04/07/2025
Call for Presentations for the 2025 Fall Conference is Open!
Submissions due June 29th
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.
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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
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Innovations in person-centered care
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Dementia care best practices
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Building resilient care teams
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Integrating behavioral health in long-term care
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Legal & Strategic Issues
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Compliance and risk management updates
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Strategic planning in uncertain times
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Navigating new federal and state regulations
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Mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations
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Human Resources & Workforce
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Recruiting and retaining top talent
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Creative scheduling and staffing models
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DEI in hiring and retention strategies
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Employee wellness and engagement
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Finance & Operations
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Budgeting and forecasting in a value-based world
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Reimbursement changes and implications
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Cost-saving innovations in operations
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Data-driven decision-making
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Technology & Innovation
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Emerging tech for aging services
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Digital transformation in care delivery
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Cybersecurity and data protection
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Smart buildings and connected communities
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Some potential additional topics of interest are the following:
LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT:
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GOVERNANCE & BOARD ENGAGEMENT:
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OTHER SPEAKER & SESSION IDEAS:
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The Future-Ready Leader: Thriving in a Constantly Changing Aging Services Landscape
Explore adaptive leadership, agility, and scenario planning for executives.
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Leadership Burnout and the Art of Recovery
Practical strategies for restoring energy and motivation after prolonged stress.
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Lead Like a Futurist: How Visionary Thinking Can Drive Operational Change
Teach leaders to anticipate rather than react to aging services trends.
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Cross-Generational Leadership: Managing with Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers
Tactics for building inclusive leadership styles that speak to diverse teams.
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Courageous Conversations in Senior Care
A communication-based session on handling conflict, transparency, and accountability.
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Rethinking Board Engagement: Moving from Rubber Stamps to Strategic Partners
Interactive training for elevating board impact.
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The Board of 2030: What Will Governance Look Like in the Next Decade?
Future-casting session to assess what governance must evolve into.
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Tough Choices: Navigating Mission, Margin, and Market Disruption
A strategic scenario planning workshop for boards and execs.
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Diversity at the Governance Level: Building Boards That Reflect the Communities You Serve
Equity-focused, actionable ideas for diversifying leadership.
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The Neuroscience of Trust in Teams
How brain science can transform workplace dynamics and culture.
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Storytelling for Systems Change
Use narrative tools to reshape the perception and policy of aging care.
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The AI-Enhanced Leader: Ethical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making
Explore how leaders can responsibly use AI in operations, HR, and care.
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The Future of Aging: A Fireside Chat with a Gerontechnologist and Futurist
Spotlight on emerging tech, longevity, and the new definition of aging.
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From Healthcare to Human Care: Designing Experiences, Not Just Services
Thought-provoking talk on reframing how we deliver care and connection.
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Failure Festivals: Lessons from What Didn't Work
Leaders share failed projects in a supportive format to encourage risk-taking.
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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.
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*Please note that presentations made to LeadingAge Indiana members as break out sessions at conferences are considered contributions to the profession and all related expenses (honoraria, travel, and program development) are the responsibilities of the presenter(s).
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