Executive Connect
August 6-7, 2026
Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim, CA
Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim, CA
Get ready for LeadingAge California's Executive Connect, the ultimate gathering for top CEOs and executive-level administrators!
Join us for an exclusive, invite-only event filled with exciting networking, engaging discussions, and collaboration with industry leaders and business partners. Embrace the next normal with fresh insights and best practices.
RSVP now to secure your spot and be part of this free, limited-space event.
Deadline to RSVP: Friday, July 24
**Attendance Requirement for CE Credit**
To earn CE credit for the General and Education Sessions, you must participate in either the Networking Reception on August 6th or the Networking Breakfast on August 7th. These events feature speed dating-style meetings with at least 3 Premier Business Partners, offering invaluable connections and collaborations.
Join us for an exclusive, invite-only event filled with exciting networking, engaging discussions, and collaboration with industry leaders and business partners. Embrace the next normal with fresh insights and best practices.
RSVP now to secure your spot and be part of this free, limited-space event.
Deadline to RSVP: Friday, July 24
**Attendance Requirement for CE Credit**
To earn CE credit for the General and Education Sessions, you must participate in either the Networking Reception on August 6th or the Networking Breakfast on August 7th. These events feature speed dating-style meetings with at least 3 Premier Business Partners, offering invaluable connections and collaborations.
Cancellation Policy
Space is limited for this exclusive, invite-only event. If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please let us know by Friday, July 24. Cancellations after this date or no-shows may incur a $250 fee to help offset event costs. We appreciate your consideration so we can offer this valuable experience to others on the waitlist.
Having trouble with reservations?
Contact [email protected] for assistance.
Having trouble with reservations?
Contact [email protected] for assistance.
Schedule
Thursday, August 6
12:00 - 1:45 PM
Welcome Luncheon & General Session
The Leadership Leap - A Deeper Dive Toward Team Success
CEs: 1hr RCFE, NAB, BRN, HRCI, CPE
Ready to unlock your team's leadership potential? Join Kelly O'Connor, Vice President of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, as she expands on her highly rated LeadingAge BOLD presentation with practical strategies to help emerging leaders make the leap from managing tasks to thinking strategically. Discover how cultivating strategic leadership at every level empowers executive teams, strengthens organizational performance, and positions your organization to thrive in today's rapidly evolving aging services landscape. Walk away with actionable tactics you can implement immediately to develop confident, forward-thinking leaders.
Presenter:
Kelly O’Connor, VP, Strategic Partnerships & Growth and Editor, CSA Journal, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
2:00 - 3:00 PM
From Resident Voice to Strategic Action- Using Structured Listening and AI to Drive Organizational Transformation
CEs: 1hr RCFE, NAB, BRN, HRCI, CPE
What if every resident conversation could help shape your organization's future? Discover how Ensō Village transformed resident feedback into a powerful driver of strategic decision-making through structured listening circles and AI-assisted analysis. Learn how resident voices were translated into a prioritized operational improvement roadmap, informed the organization's strategic planning process, and inspired a reimagined resident governance model with clearer pathways from ideas to action. Designed for executive leaders, this session offers a practical, replicable framework for leveraging resident engagement, data, and innovation to strengthen organizational strategy, improve operations, and build a more collaborative future.
Presenter:
Sandra C. Simon, CEO, Enso Village
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Appointments & Networking Reception
Continue the conversation after our keynote and education session at an engaging networking reception featuring light bites and refreshments. Then, beginning at 3:30 PM, explore the latest innovations in aging services by meeting one-on-one with our Premier Business Partners. Discover cutting-edge products, services, and solutions designed to help your organization operate more effectively, enhance resident experiences, and prepare for the future.
Maximize your time by scheduling personalized appointments with the exhibitors and make meaningful connections that can spark new ideas and lasting partnerships.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, contact [email protected].
Friday, August 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Appointments & Networking Breakfast
Coffee, Conversations & Connections. Start day two with a complimentary continental breakfast while networking with peers and industry leaders. Then connect one-on-one with our Premier Business Partners to discover innovative products, services, and solutions that can help your organization thrive and enhance the resident experience.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, contact [email protected].
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Leading with Principles: Building High-Performing Cultures That Last
CEs: 1hr RCFE, NAB, BRN, HRCI, CPE
In today's rapidly evolving aging services environment, technical expertise alone isn't enough to inspire exceptional performance. Principle-based leadership provides executive leaders with a framework for building trust, strengthening organizational culture, and empowering teams to thrive through change. This session explores how leading from enduring principles—not just policies or processes—can elevate decision-making, increase engagement, and unlock the full potential of your people. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster accountability, resilience, and a culture where both employees and organizations can flourish.
Presenter:
Matthew Neeley, President & CEO, Hillcrest
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Strategic Planning: Your Seat @ The Table
CEs: 1hr RCFE, NAB, BRN, HRCI, CPE
Strategic planning - what is your role? Governance Boards, Management Leadership Teams and Advisors and Content Experts each have important and different responsibilities in developing a thoughtful strategic plan. Understand the key elements and viewpoints that each group contributes to an effective planning process. As well as their role in key decisions for growth and divestiture.
Presenters:
Kathy Kirchhoff, Managing Director, Cain Brothers
Sharon Pewtress, Senior VP and COO, Episcopal Communities & Services for Seniors
Dale Surowitz, CEO, Los Angeles Jewish Health
Strategic planning - what is your role? Governance Boards, Management Leadership Teams and Advisors and Content Experts each have important and different responsibilities in developing a thoughtful strategic plan. Understand the key elements and viewpoints that each group contributes to an effective planning process. As well as their role in key decisions for growth and divestiture.
Presenters:
Kathy Kirchhoff, Managing Director, Cain Brothers
Sharon Pewtress, Senior VP and COO, Episcopal Communities & Services for Seniors
Dale Surowitz, CEO, Los Angeles Jewish Health
11:15 AM
Adjourn
Location &
Room Reservations
Room Reservations
Hilton Anaheim
777 Convention Way | Anaheim, CA 92802
777 Convention Way | Anaheim, CA 92802
Room Rate: $179 single/double
Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/LeadingAgeCali
Contact [email protected] for assistance with booking a room after the deadline.
Parking: $59 (valet), $25 (self-parking)
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/LeadingAgeCali
Contact [email protected] for assistance with booking a room after the deadline.
Parking: $59 (valet), $25 (self-parking)
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Join us on August 6 & 7
Contact Us
For questions about Executive Connect, please contact us at [email protected] or use this form.
