More than 750 LeadingAge members gathered in Washington DC April 20 to 22, to explore innovative growth strategies, opportunities to leverage technology, strengthen governance, influence policy, and tackle workforce challenges. Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 23 followed the two days of learning and networking. Follow all activities below.
April 21, 2026
Board Chair Hinrichs: Courage Our Country Needs to Understand
LeadingAge Board Chair Christie Hinrichs, president and CEO of Frasier, opened the second day of Leadership Summit 2026 with reflections on leadership, advocacy, and the everyday courage shown across LeadingAge Communities. Her remarks set the tone for Lobby Day, as members prepare to head to Capitol Hill. Read more.
April 21, 2026
2026 Leadership Award Winner: Mimi Lewis Honored at Leadership Summit
Mimi Lewis, program director of the Hebrew SeniorLife’s Right Care, Right Place, Right Time (R3) program, received LeadingAge’s 2026 Leadership Award on day two of Leadership Summit 2026. Learn more.
April 20, 2026
Nurturing Radical Breakthroughs: Leadership Summit 26, Day 1
The LeadingAge Leadership Summit 2026 got under way in Washington, DC, with a first day focus on innovation and what it takes to develop and execute new ideas in aging services. The opening session featured remarks from LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan and insights from “Loonshots” author Dr. Safi Bahcall. Explore more.
Shutdown Week Three: Impact of Ongoing Closure on Affordable Housing