2025 IHCA Virtual Convention | Available September 30 - December 31

Whether you attended our Convention & Expo in September and just couldn’t get to all of the session you wanted to see or you weren’t able to make it in-person but you still want to participate, we have an option for you!

Our Virtual Convention offers you the ability to participate in nearly all of the breakout sessions from Convention, at a time and place that is convenient for you! And, with multiple registration options available, you can register one person for access to all sessions, a group of up to 20 individuals for all access, or if you just need a couple of credits you can register a la carte for the individual courses you want to take.

To find out more about registration options and pricing, visit the Virtual Convention webpage here.

IHCA Illinois Leaders Program – January – September 2026

IHCA’s Illinois Leaders Program works to develop leaders within the Association and Illinois’ long term care profession. This exclusive IHCA-member program takes a group of long term care professionals selected for their demonstrated leadership skills, support of the Association and an interest in improving their personal and professional leadership skills through a carefully crafted curriculum to help them become better, stronger leaders. The class of 2026 will kick off in January and culminate with a graduation at the Annual IHCA Convention & Expo.

There is no cost to participate in the IHCA Illinois Leaders program. Participants in the Illinois Leaders program will receive reading materials at the initial class meeting and are expected to participate in all meetings in person.

To find out more, click here to view the Leaders Program Overview and Nomination form. Nomination forms must be received by December 15, 2025 to be considered.

Thank you Consonus Healthcare for sponsoring the Illinois Leaders Program Class of 2026!

NEW Lunch & Learn Education Series | January 20, 2026!

Session title: Harnessing AI Innovations to Transform Senior Care

Presenter: Daniel Zhu, MSc, MLT | VP of Product, Data, Analytics, and AI/ML

Session Description: In an era where technology continuously reshapes healthcare, artificial intelligence stands out as a transformative tool for enhancing senior care. This session will explore how AI-driven solutions can proactively address the unique challenges faced by seniors, from monitoring health conditions to improving social engagement. Attendees will gain insights into innovative applications of AI in telehealth, predictive analytics, and personalized care plans. Join us to discover how these advancements can lead to improved health outcomes, increased quality of life, and more efficient caregiving processes.