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2026 Fall Conference: Compassionate Leadership

September 24, 2026 | Salina, KS

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Agenda
 
Time Session Title
8:05-9:05 AM Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure 
9:15-10:15 AM Energizing and Engaging Employees 
10:30-11:30 AM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Leaders
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Overcoming Burnout Without Lowering Standards
12:30-2:00 PM Lunch & Expo
2:00-2:30 PM Business Meeting
2:30-3:45 PM Gubernatorial and Statewide Candidate Forum
3:45-4:15 PM Candidate Reception
 
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Gubernatorial & Statewide Races Forum

2:30-4:15 PM 

Learn more about the candidates running for Governor, Lt Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and U.S. Senate ahead of the general election. There will be a short reception to allow for networking following each candidates responses to pre-formed questions from the three associations. This part of the program is in partnership with LeadingAge Kansas, Alzheimer's Association, and Kansas Home Care and Hospice Association. Attendance at this event is included in your registration for the LeadingAge Kansas Fall Conference.

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Hilton Garden Inn Salina

3320 S. 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-0440
Room Block 

LeadingAge Kansas has arranged for a limited block of sleeping rooms to be available at a discounted rate of $116/night. 

Reservations can be made by logging on to the Hilton Garden Inn website at Hilton Garden Inn Salina and entering the block code of 9LAKS, by calling the Hotel reservations department at 785-309-0440, or by using the link below.  To receive the discounted rates, the attendees should identify the group as LeadingAge KS.  All reservations must be made before August 22, 2026.  After this date, we will release the remainder of your guest room block and the rate will no longer be available.  Additional reservation requests will be honored on a space and rate available basis.

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Registration Fees

Pricing table with two columns, “Registration Fee” and “Early Bird Rate.” Rates by attendee type are: LeadingAge Kansas Member, $289 registration fee and $259 early bird rate; Edge Club Member, $245 registration fee and $225 early bird rate; Non-Member, $389 registration fee with no early bird rate; AIT/Student, $85 registration fee with no early bird rate; Provider Board Member, $100 registration fee with no early bird rate. The table uses green header and row-label cells with white text and light gray fee cells with black text.

Early Bird Registration Prices will be honored through August 2. 

**AIT/Student rate is only available to AITs if you are not needing continuing education.
For Discount Codes: Contact [email protected] for AIT/Student and Board Member discount codes.
Please Note: Any registration made after September 8 will be subject to a $25 administrative fee.

 

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Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors! 

 

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.

LeadingAge Kansas Media Policy

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.  

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