HCBS Conference

The 2026 Home and Community-Based Services Conference will be held August 23 - 27, 2026 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland. Registration will open in Spring 2026. 

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The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is ADvancing States’ national conference that annually brings together state, federal, and local policymakers as well as leaders who administer, manage, and deliver waiver and other HCBS programs.  The purpose of the HCBS Conference is to share practices and policies that improve state systems delivering long-term services and supports (LTSS) for all ages and abilities.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

ADvancing States is pleased to announce that sponsorship applications for the 2026 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference are now open! The conference will take place August 23–27, 2026, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, offering stunning views of the Inner Harbor and a convenient location in the heart of the city. Sponsors will have the first opportunity to secure prime exhibit space, elevate their brand through high-visibility sponsored activities, and engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future of HCBS and long-term services and supports (LTSS).

The 2025 conference brought together more than 1,700 leaders from all 50 states and U.S. territories, with sponsorships reaching full capacity in record time. The visibility and engagement achieved by participating organizations underscored the conference’s standing as the premier national event for HCBS and LTSS, reinforcing the urgency for sponsors to apply early and secure their participation in 2026.

To apply, please click here. 

For questions, contact Nathan Hawayek at nhawayek@advancingstates.org

Click here to download the 2026 Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus.

If your organization is interested in supporting and encouraging up-and-coming professionals seeking senior leadership opportunities in LTSS, click here to learn more about sponsoring our Next Gen Leaders Program. 

Save the Dates!

ADvancing States’ landmark annual event, the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference, has been scheduled through 2029. 

Upcoming Dates:

  • August 22 - 26, 2027
  • August 20 - 24, 2028
  • August 19 - 23, 2029

If you would like to get involved in shaping the future of HCBS, please contact inform@hcbsconference.org.