Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo

01/30/2026

🌟 Be Part of the Action at HFSE 2026!

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo returns to Charlotte, NC in 2026—and this is your chance to showcase your brand, connect with industry leaders, and make an impact on the future of healthcare design and construction.
Want to see what makes HFSE such a powerful experience?

🎥 Check out the energy, networking, and innovation from past events:

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Secure your spot as an exhibitor or sponsor today and join the conversation shaping healthcare’s future!

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Join us at the 2026 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Charlotte, NC – September 28-30, 2026!Connect with top healthcare leaders, architects, and faci...

01/28/2026

🚨 Quick Industry Update

Perkins&Will is strengthening its presence in North Carolina with new leadership in its healthcare practice. Jose Prado, AIA, NCARB, joins the studio to lead the practice, bringing deep experience in major health system projects. Brandon Walter, AIA, LEED AP, steps in as Senior Medical Planner, contributing over 20 million sq. ft. of global healthcare planning expertise. 1

This expansion reinforces Perkins&Will’s commitment to innovative, human‑centered healthcare design across the region.
🔗 Read more: Perkins&Will Expands Healthcare Practice in North Carolina Studio (Medical Construction & Design)
https://loom.ly/_AGRbq4

Jose Prado, AIA, NCARB, has joined Perkins&Will’s North Carolina studio to lead its healthcare practice. With a career dedicated to healthcare design, Prado brings a solutions-oriented leadership style focused on collaboration, clarity and the human experience. Previously with Gresham Smith, he ha...

01/27/2026

🚀 Big Things Are Happening at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo!

Last week, our Advisory Board gathered in Tampa—nearly 20 leaders in person and 13 more virtually—for one powerhouse strategy session. HFSE remains the only event in our industry guided by such a diverse, deeply experienced advisory board of healthcare design, construction, and operations leaders.
Together, these visionaries spent the day shaping what’s ahead for the 2026 Symposium in Charlotte, NC (September 28–30)—and the ideas flowed. 🔥

Here are the HOT topics we’re exploring for 2026:
💡 AI’s Real Impact on Healthcare Design, Construction & Operations
🏥 AI‑Enabled Smart Hospitals & Smart Rooms
🔮 Future‑Tech Ready Facilities (Planning for the Unknown)
🤝 Health System Consolidation, Partnerships & New Models
🏗️ Prefabrication & Modular Construction: What Actually Works
🧠 Behavioral Health Facility Innovations
🎗️ Cancer & Pediatric Care: Next‑Gen Environments
👥 Workforce Shortages: Facility & Ops Solutions (Housing, Automation, Layout)
🌎 Resilient, Climate‑Ready Healthcare Environments
🧩 Interactive Case‑Based Sessions (Owners‑Only or Owner Co‑Presenters)

We’re building this program with the industry, for the industry—and now we want your insights, your bold ideas, and your creativity.

📢 Submit your session proposal and help shape the conversation in Charlotte!
🗓️ Proposals Due: February 13, 2026
https://loom.ly/C6f2Jh8

Let’s create the future of healthcare facilities—together.

Speaking Information IMPORTANT DATESSubmissions Open – November 3, 2025Deadline for Submissions – February 13, 2026Submissions Notified of Status – week of March 23, 2026 ONLINE SUBMISSION PORTAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES SYMPOSIUM & EXPO SPEAKING GUIDELINES All parties interested in speaking at t...

01/20/2026

📢 Calling All Healthcare Design & Construction Experts!

Did you know The Leaflet is a FREE bi-monthly news service for professionals shaping healthcare environments? Published by JD Events (producer of the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo) in collaboration with Medical Construction & Design and industry thought leaders, it delivers practical solutions and insights for:

✅ Architects & Planners
✅ Contractors & Engineers
✅ Facility Managers
✅ Healthcare Operations Executives
✅ Manufacturers & Service Providers
With 10,000+ subscribers, The Leaflet is your platform to share expertise and influence the conversation.

💡 We’re now accepting article submissions for our 2026 issues!
Send your Word document to jenabeth@jdevents.com by the deadline for your chosen issue:

Feb Issue – Feb 10
Apr Issue – Apr 14
Jun Issue – Jun 12
Aug Issue – Aug 14
Oct Issue – Oct 9
Dec Issue – Dec 11

Your insights can help shape the future of healthcare facilities. Ready to contribute?
👉 Learn more & submit today! https://loom.ly/bctzAkQ

01/16/2026

Throwing it back to 2016 Orlando!

01/14/2026

Big News in San Antonio! 🚨 Methodist Landmark Hospital has unveiled its expanded Emergency Room, designed to deliver faster, more efficient care when it matters most.

This upgrade means more capacity, advanced technology, and improved patient experience—a major step forward for emergency healthcare in the region.

🔗 Read the full story on Medical Construction & Design : https://loom.ly/tZcdFr4

An expansion of the emergency room at Methodist Landmark Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is complete. Adolfson & Peterson Construction broke ground on the project in April 2025. Designed by LK Design Group, the expansion adds 1,850 square feet to the existing ER, creating space for six additional pat...

01/13/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The 2026 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo is coming to Charlotte, NC – and you won’t want to miss it!
Join industry leaders, innovators, and experts for three days of networking, education, and inspiration focused on the future of healthcare design and delivery.

✅ Dates: September 28-30, 2026
✅ Location: Charlotte Convention Center

Start planning now to be part of this incredible event that shapes the healthcare landscape!

👉 Learn more and mark your calendar: https://loom.ly/1xB9Gv8

01/12/2026

Exciting News for South Florida!

The new UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center has officially opened its doors, bringing world-class healthcare to the heart of North Miami. This cutting-edge facility combines advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a commitment to excellence in medical care.

Discover how this debut is transforming the region’s healthcare landscape:

👉 Read the full story here https://loom.ly/38jLkN0

01/09/2026

Breaking Ground on a New Era of Care!

Construction has officially begun on the Wiregrass Ranch Medical Building, located near the Orlando Health Hospital. This new facility will expand access to advanced healthcare services and strengthen the region’s medical infrastructure.

Learn more about this exciting development and what it means for the community:

👉 Read the full article here https://loom.ly/E0zzLxA

So, as we’ve previously reported, despite all of the new stuff and everything that has already been built, the Wiregrass Ranch development is still at less than 40% of its […]

01/09/2026

Hospitals of the Future: Modular Design for Rapid Response 🏥✨

Healthcare facilities are evolving to meet the demands of emergency preparedness and patient care. This article explores how modular construction is transforming hospital design—enabling faster expansions, improved flexibility, and resilience during crises.

🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/sV9RUwQ

Zaha Hadid Architects leads the design of Malpensa Hospital in northern Italy, a modular prefabricated hospital combining adaptable clinical planning, segregated circulation, and low-carbon construction strategies.

01/08/2026

📢 The 2026 Call for Speakers

Do you have insights, strategies, or innovations that can shape the future of healthcare facilities? This is your chance to share your expertise with an engaged audience of industry leaders at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, happening September 28–30, 2026 in Charlotte, NC.

✅ Deadline to submit: February 13
✅ Don’t miss your opportunity to lead the conversation!

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://loom.ly/C6f2Jh8

01/07/2026

2026 Healthcare Outlook: A Year of Unprecedented Disruption

From rapid tech adoption to evolving patient expectations, the healthcare industry is entering a transformative era. What trends will define the year ahead—and how can organizations prepare for the challenges and opportunities?
Explore the insights shaping the future of healthcare:

👉 Read the full article here https://loom.ly/xZqTeN4

In 2026, healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies will face a more volatile and politically exposed operating landscape.