Amelia Island
SLIF Fall | Nov 1-3, 2026
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SUNDAY
NOV
1
11-5:30 pm
Registration & Orientation
1:15-4:45 pm
Cocktail Crawl in downtown Amelia Island 🍸
Take a delicious stroll through Amelia Island’s history on this curated tasting tour! Wander through a lineup of neighborhood favorites, stopping at each spot for chef-driven bites paired with drinks or craft cocktails. It’s the perfect mix of great food, local flavor, and good company.
2:30-5:15 pm
Ahoy Mateys! A Pirate Ship Adventure 🏴☠️
Set sail on a swashbuckling voyage through the waters of Amelia Island! Cruise past historic Old Town, Fort Clinch, and Cumberland Island, then wind through the unspoiled salt marshes of Little Tiger Island. Take in spectacular scenery and rich history along the way, with a healthy dose of pirate lore thrown in for good measure. Lunch and drinks will be provided.
2:30-4:30 pm
Pickleball Social
Get ready to serve up some fun at our pickleball tournament – the perfect setup for a little friendly competition and some fresh air. Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a paddle for the first time, you’ll be meeting new people, making connections, and having a great time on the court.
6-7 pm
Welcome Cocktail Reception 🌅
7-9:15 pm
Dinner + Entertainment 🎤
An Evening with Young @ Heart
Young@Heart
Live Band
Sponsored by Procare HR
MONDAY
NOV
2
6:30-7:15 am
Stride and Shine! Run/ Walk 🏃♀️
7:15-8 am
Breakfast
8-8:25 am
Sustaining Passion: What I learned from Decades in Aging Services
Conchy Bretos
Company Founder, Principal – Mia Senior Living
8:25-8:50 am
Beyond the Exit Interview: Using Data to Catch Disengagement While It‘s Still Fixable
Brett Landrum
CEO – Procare HR
Matt Strange
COO – Procare HR
8:55-10:15 am
Solution Sessions
Pre-scheduled meetings with innovative solution providers, tailored to your business needs.
10:15-10:35 am
Free Time
(answer emails, call the office, or just chill)
10:35-11 am
Why Choose You? Making Your Community the Smartest, Safest Place to Age
Stuart Hamilton
Founder & CEO – Amba
Heather Tussing
President – The Aspenwood Company
Dr. Kris Crawford
Partner & Co-Founder – Unity Transitional Care
11-11:25 am
From Amenity to Advantage: Making Culinary a Driver of Wellness, Culture and Growth
Sandy Todd Webster
Director of Global Strategic Initiatives – International Council on Active Aging’s Culinary, Nutrition & Hospitality Network
Colin Milner
Founder and CEO – International Council on Active Aging
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Solution Sessions
12:30 -1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
Sponsored by PointClickCare
1:35-2:35 pm
Roundtable Discussions
1. The Digital Teammate Nobody Has to Train: AI Agents in Assisted Living
Tyler Jenkins
Senior Manager – ECP
2. The Business Case for Creativity: What Art Programming Delivers for Senior Living
Christina Bailey
Chief Growth Officer – ArtLifting
Alene Sirott-Cope
ArtLifting Artist
3. The First 90 Days: Are You Measuring What Matters Most?
Katie Mitzlaff
Business Development Executive – Sage
2:40-3:40 pm
Solution Sessions
3:45-4:15 pm
The Green Bench: How Helping your Residents Tell Their Stories is Good for Them and Your Business
Brad Bushby
VP, Sales, Marketing, and Technology – Schlegel Villages
Panelist TBA
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4:15-4:35 pm
Empowering Care and Support Staff: The Practical Future of Robotics in Senior Living
Zackory Erickson
Asst. Professor, Dir. of Robotic Caregiving and Human Interaction Lab – Carnegie Mellon University
4:40-4:55 pm
Happy Hour Break 🍹
5-5:30 pm
The Map is Not the Territory: The Unseen Aspects of AI in Senior Care
Ron Galloway
Author and AI Expert
5:30-6:45 pm
Free time
6:45-10 pm
Casino Royale Dinner Party
Step into the world of Casino Royale for an evening of great food, handcrafted cocktails, and classic casino games. Try your hand at poker or roulette, enjoy lively entertainment, and unwind with fellow senior living leaders in a relaxed, memorable setting.
Whether you’re feeling lucky or just ready for a fun night out, it’s the perfect way to wrap up the day.
Sponsored by Amba
TUESDAY
NOV
3
7:30-8:45 am
Breakfast
8:45-9:10 am
How AI Care Intelligence and an On-Site Concierge Extend IL Length of Stay – and Build Your AL and Memory Care Pipeline
Clayton Foutch
Founder and CRO – Home Matters Caregiving
9:10-9:35 am
Innovations in Driving Efficiencies, Enhancing Communication, and Elevating Service Delivery
Geert Houben
Founder & CEO – Cubigo
Speaker TBA
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9:40-10:20 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:25-10:50 am
Funding the Future: The Public/Private Investments Reshaping Aging
Sarah Thomas
Venture Partner – AgeTech Capital
John Reinhart
Serial Entrepreneur and Thrive Board Member
10:50-11:15 am
Beyond Activities: Creative Aging as a Health and Workforce Strategy
John-Morgan Bush
Director of Julliard School Extension, Creative Aging Advocate
Dr. Judith Lichtman
Professor & Chair of the Dept. of Chronic Disease Epidemiology – Yale Univ. School of Public Health
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Bon Voyage Brunch 👋
Wanna join us?
LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN!
ATTEND
(SENIOR HOUSING PROVIDER)
Qualified execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering with SLIF is a great way to get your company in front of the top minds in senior housing + care.