# NIC Fall Conference 2026

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026
- Location: Chicago, United States
- Organiser: National Investment Center
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The 2026 NIC Fall Conference is a gathering for senior housing leaders, investors, operators, developers, lenders, and capital partners to build relationships, learn strategies, and gain insights into the senior housing and care industry. It focuses on economic, capital markets, and policy trends influencing investment, development, and operations.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://fallconference.nic.org/)
- [Registration](https://fallconference.nic.org/attend/)
- [Agenda](https://fallconference.nic.org/conference-schedule/)

## Speakers

- Lori Alford, CEO, Avanti Senior Living
- Sarah Anderson, Executive Managing Director, Newmark
- John Arabia, Founder & CEO, Taylor Vance LLC
- Aaron Becker, Lument
- Debbie Brown, Owner & Principal, dbconsulting LLC
- Dirk Burghartz, President, Áegis Living
- Jack Callison, Chief Executive Officer, Sunrise Senior Living
- John Cochrane, President and CEO, HumanGood
- Joe Daniels, Vice President of Business Development, Direct Supply
- Mike DiGiacomo, Chief Operating Officer, United Group
- Anne Doyle, CEO, Spark Living and Learning
- Samantha Eckhout, Managing Director of Investments, REDICO
- Tim Fields, Co-founder & CEO, Ignite Medical Resorts
- Ryan Frederick, Founder & CEO, Here
- Nicole Funari, Senior Principal, Capital Strategies, NIC
- Tana Gall, President, Merrill Gardens
- Matthew P. Gourmand, President, Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc
- Bre Grubbs, Partner & Chief Strategy Officer, Leisure Care
- John Hetzel, Vice President of Culinary, Atria Senior Living, Inc

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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- [Home - NIC Fall Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgiTrwGXGec)

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