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Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall

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Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall ran Nov 2–4, 2026 at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel & Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, United States. It is a Healthcare & Medical conference. ConferenceGrid lists 12 speakers and 8 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Oct 12, 2026 · dates verified Jul 11, 2026

Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show is the flagship event for the senior living profession in California, featuring cutting-edge learning on workforce development, dementia care, technology, and opportunities to earn RCFE CEUs and BRN credits. The event attracts decision makers, providers, and industry professionals for education, networking, and a large…

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12Speakers
0Sponsors
8Sessions
12Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Elevate:, in alphabetical order.

Alan Graza
Vice President of Health and Wellness, Savant Senior Living · Savant Senior Living
Denise Brandt
Director of Workforce Development, CALA · CALA
Dung Trinh, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Healthy Brain Clinic · Healthy Brain Clinic
Erica Bosque, EdD, LCSW
CEO/Executive Director, Keystone Therapy & Training Services · Keystone Therapy & Training Services
Ginna Baik
Senior Director of Business Development, Hilton · Hilton
Kathleen Boesch
Regional Director of Human Resources, West, Belmont Village Senior Living · Belmont Village Senior Living
Kyle Gardner
Chief Operating Officer, NIC MAP · NIC MAP
Lori Elfus
Executive Director of Human Resources, Continuing Life LLC · Continuing Life LLC
Marc Middleton
Founder and CEO, Growing Bolder · Growing Bolder
Pamela Kaufmann
Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP · Hanson Bridgett LLP
Rachel Druckenmiller
Self-Leadership & Workplace Performance Expert · UNMUTED
Sara Kyle, PhD
Founder & Principal, LE3 Solutions · LE3 Solutions

Agenda

Selected from 8 sessions.

  • 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.

    Engaging Aging Part 2: Changing Mindsets to Change Lives

    Mindset training is a missing link in resident engagement and a vital key to overcoming limiting beliefs about aging. If staff don’t view the later years through a lens of possibil…

    Concurrent Afternoon Intensive Sessions
  • 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.

    Mental Health & Wellbeing Part 2: Rights, Risk and Reality

    Mental health challenges among residents or their families can create complex challenges for providers. Grounded in the Fair Housing Act and compassionate care, we will examine res…

    Concurrent Afternoon Intensive Sessions
  • 12:45 – 2:45 p.m.

    Multi-Site Leadership Part 2: Understanding the Impact of Technology and Market Intelligence

    The future depends on how effectively leaders leverage technology and respond to changing market demand. Explore how technology is reshaping decision-making across communities whil…

    Concurrent Afternoon Intensive Sessions
  • 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.

    Beyond the Blindside – Leading Through Change from the Inside Out

    Change is relentless - restructuring, growth, uncertainty and the unexpected moments no one sees coming. Through it all, leaders are expected to balance competing demands, manage t…

    General Session
  • 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

    Innovative Ways to Recruit Talent from Non-Traditional Sources

    Struggling to find qualified candidates through traditional recruiting channels? Join this dynamic duo and discover innovative, often overlooked talent sources that can help expand…

    Breakout Session
  • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

    Engaging Aging Part 1: The Longevity Blueprint – Extending Lifespan and Brainspan

    Explore the critical connection between modern longevity science and staying cognitively sharp for as long as possible. From the Information Theory of Aging and a framework for pre…

    Concurrent Morning Intensive Sessions
  • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

    Mental Health & Wellbeing Part 1: When Caregivers Need Care

    Recognizing and responding to mental health challenges includes many nuances. Gain practical guidance from a senior living executive, HR director and a Licensed Clinical Social Wor…

    Concurrent Morning Intensive Sessions
  • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

    Multi-Site Leadership Part 1: Delivering Exceptional Experiences

    Communities face a unique challenge to deliver exceptional experiences while supporting three interconnected audiences - residents, staff, and families. We will explore what we kno…

    Concurrent Morning Intensive Sessions

Quick answers

When is Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall?
Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall ran Nov 2–4, 2026 at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel & Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, United States.
Where is Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall held?
Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall was held at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel & Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, United States.
Who is speaking at Elevate: CALA’s Conference & Trade Show 2026 Fall?
ConferenceGrid lists 12 speakers, including Alan Graza (Vice President of Health and Wellness, Savant Senior Living, Savant Senior Living), Denise Brandt (Director of Workforce Development, CALA, CALA) and Dung Trinh, MD (Chief Medical Officer, Healthy Brain Clinic, Healthy Brain Clinic).
Company intelligence

An audience of 12 companies, parsed from the program.

Twelve companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
12Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

92% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite433%
  • Founder / Owner217%
  • VP-level18%
  • Director / Head of433%
  • Other roles18%

Of 12 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Belmont Village Senior Living1
2CALA1
3Continuing Life LLC1
4Growing Bolder1
5Hanson Bridgett LLP1
6Healthy Brain Clinic1
7Hilton1
8Keystone Therapy & Training Services1
9LE3 Solutions1
10NIC MAP1
11Savant Senior Living1
12UNMUTED1
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.