February 2026 brings a focused stretch of senior care conferences worth mapping out before Q1 budgets close.
This page covers seven events across the U.S. and Japan, selected for their relevance to operators, clinicians, and housing executives working across the senior care continuum. On the clinical side, the Skilled Nursing News Clinical Executive Conference in Bonita Springs draws a tight audience of SNF leaders focused on care delivery and operational performance. For home-based care technology, AxisCare EVOLVE in Austin runs across three days and pulls together users looking to get more out of their platforms. If you're tracking the ahca conference 2026 calendar and building out your February schedule, these events fill gaps that larger annual conventions don't cover. The mix of regional and niche formats makes this month useful for business development, continuing education, and staying current on regulatory and market shifts specific to senior care.
By the numbers
Total Senior Care conferences: 10
Largest city by count: Austin (2)
Tier mix: 1 Tier A / 0 Tier B / 6 Tier C / 3 Tier D
Price mix: 1 $ / 4 $$ / 2 $$$
Date range: Feb 11, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026
Breakdowns
For more context, the breakdowns below show geographic and schedule distribution.
States by Senior Care conference count in February 2026
State
Conferences
Texas
3
Florida
2
California
1
Minnesota
1
Wisconsin
1
Senior Care conferences in February 2026 by tier
Tier
Conferences
Tier A
1
Tier C
6
Tier D
3
Takeaways
Out of the 10 Senior Care conferences scheduled in February 2026, 1 are rated Tier A.
Austin hosts the most events in this cut, with 2 on the calendar.
February is the busiest month, with 10 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 1 at the $ tier and 2 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
CareTEX Japan Nursing Care Exhibition tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Tokyo.
The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 5 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 2.1 days across the set, with the longest running 3 days.
Ranked list
10 conferences
1
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Feb 11–11, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·<500 attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Considering <500 registered participants, InterFace Seniors Housing West stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Senior Care vertical. Registration at $$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Senior Care category, this event is worth a serious look.
2
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Feb 11–12, 2026·Saint Paul, MN·2k–5k attendees·$$ ticket
Our take
Considering 2k–5k registered participants, LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo stands as a Bronze-rated gathering for the Senior Care vertical. Registration at $$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Bronze event based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Senior Care vertical, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.
3
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Considering <500 registered participants, Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado Conference & Expo stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Senior Care vertical. Registration at $$ signals a serious operator audience, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Senior Care vertical, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.
4
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Considering <500 registered participants, FSLA Board Retreat stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Senior Care vertical. Sales teams working the Senior Care vertical, this event belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.
5
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Feb 18–18, 2026·Bonita Springs, FL·500–1k attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Based on 500–1k annual attendees, Skilled Nursing News Clinical Executive Conference ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Senior Care sector. Entry at $$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Sales teams working the Senior Care market, this conference should be on your shortlist.
6
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Considering <500 registered participants, TAHCH Winter Conference stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Senior Care vertical. If you're selling into the Senior Care market, this conference is worth a serious look.
7
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
AxisCare EVOLVE User Conference ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Senior Care sector. Entry at $$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Bronze reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Senior Care category, this event should be on your shortlist.
8
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
EVOLVE AxisCare User Conference ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Senior Care sector. Operators building pipeline in the Senior Care space, this conference is worth a serious look.
9
PlatinumOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Given its 10k+ expected attendees, CareTEX Japan Nursing Care Exhibition has cemented its place as a marquee event in the Senior Care industry. Attendance pricing of $ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, and the Orbital team rates it in the top tier informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Senior Care vertical, this show should be on your shortlist.
10
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Feb 25–27, 2026·Wisconsin Dells, WI·500–1k attendees·$$ ticket
Our take
Given its 500–1k expected attendees, WALA Annual Conference has cemented its place as a dependable event in the Senior Care industry. Attendance pricing of $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and the Orbital team rates it in the mid tier drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Senior Care category, this gathering merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
PlatinumOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Frequently asked questions
How many Senior Care conferences are happening in 2026?
This guide covers 10 Senior Care conferences for 2026. Scroll up to see dates, locations, and details for each event.
When is the biggest Senior Care event?
InterFace Seniors Housing West is one of the largest events on this list with approximately <500 attendees. It takes place Feb 11–11, 2026. Location: Los Angeles, CA.
What's the cheapest Senior Care conference to attend?
CareTEX Japan Nursing Care Exhibition has the lowest ticket price on this list ($). It's held in Tokyo, JP. Expected attendance: approximately 10k+.
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