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Get Excited for the 2025 LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference & Expo!

We are so excited for you to join us at our upcoming 2025 Spring Conference & Expo! This year, we are back in Wichita, KS at the beautiful Hyatt Regency & Century II Convention Center! Our team has been working hard to make this conference something you won't want to miss. 

Register For Spring Conference Here

CONFERENCE PRICING:

 

Early Bird Registration

(Thru Feb. 28)

General Registration

**(Mar. 1- Apr. 6)**

LeadingAge Kansas Members $449 $499
Edge Club Members* $349 $399
Non-Members $549 $599
AIT/Students** $160 $160
Building Board Members*** $160 $160

 

*Edge Club Members must be logged in to receive this rate. Please check with your organization to confirm Edge Club status before registering.

**This rate is only available to AITs if you are not needing continuing education.

***Please contact [email protected] if you would like to register a building board member at this rate.

**Please Note: Any registration made after April 7, 2025 will be subject to a $25 administrative fee.**


 Cycling Without Age - Pre-Conference Social Event

April 21, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Larksfield Place, Wichita, KS

Join your peers for a viewing of Cycling Without Age, a short film that shares the story the worldwide non-profit program that has been providing long term care residents with companionship and safe access to the outdoors for over a decade.  After the screening, you will participate in a brief, casual discussion about ways to engage your residents creatively and get them outdoors. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The screening will begin at 7:00, with discussion to follow, along with an optional evening walk around the Larksfield campus. 

Cycling Without Age is a film about the power of feeling the wind in your hair, no matter where you are on life’s journey. It follows the story of John, a retired teacher and his merry group of volunteers as they use pedal-powered rickshaws to give rides to those who have lost the ability to pedal themselves. Through the intimate moments of these rides, the film presents a unique portrait of aging: asking audiences to consider the importance of the outdoors for those who are all too often trapped inside. Watch the teaser here.

If you would like to attend this no-cost social event, please RSVP when you register for the conference. 

Thank you to our hosts at Larksfield Place and our session sponsor: Mullican & Hart!

This session is eligible for 1.5 Continuing Education Credits in the core of Resident Care.


 

 

Mix & Mingle with DJ Trivia

 April 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Wichita

Do you have lots of knowledge you don't know what to do with? Are and your coworkers you weirdly competitive? This year's Mix & Mingle is the perfect opportunity to show off your trivia skills and network with fellow aging services professionals in a relaxed setting! 

Test your knowledge, make new connections, and compete for exciting prizes during our Trivia Mix & Mingle with DJ Trivia! 

Even if trivia isn't your thing, come spend some time with us and connect with your peers while enjoying snacks and drinks. You might make a new friend or surprise yourself with how much you know! 

 

 

 


 

Meet Our Featured Speakers

 Donnie Campbell

Coach Donnie Campbell | Opening Keynote | What's Your MVP?

Coach Donnie Campbell is a math teacher and a high school basketball coach from Kansas who was plucked out of obscurity when Jason Sudeikis, the American actor and star of the 5-time Emmy Award winning show, Ted Lasso, revealed to Stephen Colbert on the late show that Campbell was in part the impetus for the lead character of Ted Lasso. For the past 36 years, Coach Campbell has coached and taught math, but more importantly he has been building the confidence and character of the young men and women who have played for him.

Watch a short welcome video from Coach Campbell!

Percy Turner, MSW

Percy Turner, MSW | General Session | Solution Focused Problem-Solving

Percy Turner, MSW is the lead professional development trainer for the Center of Organizational development's Learning and Development team at Wichita State University. He has created dozens of trainings ranging various topics, including self-care, professional speaking, cultural humility, team building and more. A Wichita State University alum, Percy has a unique engagement style that brings insight, fun and comfort to facilitation and training. He brings a unique and valuable perspective to partners combing his history in the mental health world, his love for training and adult learning, as well as his authentic and genuine approach to partner relations.

Watch a short welcome video from Percy!

Dr. Michael Gillette 

Dr. Michael Gillette | General Session | Workplace Ethics in LTC

Dr. Michael Gillette is an ethics expert who has presented numerous keynotes and workshops nationally and internationally over the past three decades. Additionally, he contracts with dozens of healthcare organizations and other agencies to provide ethics case consultations and policy work. His energetic and interactive style engages his audiences and helps them think critically about ethical decisions in their work and beyond.

Judge Tommy Webb

Judge Tommy Webb | Closing Keynote | You Can Make A Difference

Tommy Webb was born in Korea in 1952, was adopted and moved to the United States in 1959. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970-1974. He retired as Kansas District Magistrate Judge with the distinction of being the first Asian Judge for the state of Kansas. He earned a Master of Science in Family Therapy Clinical from Friends University, Wichita, KS. Judge Webb now speaks throughout the United States sharing his inspirational message.


 
Thank you to our 2025 Partners!
 
 
 
         
 

LeadingAge Kansas Education & Event Policies

Cancellation Policies

Substitutions for events are always welcome. These individuals can be anyone employed on your campus, board members, resident family members, or residents. Substitutes must be made for the whole event. In certain circumstances, if substitution, live stream, or video alternative is not an option, a refund may be provided based on the guidelines below. If a refund is desired, request must be made in writing to [email protected] within 5 business days of the event start date. 

In-Person Event Refunds

Survey Related Cancellations: A full refund of the event registration fee will be provided with evidence of the survey. Documentation must be provided within 5 business days of the first day of the missed event.

Non-survey Related Cancellations: For cancellations received up to 14 days prior to the event start, a 50% refund will be issued, if requested in writing. Registrations cancelled 13 or fewer days prior to the event start will not be issued a refund.

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By registering for or attending LeadingAge Kansas sponsored meetings and events, participants agree to allow LeadingAge Kansas to use and distribute their images or voices in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of these events. LeadingAge Kansas uses these materials for promotional purposes, including social media, their website, and other marketing/media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed, please email [email protected] at least 5 days before the beginning of the event.

Personal & Learning Accommodations Policy

LeadingAge Kansas is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities.  Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.