More Details Announced for Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo

Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo returns for its 36th annual event to the Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina, Sept. 19-21. Attendees will have a chance to sit in on keynote presentations, explore 100+ exhibitors, be inspired by industry leaders at daily conference sessions, explore two of Charlotte’s newest healthcare facilities, enjoy networking events and much more.

The Symposium features three jam-packed days of educational and insightful sessions, case studies and keynotes meant to inspire and improve current and future healthcare facilities. The sessions will span multiple topics including pediatrics, behavioral health, and community health, among others that are making an impact on the healthcare design industry. This year’s closing keynote titled, “What is This Thing Called Heart and How is it Relevant to Care | Design | Impact?”, features Susan Black, principal and director, Perkins Eastman Black Architects Inc.

The Exhibit Hall features products and services in the healthcare facilities industry from some of the country’s top manufacturers and providers. Many exhibitors will launch new products at HFSE, getting in front of important decision makers from healthcare facilities, architecture and design firms.

The annual awards program recognizes design teams, projects and individuals who have made a profound contribution to the healthcare design industry. The program accepts submissions of all types and sizes of patient care-related facilities. In addition, it recognizes the best and most innovative new products within the healthcare design & construction industry. All entries are due July 28 and submissions can be made here: hcarefacilities.com/awards

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo’s new Symposium Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program in 2023 gives recognition to those individuals with less than 10 years (non-consecutive) of experience in healthcare design and construction including research and/or education. The recognition includes:

• Full-access registration to the 2023 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo (Travel expenses are not included)
• Welcome breakfast for all emerging leaders to meet each other at the beginning of the event

• Recognition at the opening keynote
• Recognition on a display board
• Invitation to the VIP Reception with a chance to network with the HFSE Advisory Board

• Featured in the October 2023 Leaflet issue

For more information and to apply, visit hcarefacilities.com/elp

The 2023 event will bring back Facility Tours throughout Charlotte, a beloved tradition returning after its hiatus since COVID. Learn more about the tours here.