Event Calendar

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2026 Joint Conference: "better together"

Start Date: 4/15/2026 7:00 AM CDT
End Date: 4/16/2026 1:15 PM CDT

Venue Name: Higgins Hotel

Location:
1000 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA  United States  70130

Organization Name: MS|LALA & LASE

Contact:
Event Staff
Email: events@mslala.org
Phone: (337) 577-2024

Session Grid (in development): CLICK HERE

The 2026 MS|LA. Assisted Living Assoc. & LeadingAge Southeast Joint Conference: "better together" brings together Senior Living Leaders (Owner, CEO, Corporate, Human Resource and Regional Executives, Administrators, and Executive Directors) alongside innovators in Senior Living and aging services, to explore practical solutions, emerging trends, and leadership strategies that truly make a difference. With sessions spanning workforce and human resource answers, AI-driven care, alternative household models, lessons from leadership experience, and resident-centered approaches, you’ll leave equipped to lead stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.

You'll experience share and network with peers, thought leaders and expert speakers, including industry veterans, and innovators. You'll leave with actionable strategies to elevate your community’s operations, staff engagement, and resident outcomes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead. Because we truly are "better together". 
Early Bird Rate Ends March 4, 2026



MAKING RESERVATIONS:

  • A dedicated website is now available for attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Be sure to book before the room block discount deadline passes. The "cut-off date" for reserving discounted rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 p.m. local time at Hotel on Sunday, March 15, 202

Reservations can be made at this web address:
BOOKING WEBSITE: https://book.passkey.com/e/51124293


PHOTOGRAPHY: Photos will be taken throughout the entire conference. Registration implies consent to be photographed and permission for MS|LALA & LASE to use photos or likeness of you in its electronic / printed materials.

 
Thanks You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors:
 

GOLDEN WELCOME SPONSOR:

 


SILVER SPONSOR:
    
Day 2 Breakfast



EXHIBITORS: 
                       



 
Additional Supporters:

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION LINKS:
Link: SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
Link: Exhibitor details



LALA’s focus is on the Big Three: Legislation, Regulation, Education and also extends deeper into advocacy, networking, need-specific training, access to research and information, standards and partnerships, group purchasing, and professional development. By joining THIS Association, Senior Living Communities, Industry Businesses and Organizations can benefit from a range of valuable services and opportunities and higher level partnerships