If you’re a serious senior living leader, you’re not looking for a large conference with predictable content and awkward networking in a windowless ballroom. You want conversations that challenge your perspective. Connections that actually matter. Ideas you can bring back to your organization to spark real change.

That’s exactly what the Senior Living Innovation Forum (SLIF) delivers.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, this invite-only, intimate retreat is limited to just 100 senior living executives—ensuring every conversation has real depth and every connection counts.y.

1. World-Class Keynotes + Visionaries

This year’s lineup is built to spark new ways of thinking:

• Ken Dychtwald, Founder & CEO of Age Wave, kicks off Sunday night with a powerful keynote on longevity, the future of aging, and what it all means for senior housing.
• Caroline Boone, Executive Creative Director of Storyliving by Disney, shares how design and storytelling can reimagine community life.
• Joel Theisen + Dr. Bill Thomas of Lifespark will explore bold new models of independence and integrated care.
• Kevin McCoy, CEO of Levande, will offer a global lens on senior living, leading one of Australia’s largest operators with a $3B+ pipeline and a sharp focus on operational excellence.

Plus, the godfather of skateboarding, Rodney Mullen, will take the stage. Rodney reinvented an entire sport through relentless trial, failure, and reinvention—and he’ll share why the ability to fall, adapt, and evolve isn’t just for skaters. It’s a mindset every bold leader needs.

…and hear from many more industry leaders. Click here for the full lineup.

2. Conversations That Cut Through the Noise

At SLIF, there are no panels for panels’ sake. No canned presentations. Instead, you’ll dive into intimate conversations with peers and innovators, designed to help you rethink your business and lead through change. And because we’ve designed the agenda with care, you’ll never have to choose between two great sessions, everything runs back-to-back, so you can catch it all.

This fall, expect sessions on:

• Becoming an AI-Forward Company
• Making Value-Based Care Work
• Cracking the Middle Market
• Designing Communities That Promote Healthspan
  

From robotics to intergenerational living, you’ll hear what’s really shaping the next era of senior housing, and how leaders like you can put it into practice.

3. Networking That Doesn’t Feel Like Forced

SLIF is built for authentic connection. Whether it’s curated roundtables, casual conversations over cocktails, or even out on the water, you’ll connect with other senior living executives in ways that actually stick.

This fall, you can choose your own networking adventure: surfing lessons or a catamaran cruise. And on Monday night, we’ll turn it up with a Halloween party headlined by Queen Nation, the ultimate Queen tribute band. Because when you’re relaxed and having fun, the best relationships happen naturally.

4. Meetings That Actually Matter

SLIF takes the guesswork out of vendor connections. Using our event app, we match senior living leaders with solution providers based on the challenges they’re actively working through. The result: 1:1 meetings scheduled in advance—no wandering expo halls, no wasted time. Just focused conversations that move your business forward.

5. A Retreat That’s All-Inclusive

When we say invite-only, we mean it. Qualified executives attend at no cost—hotel, meals, and experiences are on us. That way, you can focus on what really matters: learning, sharing, and shaping the future of senior living.

Join Us in Huntington Beach

If you’re ready to explore bold ideas, build lasting relationships, and reimagine what senior living can be, SLIF Fall is where you want to be.

📅 October 26–28, 2025
📍 Paséa Hotel & Spa | Huntington Beach, CA

👉 Request your invite here.