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 was held August 23 - 27, 2026 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland.  

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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 2027 HCBS Conference will open in early 2027. Please sign up for updates here to be updated as soon as the Call for Sessions opens. 

Sponsors and Exhibitors

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).

Premium booth locations and exclusive opportunities—including Innovation Track speaking sessions, member-exclusive events, and other high-visibility placements—will fill 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. Secure your sponsorship early to reserve these popular sponsorships! 

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.