MALVERN, PA — The 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference, set to take place from April 29 to May 1 in Phoenix, is poised to address the pressing issues facing the senior living industry through a blend of human-centered strategies and forward-looking insights. Organized by HMP Global and serving as the official meeting for Argentum, the national association championing professionally managed senior living communities, the event promises to equip executives with the tools needed to navigate current and future challenges.
The conference will feature two keynote presentations designed to inspire and provoke thought among senior living professionals. The first, titled “Doing Better (With Kindness + A Little Math),” scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, showcases the collaborative efforts of Jeff Leer, President and CEO of AlerisLife/Five Star Senior Living, and James Rhee, a high school teacher turned Harvard Law graduate, private equity investor, and CEO. Drawing on Rhee’s soon-to-be-published book, Red Helicopter — A Parable for Our Times, the session will explore how Five Star is transforming its operations by directly addressing staff concerns such as food, financial insecurity, and social isolation. This transformation is rooted in a philosophy that prioritizes employee well-being, aligning compensation and benefits with the company’s values to enhance both employee satisfaction and resident care.
On Wednesday, May 1, attendees will have the opportunity to look into the future with the second keynote, “Senior Living in 5, 10, and 20 Years,” led by Mark Bryan, senior foresight manager at the Future Today Institute. Bryan’s presentation will dive into emerging trends and disruptive technologies, such as Web3 and artificial intelligence, assessing their potential impacts on the senior living sector. This forward-thinking analysis aims to shed light on how these advancements could alter business models, enrich resident experiences, and transform workforce dynamics in the years to come.
James Balda, President and CEO of Argentum, emphasized the significance of these keynotes, stating, “The combination of these two keynotes will have a powerful impact on all who attend.” He further highlighted the broad relevance of the messages, which are expected to resonate with senior living executive leaders across various roles, sparking innovative approaches to address immediate and long-term industry challenges.
As the senior living industry faces evolving demands and expectations, the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference stands as a crucial gathering for leaders seeking to foster compassionate, innovative environments for both staff and residents. Through a mix of introspective discussion and visionary outlooks, the conference aims to chart a path forward that is responsive to the human elements at the core of the industry, while also embracing the potential of technological advancements to shape a better future for senior living.
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