2025 WHCA/IHCA Fall Conference
JOIN US AT OUR 2025 FALL CONFERENCE!
Sponsored By
September 8 – September 10
The Historic Davenport, Spokane, WA
This special event brings together key experts who can help define and inform your work as a long-term care professional.
Please join us for this exceptional opportunity to connect with colleagues who value, support, and understand the critically important services provided in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout Washington and Idaho.
With education sessions designed to meet the needs and challenges at every level of long-term care, including specialized topics for caregiving staff, administrators, and owners, this conference will help you Illuminate the Journey towards a brighter future. We look forward to connecting with our long-term care community to share ideas, exchange insights, and inspire professional growth.
Keynote Session
The Story You Don’t Hear About – How Caregivers Changed My Life for the Better
In May of 2013, Cody Byrns stopped at a red light on the highway and was rear-ended by a box-truck causing a fire to break out leading to severe burns on almost 40% of Cody’s body. After months of both physical and spiritual recovery, his journey led him to see the powerful impact that today’s medical professionals have on those they care for.
During this dark point in his life, Cody and his family witnessed first-hand the heart behind the caregivers who led to his shift recovery. This talk will remind caretakers of the difference they are making in the world, and why they have one of the best occupations in the world. Be prepared to have an experience that will motivate you to move out of bondage into a life of freedom!
Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker and a number one best-selling author. As a thought leader, he speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Thousands of people have been impacted by Cody’s story and outlook on life.
About the Historic Davenport
10 S. Post St, Spokane, WA
Spokane’s grandest and most iconic destination, the Historic Davenport Hotel boasts a uniquely lavish experience. Brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century, immerse your stay in the glamour of 100 years of history, glimmering with renewed luster.
Group Room Rates:
- The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection for 179.00 USD – 189.00 USD per night
- Last Day to Book: Friday, August 08, 2025
- Book Now
Schedule
Full schedule available soon! Earn CEUs for each session you attend.
- Conference education sessions will begin at 1:00 on September 8th and conclude at noon on September 10th.
- Monday evening will feature a Welcome Reception.
- Our Keynote session and our tradeshow luncheon will both be held on Tuesday the 9th.
Key Activities
Get ready for fun! We’re packing a lot of activities into just a few days at this Fall Conference, including a Welcome Reception, a Tradeshow Luncheon, and a Murder Mystery Dinner! Check back soon for a full breakdown of events.
WHCA-PAC Golf Tournament
Join Washington’s leading long-term care providers and industry partners for a day of connection, camaraderie and purposeful play at the iconic Indian Canyon Golf Course. Your support for the PAC is essential to securing the funding, workforce and regulatory support necessary for accessible, high-quality long-term care.
Monday, September 8, 11:00am-4:30pm
Indian Canyon Golf Course (10 minutes from Historic Davenport)
Individual Golfer Entry: $150 (sack lunch provided)
Individual golfers can register now!
AB Dine-Around
AB Members – this is your time to connect with the provider attendees of your choosing in a more intimate, personalized setting. Whether you choose to take them out for dinner at one of Spokane’s tasty downtown restaurants, grab some drinks at a nearby watering hole, or book your own hospitality suite for a stylish soiree, our providers are sure to be impressed!
Monday evening, September 8
Murder Mystery Dinner
Join us for a 1980s-themed “Blast From the Past” Murder Mystery Dinner!
Tuesday, September 9, 6:00-9:00pm
Montvale Hotel, 1005 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
This add-on activity is just $10 for provider attendees. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
Sponsorship/Trade Show
Interested in sponsoring this year’s conference or exhibiting at our trade show? Contact Angela Ewing for more information.