Where senior living leaders and innovators come together to shape the future of our industry.

May 11 -13, 2026 | Frisco, TX

Industry Leaders Driving Real Change

At AIS 2026, we believe to truly Elevate Aging Together means ensuring every stage of life is marked by dignity, connection, and purpose. We’ll explore how communities can bring that vision to life for residents, families, and the teams who serve them through best practices, thought leadership and motivational workshops.

Find the Hero Within Yourself

Kevin Brown, Motivational Speaker and Author

Motivational speaker and author Kevin Brown is passionate about helping people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and highperformance people from everybody else – he calls it The HERO Effect®.

Through his books and presentations, Kevin entertains, inspires, and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!

Conference Agenda

The AIS 2026 agenda is here — and the trail is mapped. Three days, five breakout paths, a powerhouse keynote, executive roundtables, and a closing celebration worthy of the climb. Whether you’re coming for the strategy, the connections, or a fresh perspective on what’s possible in senior living, there’s a path with your name on it. Take a look at what’s waiting for you in Frisco this May.

Day 1 — Trailhead Every great summit starts with the first step. Day 1 is your arrival — a chance to settle in, meet your fellow climbers, and feel the energy of what’s ahead. Cap the evening with The Opening Ascent reception, then gather for a special presentation of Schlegel Villages’ The Green Bench — a powerful reminder of why this work matters. The journey starts here.

Sessions and schedule subject to change. Final details will be communicated closer to the event.
Time	Session Type	Session Title	Description
5:30 – 7:30 PM	Networking	The Ascent	Kick off the Aline Innovation Summit with drinks, great conversation, and a first look at the energy that will carry us through three days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
8:00 – 9:45 PM	Optional Film Screening	The Green Bench: An Evening Film Screening	An optional evening experience featuring a special presentation of Schlegel Villages' documentary — a moving story about how community connection can transform the aging experience.

Day 2 — The Ascent This is where the climb begins in earnest. Day 2 brings the full force of AIS 2026 — a platform vision session, a keynote from Kevin Brown, operator panels, and breakout sessions across five paths designed for the challenges you’re actually facing. End the afternoon at the Summit Social, where the expo floor comes alive and the best conversations happen over a well-earned drink. Come ready to think, learn, and move.

Sessions and schedule subject to change. Final details will be communicated closer to the event.
Time	Session Type	Session Title	Description
All Day	Support	Basecamp	Meet with an Aline guide at Basecamp for personalized 1:1 training, product answers, and hands-on help so you can get more from your platform. Book your appointment at registration.
7:30 – 8:30 AM	Meal	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM	General Session	Road to the Summit: Aline's Platform Vision and Innovation Roadmap	A comprehensive look at the enhancements, partnerships, and strategic direction Aline is bringing to operators navigating today's most critical industry challenges.
9:30 – 10:30 AM	Keynote	Keynote: The Hero Effect®	Guest Speaker: Kevin Brown. A powerful call to action for senior living leaders and caregivers to show up fully, serve at the highest level, and recognize that the people in this industry are the heroes who make aging better.
10:45 – 11:45 AM	General Session	From Insight to Impact: How Operators Are Driving Growth and Efficiency	Hear directly from four operators as they share real-world results across dining, financials, and lead conversion — and what they'd do again.
12:00 – 1:30 PM	General Session	Elevate Aging Together: Awards Luncheon	Celebrating the operators, teams, and individuals who exemplify what it means to elevate aging. Featuring a special presentation from Schlegel Villages on the Green Bench Movement.
1:45 – 2:30 PM	General Session	A Fireside Chat with Brandon Logsdon & Special Guest	An intimate conversation exploring the bold ideas, hard truths, and shared vision driving the future of senior living.
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Breakout	Stages of Readiness: Aligning Sales Strategy with Prospect Intent	Learn how sales teams adjust outreach, messaging, and follow-up strategies based on where prospects are in their decision journey.
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Breakout	AI in Action: Smarter Decisions Inside the CRM	See how emerging AI capabilities help sales and admissions teams prioritize prospects, identify next steps, and manage their pipeline more effectively.
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Breakout	Optimizing Frontline Care Capacity	Explore how Aline Clinical helps manage frontline care resources and accelerate outcomes across your communities.
3:45 – 4:30 PM	Breakout	Your Best Sales Rep Never Sleeps: Using AI to Work Every Lead	Discover how AI-powered contact center tools help senior living teams spend less time on admin and more time on conversations that turn inquiries into move-ins.
3:45 – 4:30 PM	Breakout	What High-Performing Communities Do Differently	Experienced operators share the habits, workflows, and leadership practices that consistently drive stronger occupancy, retention, and operational performance.
3:45 – 4:30 PM	Breakout	Resident Care Innovations: Improving Care Workflows and Outcomes	Discover new approaches to care coordination, documentation, and operational alignment across care teams.
4:45 – 6:00 PM	Networking	Summit Social — Partner Showcase	Grab a drink and explore the expo floor as our sponsor partners demo their solutions, spark conversations, and show you what's possible when the right technology works alongside Aline.
8:00 – 9:45 PM	Optional Film Screening	The Green Bench: An Evening Film Screening	An optional evening experience featuring a special presentation of Schlegel Villages' documentary — a moving story about how community connection can transform the aging experience.

Day 3 — The Summit You’ve made the climb — now take in the view. Day 3 is built for the big picture: where is senior living headed, what does your organization need to build toward, and who are you going to become on the way there? From executive roundtables to a forward-looking roadmap session, Day 3 will leave you inspired and ready to carry the momentum home. We close it out the right way — with The Summit Send-Off, a celebration three days in the making.

Sessions and schedule subject to change. Final details will be communicated closer to the event.
Time	Session Type	Session Title	Description
All Day	Support	Basecamp	Book time with an Aline guide at Basecamp for personalized support, training, and answers. Reserve your spot at registration.
7:30 – 8:30 AM	Meal	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM	General Session	State of Senior Living: Industry Trends + Know Your Industry Challenge	An energizing kickoff that blends the latest senior living trends and benchmarks with a fast-paced interactive challenge that gets everyone thinking and talking.
9:45 – 10:30 AM	Breakout	Leading with Data: How Executive Directors Use Operational Insights	Learn how EDs use dashboards and operational data to monitor performance and guide decision-making.
9:45 – 10:30 AM	Breakout	From Volume to Value: Prioritizing the Right Prospects with Connected Data	Learn how connected data and lead scoring help sales teams focus on the prospects most likely to convert.
9:45 – 10:30 AM	Breakout	The Retention Blueprint: Preventing Avoidable Move-Outs	Identify early risk signals and learn strategies to improve resident retention.
10:45 – 11:30 AM	Breakout	Marketing ROI Mastery: Eliminating Waste & Proving Value	Learn how to measure marketing performance and allocate spend more effectively.
10:45 – 11:30 AM	Breakout	The Conversion Code: Winning the Tour-to-Move-In Battle	Learn the operational habits that consistently improve tour effectiveness and follow-up discipline.
10:45 – 11:30 AM	Breakout	Operational Dashboards That Actually Drive Decisions	Explore how operators use dashboards and reporting to monitor performance, identify trends, and guide daily decision-making.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	General Session	Partners Perspective Luncheon	Enjoy lunch while hearing short, punchy perspectives from our sponsor partners — each sharing a fresh idea, real-world insight, or innovation you can bring back to your community.
12:30 – 1:15 PM	General Session	The Aline Roadmap: Innovation in Motion	A look at the latest platform enhancements already delivering results for operators, plus a preview of what's coming next.
1:30 – 2:15 PM	Breakout	Micro Metrics of Prospect-Centered Selling	The small operational habits and metrics that consistently drive sales success.
1:30 – 2:15 PM	Breakout	Building a Strong Data Foundation for Smarter Admissions Decisions	Learn how structured referral workflows and connected data support smarter admissions decisions.
1:30 – 2:15 PM	Breakout	Lessons From Scaling Across Multiple Communities	Regional leaders share strategies for maintaining operational discipline across sales, care delivery, staffing, and financial performance.
2:30 – 3:15 PM	Breakout	Beyond Occupancy: Understanding the Drivers of Length of Stay	Explore how operators analyze patterns influencing retention and resident longevity.
2:30 – 3:15 PM	Breakout	Operational Dashboards That Actually Drive Decisions	See how Aline Advisory Services helps operators turn data into action through real-time operational reporting.
2:30 – 3:15 PM	Breakout	Implementing New Technology Without Disrupting Operations	Operators share lessons from rolling out new systems: change management, training, and maintaining stability during transitions.
3:30 – 4:15 PM	General Session	Senior Living 2030: What Are We Building Toward?	A candid executive roundtable exploring how operators are thinking about staffing models, consolidation, technology, and rising demand for care as the senior population grows.
4:15 – 5:00 PM	General Session	Until Next Year: A Look at Where We're Going Together	Leave inspired — we close out AIS 2026 by bringing the week's biggest moments full circle and painting a picture of what's possible when we keep moving forward together.
6:30 - 9:30PM	Closing Party	Summit Send-Off	Cap off AIS 2026 with the biggest party of the conference — an unforgettable closing night of drinks, great company, and one last chance to connect with the people who made it all happen.

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Voices of Our Attendees

AIS 2026 will bring together senior living leaders, partners, and innovators for three days of connection, learning, and inspiration. Feedback from last year was outstanding, but don’t take our word for it – watch our 2025 recap to see for yourself.

The networking piece is of the utmost importance. To be out there networking, meeting people that are in the industry and listening to them so you can get new ideas.

Eilleen Aldridge, VP of Solutions, 12 Oaks Senior Living

What I’ve enjoyed most about this summit is getting to meet people in different areas and from different parts the industry. Getting to make those connections to find out what’s coming and what might be ahead of us.

Del Reed, VP of Sales, Oxford Senior Living

Who Attends

With Aline as a leading software provider for the senior living industry, you can expect operators and providers from all focus areas to attend. This includes operator C-suite, regional leadership, executive directors, sales, marketing, operations, care, clinical and dinning team members — just to name a few.

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Learn Together, Grow Together

The Aline Innovation Summit is more than a conference — it’s your gateway to transformation, collaboration, and growth in senior living. Packed with educational content, professional development, and dynamic networking opportunities, it’s where industry leaders and innovators come together to shape the future of our industry.

- Gain new insights about industry best practices and engage with thought leaders around challenges and trends in the senior living industry.
- Attend hands-on workshops and sessions designed around developing new ideas for leveraging technology and data in your organization.
- Network with peers, industry influencers, and partners from the senior living industry.
- Collaborate with attendees and experts to learn about the latest in industry innovations, trends, and integrated solutions delivered by the vast network of Aline partners.
- Discover actionable ways to leverage tools and technology in daily activities to boost efficiency and drive performance.
- Learn how seamlessly integrated systems can drive revenue and enhance your analytics, allowing for better decision-making for an improved ROI.
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Our Elevate Aging Sponsors

The Aline Innovation Summit is made possible by partners who share our commitment to elevating aging and strengthening the future of senior living and care. Our sponsors bring innovation, expertise, and a deep dedication to helping providers serve residents better, operate more efficiently, and grow with purpose. We’re proud to collaborate with the organizations below and grateful for their support in making AIS a meaningful, impact-driven experience.

Diamond Sponsors

Persistent is a global leader in digital engineering and enterprise modernization, helping businesses become AI-driven, software-led organizations. With deep expertise across cloud, data, and Generative AI, we partner with enterprises to transform customer experiences, modernize core systems, and unlock new revenue streams. Today, we focus on embedding AI across the enterprise, not as a siloed capability, but as a core layer powering intelligent operations, decision-making, and innovation at scale by building AI-powered platforms and enabling frontier firms to blend human ingenuity with automation, as they evolve from digital transformation to autonomous enterprises.

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Platinum Sponsors

ActiveDEMAND is an all-in-one customer acquisition and engagement platform built specifically for senior living. Trusted by over 4,000 communities, it combines marketing automation, a customer data platform, and deep CRM integrations to track every prospect interaction — from first touch to move-in. Their “Community First” approach lets operators personalize campaigns at scale, with dedicated support from a team that knows the industry.

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Silver Sponsors

Further unlocks untapped revenue and growth potential for Senior Living operators with cutting-edge AI Sales and Marketing technology built to connect more families with your communities—at every stage of their journey. Because Further is purpose-built for senior living, every product delivers measurable value from day one. And with insights drawn from over 3 million family interactions in our SeniorIQ dataset, every experience is optimized to provide the help families need and the results your business demands. That’s why more than 80% of top operators have made the choice to go Further.

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SenioROI provides pinpoint prospecting and proactive marketing services to senior living communities, agencies and consultants. Using proprietary data, we identify your highest-value prospects and key family influencers with extreme accuracy, then engage them with highly-targeted marketing at every stage from interest to consideration to decision.

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Bronze Sponsors

CITIZEN is a digital marketing agency exclusively focused on senior living. With 120+ experts and a full suite of services — SEO, PPC, website design, marketing automation, and more — they help operators across North America drive occupancy and grow their brand. Their dedicated account model means direct access to your team, fast responses, and strategies built around your communities’ goals.

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Conference Partners

Call for Additional Sponsors

Ready to join your peers in the conversation? We’re looking for partners that can meet us in the Elevate Aging challenge, focusing on delivering valuable content and insights to our attendees.

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