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Inspiring Programming, Product Launches, Keynotes, Industry Leaders, Facility Tours, Emerging Leaders, and Networking Events

SAN DIEGO, CA- (June 16, 2025) — Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, one of the country’s largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities, returns for its 38^th annual event at the San Diego Convention Center, September 24-26, 2025. This must-attend symposium and expo brings together architects, designers, engineers, contractors and healthcare providers to explore the innovations shaping tomorrow’s healthcare spaces. Attendees will have a chance to sit in on compelling Keynote Presentations, explore 100+ Exhibitors, be inspired by industry leaders at daily Conference Sessions, explore two of San Diego’s biggest Healthcare Facilities, enjoy Networking Events, honor Award winners making a difference and much more.

“We’re excited to return to San Diego for the 6^th time as the area is a hub for healthcare innovation, boasting a dynamic ecosystem of top-tier hospitals, research institutions, and biotech companies.” said Jenabeth Ferguson, Vice President, Symposium Director. “Attendees can look forward to dynamic conversations, hands-on innovation, and a vibrant community that shares one mission: creating spaces that heal. From an expansive Expo Hall with top tier manufacturers and service providers to compelling Keynotes and sessions led by experts in the industry, the future of healthcare starts at HFSE.”

Robust Conference

The Symposium features three jam-packed days of educational and insightful sessions, case-studies and three keynotes meant to inspire and improve current and future healthcare facilities. The sessions will span multiple topics including Behavioral Health, AI in Healthcare, Pediatric Care, Sustainability, Changing Workforce and Safety and Crisis Management and more. A few highlights include:

ATTRACTING AND MAINTAINING TALENT ACROSS GENERATIONS IN THE WORKFORCE

Three generations will walk through the new age of management, the inclusive healthcare design process, and real-world engineering systems design and implementation challenges.

IMPROVING SAFETY IN CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS: LEVERAGING AI AND PHYSICAL MOCK-UP SIMULATIONS

This study integrates AI and full-scale mock-up simulations to examine crisis stabilization unit (CSU) environments for patients in mental and behavioral health crises. User feedback, gathered through interviews and simulations, highlighted the importance of safety features like ligature resistance in CSUs.

MORE HUMAN HEALTHCARE: AI AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

This session explores AI’s impact on healthcare, from clinical applications to patient experiences and care environments.

Exhibit Hall

The Expo Hall features the most innovative products and services in the healthcare facilities industry from some of the country’s top manufacturers and providers. Many exhibitors will launch new products at HFSE, getting in front of important decision makers from healthcare facilities, architecture and design firms. This year, the Expo Hall will feature more than 25 NEW exhibitors hailing from around the globe including Ballinger, Akita Box, Aesthetics, Inc., Bennu Enterprises, Inc. CED National Accounts, Concourse Federal Group, CSSI Services, dRofus, Gerflor, Kirlin Lighting, New Star Lighting, Paladin Healthcare, Richard, Safe and Sound Security, Viscor, Inc. (Certolux) Walter P. Moore, Wayfair Professional, Zhangjiagang Carenovo Technology Cp. Ltd., Zurn Elkay, NUDO, ProCare Innovation, Traka ASSA ABLOY, Kimball International, Getinge, Bildt, Advanced Wall Solutions, Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution, Cumming Group, RWDI Climate & Performance Engineers and more.

Experience the latest furnishings, technology, flooring, lighting, modular, operating rooms, and mobile clinics from returning exhibitors: La-Z Boy Healthcare| Knu Comfort, WIELAND Healthcare, Stance Healthcare, Pineapple Contract, Champion Manufacturing, Norix, Cortech, Roppe Corporation, Tarkett, Interface, AHF Products, Mondo Contract Flooring, AMICO Lights, Modular Services Company, RAD Technology Medical Systems, SLD Technology, IN-DAPT, Odulair and many more. 

Don’t miss mini sessions on the Expo Floor presented by architecture firms in the Design Solutions Theaters where the design team galleries come alive in these 15-minute presentations. Back by popular demand, there will be two design solutions theaters so double the chance to hear about the latest projects in this exciting format.

Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo is set to feature a diverse array of sponsors from across the healthcare design and facilities management sectors including: La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knu Comfort, Cumming Group, Zurn Elkay, Odulair, STERIS, WIELAND Healthcare, BOLDT, CSSI Services, DPR Construction, Green Building Initiative, Hall Render, IMEG Corp., Northstar Management Company, LLC, Robins & Morton, Roger’s O’Brien Construction, Roppe Corporation, SWATH Design and The Walsh Group.

Symposium Distinction Awards

The annual program recognizes design teams, projects and individuals who have made a profound contribution to the healthcare design industry. The program accepts submissions of all types and sizes of patient care-related facilities. In addition, it recognizes the best and most innovative new products within the healthcare design & construction industry. All entries are due August 1st and submissions can be made here: https://hcarefacilities.com/awards/

Networking Events

Mix and mingle with new and old friends at daily events including the Grand Opening of Exhibit Floor and Symposium Party, the Ice Cream Social, the Happy Hour and many more fun and engaging events.

Emerging Leaders Welcome

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo’s successful Symposium Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program returns in 2025 offering recognition to those individuals with less than 10 years (non-consecutive) of experience in healthcare design and construction including research and/or education. The recognition includes attending the 2025 HFSE in San Diego September 24-26 and participating in all activities surrounding the event.

RECIPIENTS RECEIVE:

• A Full Access registration to the 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo (travel expenses are not included)
• Welcome breakfast for all emerging leaders to meet each other at the beginning of the event
• Recognition at the Opening Keynote at the 2025 HFSE
• Recognition on a display board at the 2025 HFSE
• Invitation to the VIP Reception at the 2025 HFSE and be paired with a Board Member to offer guidance
• Featured in the October 2025 Leaflet issue

For more information and to apply, visit https://hcarefacilities.com/elp/

Facility Tours

On Tuesday, September 23, HFSE will be offering two Facility Tours. Stay tuned for more details on the Facility Tours.

For more information or to register, please visit www.hcarefacilities.com

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The mission of the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo is to ignite change and advance healthcare delivery through innovative physical spaces. Here, competitors become collaborators, clients become friends, and colleagues share fresh perspectives, research, and insights, driving forward the dynamic conversation of our industry.

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