You know the drill. Another industry conference where you'll sit through panels you could give yourself, shake hands with dozens of people whose names you'll forget by Tuesday, and leave wondering why you spent three days away from the office.
SLIF was built because we were tired of that, too.
This October, just 100 senior living leaders will gather at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach for the kind of conversations that actually move the needle. It's not a ballroom marathon. It's a retreat where you'll actually get time with the people shaping the future of this industry.
The People You Actually Want to Hear From
What makes SLIF different isn't just the names on stage, it's the mix of perspectives, and the access you'll have to them.
You'll hear how Disney's Storyliving team is using design and storytelling to reinvent the idea of community. Rodney Mullen, the godfather of modern skateboarding, will share why falling, adapting, and reinventing is a mindset every leader needs. From Lifespark, Joel Theisen and Dr. Bill Thomas will unpack what it takes to build bold new models of care. Kevin McCoy, CEO of one Australia's largest owner/operator of senior living communuties, Levande. And Ken Dychtwald, one of the foremost voices on aging, will explore what the longevity boom really means for senior living.
These are just a few of the thought leaders featured on the program—and because SLIF is intentionally small, you won't just hear them from the stage. You'll run into them at breakfast, on the beach, or even out on the catamaran. That's the difference a retreat makes.
Meetings That Actually Matter
At most events, vendor conversations feel random or rushed. At SLIF, they're purposeful. Busy executives get to learn about new solutions and technologies in a casual 1:1 format—meetings that you control and select in advance. No wandering an expo floor, no endless pitches. Just focused conversations with the people who can help move your business forward.
The Conversations That Matter
The sessions focus on what's actually keeping you up at night: AI implementation that goes beyond the buzzwords. Value-based care models that work in the real world. How to design for healthspan instead of just lifespan. What the middle market opportunity really looks like.
But here's the thing—the session ends, and the conversation keeps going. Over drinks. During the Halloween Beach Bash (because it's October, and Queen Nation is headlining). Walking along the beach at sunrise. That's where the real breakthroughs happen.
Why This Works
Everything's taken care of—hotel, meals, experiences—so you can focus on why you came. No logistics stress. No wondering where to eat dinner. Just space to think, connect, and plan what's next.
The group is small enough that you'll actually get to know people. Senior leadership only, so everyone's dealing with the same kinds of decisions you are. And it's invite-only because we're not trying to fill seats—we're trying to create the kind of environment where you can step back from the day-to-day and think strategically about the next decade.
The Bottom Line
SLIF Fall isn't for everyone. It's for leaders who want to pause, think deeply, and connect with peers who are building the future of senior living. If you're looking for another networking circus or a vendor showcase, this isn't it.
But if you want three days to focus on what's next—with people who understand the weight of the decisions you're making—then this is exactly where you need to be.
October 26–28, Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach.
One hundred leaders. Invite-only.
👉 Request your invite here.
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