HCBS Conference

2026n Home and Community-Based Services Conference August 23 - 27, 2026 Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Maryland

 

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.

Call for Sessions

The Call for Sessions for the 2026 HCBS Conference is now closed. We appreciate every submission received and will follow up directly with applicants regarding next steps. 

Sponsors and Exhibitors

ADvancing States is pleased to share that over 90% of sponsorship opportunities for this year's conference have been secured.

Premium booth locations and exclusive opportunities—including Innovation Track speaking sessions, member-exclusive events, and other high-visibility placements—are filling quickly. These options offer meaningful engagement with state aging and disabilities directors, Medicaid LTSS directors, and other key service-delivery partners before, during, and after the event.

Sponsorship packages are still available across multiple tiers, though selection is limited. Organizations interested in participating should connect with our team soon to review remaining options and secure a placement. To apply, please click here or reach out to Nathan Hawayek (nhawayek@advancingstates.org).

Please note: Exhibitor-only space is currently full. To be added to the wait list, please contact inform@hcbsconference.org.

Click here to download the 2026 Sponsor & Exhibitor 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.