HCD Conference + Expo

HCD Conference + Expo (Healthcare Design Conference + Expo) is the premier U.S. gathering for healthcare design professionals. The 2026 edition takes place October 17–20, 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, and is co-located with the 2026 IFHE World Congress.

Organized around how the design of built environments affects safety, operations, clinical outcomes, and the financial success of healthcare facilities, the show combines a large expo floor with 100+ conference sessions, keynotes, pre-conference workshops, facility tours, and continuing-education opportunities (including AIA-AAH and other tracks). Attendees include architects, interior designers, facility managers, clinicians, contractors, engineers, and healthcare owner/providers.

The event is produced by Emerald X, LLC. Registration, exhibitor inquiries, hotel blocks, and the 2026 session lineup are published on the official site hcdexpo.com.