NOV 1-3, 2026 | AMELIA ISLAND, FL
SLIF brings together senior living’s boldest thinkers to explore what’s next and how to lead through it.
Recent lineup included:
SLIF Fall lineup will be announced soon!
Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Rodney Mullen
Inventor + Entrepreneur
Caroline Boone
Executive Creative Director
Joel Theisen
Founder & CEO
Dr. Bill Thomas
Chief Independence Officer
Kevin McCoy
CEO
Michael Pittore
Co-CEO and Owner
Ben Lytle
Serial Entrepreneur
Heather Tussing
President
Chris Nall
Chief Technology Officer
Carol McKinley, PhD
President & CEO
Gautam Gulati, MD
Founder
Lindsey Daugherty
Head of Community
Bill Marks
Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder
Sam Tomlinson
Digital Marketing & Analytics Strategist
Stuart Hamilton
Founder & CEO
Murry Mercier
Senior Living Market Director
Much More
To be announced
Check out who’s spoken at SLIF over the years…
Title Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsor:
The things we’re going to do…
Challenge Old Assumptions
Go Sailing
Group Run/ Walks
Evaluate New Technologies + Solutions
Have Candid Conversations w/ Peers
Make Meaningful Connections
Challenge Old Assumptions
Evaluate New Technologies + Solutions
Have Candid Conversations w/ Peers
Go Sailing
Enjoy Live Music
Group Run/ Walks
Make Meaningful Connections
Topics we’re going to explore:
The Burgeoning Robotics Revolution in Senior Living
To Compete or Cooperate with Aging in Place
End-of-Life Care as a Strategic Priority
The Future of Capital, Ownership & Investment Models
Reimagining the Sales & Residency Journey
Sustainability, Resilience & the Green Community
The GenX Resident Is Coming — Are You Ready?
Food as Medicine: The Dining Innovation Imperative
Preparing for Regulatory Changes on the Horizon
…and more TBA!
Where you’ll be
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa | Amelia Island, FL
Small by Design. Big on Impact.
1.
Just 225 industry leaders
2.
No fluff. Just honest conversations.
3.
Genuine connections that can drive your business forward.
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM
a Previous Retreat
WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY
”
“This was our third SLIF, and the best one so far! It’s events like these that will propel our industry forward!”
Founder – Ascent Living Communities
Agenda
SUNDAY
NOV 1
12:00pm Registration Opens
1:00pm Networking Activities
6:00pm Welcome Reception
7:00pm Opening Dinner + Keynote
MONDAY
NOV 2
6:30am Group Run/ Walk
7:15am Breakfast
8:00am Opening Keynote
9:15am Sourcing Sessions
10:30am Innovation Talks
11:30am Sourcing Sessions
12:30pm Networking Lunch
1:30pm Keynote
2:30pm Sourcing Sessions
4:00pm Keynote Panel
7:00pm Dinner Party
TUESDAY
NOV 3
7:30am Breakfast
8:30am Innovation Talks
9:45am Sourcing Sessions
10:45am MasterMind Roundtables
12:00pm Bon Voyage Brunch
Check out pics from our
Last Gatherings
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(Senior Housing Provider)
Registration is complimentary for qualified senior housing CXOs and includes two nights’ accommodations, meals, and all networking experiences.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Get your brand in front of senior housing’s top decision-makers—in a setting built for real connection and real conversations.
FAQ
Who attends the event?
SLIF is by invitation-only and open to executive leadership from the nation’s top senior living providers and industry vendors.
I’m a Senior Housing CXO and would like to attend. How do I register and what's included?
I’m an industry vendor and would like to attend. How can I get involved?
What is your cancellation policy?
- Less than 4 weeks prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $499 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
- Less than 1 week prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $999 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
Who will be speaking?
Can my spouse attend the events?
What is the dress code?
