Care Organizations and the integration of technology into senior living communities.
“This year’s speakers come from a variety of industries, equipping them with a unique depth and breadth of knowledge,” says ALFA President and CEO Rick Grimes. “Their expertise will provide new business perspectives and help raise the bar for excellence in senior living.”
Third Annual Executive Director Leadership Institute at ALFA 2014
The 2014 Executive Director Leadership Institute is produced in partnership with the University of Southern California Davis School, the oldest and the largest school of gerontology in the world. The four-day educational program exclusively for executive directors who manage a senior living community offers a university-level curriculum starting May 19 combining rigorous, graduate-level academic work with real world application to enhance and enrich the work of executive directors in senior living communities. EDLI participants will attend the exposition and conference general sessions including the ALFA Hero Awards Luncheon.
The Most Effective Way to Find Answers to Business Questions
More than 250 exhibitors will be on hand at the ALFA 2014 Expo to help executives solve their business challenges. The Expo at ALFA 2014 is on ways to connect with companies ready to help with a project, program or new business opportunity. ALFA will host a variety of networking and learning experiences at The Expo to encourage more dialogue. The Expo will be open Tuesday, May 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A list of exhibitors is located on the official conference website.
Early Bird Registration and the ALFA Hotel Room Block close April 15, 2014. Register for the ALFA 2014 Conference & Expo at www.alfa.org/conference.
About ALFA - Creating the Future of Senior Living
ALFA is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve. Since 1990, ALFA has advocated for choice, accessibility, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all seniors. ALFA’s programs promote business and operational excellence through education, research, publications, professional networking and online tools designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurism in the field of senior living. Visit ALFA’s website at www.alfa.org.
