05/16/2025

Fall 2025 Conference - Call for Presentations are Open!

Call for Presentations for the 2025 Fall Conference is Open!

LeadingAge Indiana conferences and educational programs provide exciting forums for the exchange of practical knowledge and new strategies related to the provision of services to older adults.

Who's the Audience?

Leaders from across the continuum of aging services attend the LeadingAge Indiana conferences. Education sessions are geared toward leadership, administrators, directors of nursing, finance, social work, rehabilitation, human resources, recreation and activities, adult day health care, dietary, admissions and more. Key staff of skilled nursing facilities, affordable senior housing, continuing care retirement communities/life plan communities, home health, assisted living and hospice and palliative care providers, attend the annual events.

GO HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Presentation Topics to Consider

LeadingAge Indiana is seeking engaging educational sessions that help our members protect the wellbeing of their residents through high standards of care and service.

Care & Service

Innovations in person-centered care
Dementia care best practices
Building resilient care teams
Integrating behavioral health in long-term care

Legal & Strategic Issues

Compliance and risk management updates
Strategic planning in uncertain times
Navigating new federal and state regulations
Mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations

Human Resources & Workforce

Recruiting and retaining top talent
Creative scheduling and staffing models
DEI in hiring and retention strategies
Employee wellness and engagement

Finance & Operations

Budgeting and forecasting in a value-based world
Reimbursement changes and implications
Cost-saving innovations in operations
Data-driven decision-making

Technology & Innovation

Emerging tech for aging services
Digital transformation in care delivery
Cybersecurity and data protection
Smart buildings and connected communities

Some potential additional topics of interest are the following:

LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT:

GOVERNANCE & BOARD ENGAGEMENT:

OTHER SPEAKER & SESSION IDEAS:

The Future-Ready Leader: Thriving in a Constantly Changing Aging Services Landscape
Explore adaptive leadership, agility, and scenario planning for executives.
Leadership Burnout and the Art of Recovery
Practical strategies for restoring energy and motivation after prolonged stress.
Lead Like a Futurist: How Visionary Thinking Can Drive Operational Change
Teach leaders to anticipate rather than react to aging services trends.
Cross-Generational Leadership: Managing with Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers
Tactics for building inclusive leadership styles that speak to diverse teams.
Courageous Conversations in Senior Care
A communication-based session on handling conflict, transparency, and accountability.

Rethinking Board Engagement: Moving from Rubber Stamps to Strategic Partners
Interactive training for elevating board impact.
The Board of 2030: What Will Governance Look Like in the Next Decade?
Future-casting session to assess what governance must evolve into.
Tough Choices: Navigating Mission, Margin, and Market Disruption
A strategic scenario planning workshop for boards and execs.
Diversity at the Governance Level: Building Boards That Reflect the Communities You Serve
Equity-focused, actionable ideas for diversifying leadership.

The Neuroscience of Trust in Teams
How brain science can transform workplace dynamics and culture.
Storytelling for Systems Change
Use narrative tools to reshape the perception and policy of aging care.
The AI-Enhanced Leader: Ethical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making
Explore how leaders can responsibly use AI in operations, HR, and care.
The Future of Aging: A Fireside Chat with a Gerontechnologist and Futurist
Spotlight on emerging tech, longevity, and the new definition of aging.
From Healthcare to Human Care: Designing Experiences, Not Just Services
Thought-provoking talk on reframing how we deliver care and connection.
Failure Festivals: Lessons from What Didn't Work
Leaders share failed projects in a supportive format to encourage risk-taking.

Selection Process

Sessions are intended to educate/support learning and therefore should not sell, promote, or pitch any specific product or service. We welcome and encourage a variety of formats to meet attendees' needs, such as traditional instruction, case studies, and panel discussions (panels with LeadingAge IN provider members are encouraged).

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Applicability to service providers across the continuum of care
Overall quality of content and education method
Timeliness and relevance of subject matter
Interactivity of the session
Qualifications, expertise, and experience level of the speaker(s) or panel

Proposals are due by June 29th. Early submission is encouraged.