Impact
A bigger and stronger platform
Prior-edition figures sourced from post-show reporting for 2025; confirm against organiser press release when available. The 2025 edition brought together 800+ visitors at Gas South Convention Center.
Event overview
Overview
The Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show is a premier event for professionals in the senior living sector.
Scheduled for October 28-30, 2026, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA, this conference will gather over 800 attendees from across the region.
Participants will engage in educational sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on the latest trends and best practices in senior living.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show runs from October 28 to 30, 2026, at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is expected to attract over 800 senior living professionals, focusing on industry best practices and innovative solutions.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the Georgia Senior Living Association, more details can be found at gasla.org.
- 4Entry / Access: Registration opens in June 2026, with various pricing tiers available for members and non-members.
- 5Location: Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show takes place in Duluth, USA. Venue: Gas South Convention Center. Scheduled 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-30.
Why visit
GASLA's annual conference and trade show is the one week each year when Georgia's senior living operators - assisted living, personal care, memory care, independent living and CCRC teams - sit in the same rooms as the vendors that supply them. Location: Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show takes.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of senior living professionals, gaining visibility and potential leads. Attendees include senior living community leaders, healthcare professionals, and industry partners. The Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show is a premier event for professionals in the senior living sector. Scheduled for October 28-30, 2026, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA,.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Senior living community administrators
Healthcare professionals in senior care
Industry partners providing services to senior living
Regulatory bodies and policymakers
Educators and trainers in senior living
Technology providers for senior living solutions
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Providers of senior living technology solutions
Healthcare service providers
Suppliers of senior living furnishings and equipment
Consultants specializing in senior living operations
Training and education organizations for senior living staff
Marketing and branding agencies for senior living communities
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Senior living technology solutions
Healthcare services and products for seniors
Furnishings and equipment for assisted living
Training programs for senior living staff
Marketing services for senior living communities
Wellness and engagement programs for seniors
Location & Facilities
Venue
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097, USA
Facilities
Parking
Gas South Convention Center in Duluth typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Gas South Convention Center in Duluth typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Gas South Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Member Early Bird
400Non-Member Early Bird
825Member Standard
450Non-Member Standard
900Member Onsite
900Non-Member Onsite
1100Full-Time Student
125
Who runs the show
Organisers
Georgia Senior Living Association
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Visitors
800
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Duluth, USA
Why it matters
On 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-30, Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show in Duluth covering Senior living technology solutions, Healthcare services and products for seniors, Furnishings and equipment for assisted gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG
budget
Airport / ATL corridor3.5
Airport-area option with free cancellation; convenient for ATL arrivals.
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport-College Park by IHG
budget
College Park / ATL3.9
Three-star airport hotel with pool and free cancellation.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Buckhead by IHG
midscale
Buckhead4.0
Buckhead commercial district base with pool.
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Galleria-Ballpark Area by IHG
midscale
Galleria / Ballpark4.1
Northwest Atlanta base near the Galleria business corridor.
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown, an IHG Hotel
upscale
Downtown Atlanta4.4
Downtown design hotel rated 4.4; highest listed rate in the capture.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.50 one-way per trip (Breeze card or Breeze Mobile app; confirm current MARTA fare)
Best forMARTA Red or Gold Line - Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Station to Downtown and Midtown stations
The Airport Station sits at the end of the Red and Gold lines inside the terminal complex, so you reach Downtown and Midtown without a transfer. Buy a reloadable Breeze card or use the mobile app; trains run frequently through the day and less often late at night.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 35-45 one-way plus tip (metered or flat airport rate; confirm with the driver before departure)
Best forATL airport taxi rank to Downtown Atlanta hotels
Taxis pick up on the curbside outside baggage claim. The run north on I-75/I-85 is short in distance but sensitive to afternoon congestion between 3pm and 7pm.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 30-55 one-way depending on surge and time of day
Best forUber or Lyft from ATL to Downtown or Midtown
Pickup is from the designated rideshare zones at the terminal, not the taxi curb. Late-evening arrivals and conference-week demand push the upper end of the band; compare the estimate before you confirm the ride.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 8-15 per short trip
Best forShort trips between Downtown or Midtown hotels and the venue district
Practical for evening functions and for anyone staying a mile or two off the venue. For daytime arrivals, walking or the hotel shuttle is usually faster than waiting in traffic around the loading zone.
shuttle
Estimated costApprox. USD 0 - complimentary, confirm hours and frequency with your hotel
Best forComplimentary airport shuttle at ATL-corridor hotels (Holiday Inn Express airport properties and similar)
Airport-area properties commonly run a scheduled shuttle rather than on demand; check the last departure time if you land late, and confirm whether the shuttle also covers the venue or only the airport loop.
car
Estimated costApprox. USD 25-40 per night for hotel garage self-parking (confirm with your property)
Best forSelf-parking at Downtown and Midtown hotel garages
Downtown garages price by the night or by entry, and rates climb during large convention weeks. If you are driving in from the suburbs for a single day, surface lots a few blocks out are usually cheaper than hotel valet.
parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 12-20 per day in the remote economy lots (confirm current ATL parking rates)
Best forHartsfield-Jackson ATL economy and express parking lots
Only relevant if you are driving to the airport rather than to the city. The ATL SkyTrain connects the domestic terminal to the rental car center and parking decks; allow an extra 20 minutes if you park remote.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from ATL to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gas South Convention Center
Weather
Late October is one of the better weeks to be in Atlanta: warm days, cool nights, and lower humidity than the summer months. Expect daytime temperatures around 72-77 F (22-25 C) and overnight lows near 52-57 F (11-14 C), with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and the occasional passing shower. The practical points: meeting rooms are heavily air-conditioned, so bring a jacket or knitwear for session halls; the walk between a Downtown hotel and the venue is comfortable at midday but cool after dark; and if you are extending the trip, Georgia's mountain leaf season peaks in the last two weeks of October, which makes a weekend add-on feasible. Confirm the forecast in the 72 hours before departure.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress and tone
Business casual is standard at Atlanta professional conferences - collared shirts, blazers, smart trousers, comfortable shoes. Georgia's senior living sector is relationship-driven and relatively informal in conversation; titles matter less than whether you can speak concretely about census, staffing and survey outcomes. Direct vendor pitching outside a booth is uncommon - book a meeting or wait to be asked.
Tipping and paying
Tipping runs on US norms: 15-20 percent at table-service restaurants, a dollar or two per drink at a bar, and a small amount for housekeeping. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and contactless is standard; carry a little cash for valet and shuttle drivers.
Traveling around the city
Atlanta is car-oriented outside the MARTA rail spine. Downtown and Midtown are walkable to each other, Buckhead and the Galleria corridors much less so, and a rideshare is the normal solution for evening dinners. Keep a Breeze card or the mobile app if you plan to use MARTA more than once.
Conference courtesy and timing
Arrive at the registration desk early on the first morning - badges are checked at session doors and the opening keynote fills quickly. Sessions generally start on time and phones are expected to be silenced. If you are claiming CE credit, sign in and out of each session rather than relying on a single morning scan.
Local context worth knowing
Atlanta is the state capital and the policy centre for Georgia's senior living sector, so conversation at the show frequently turns to state licensing and legislative items rather than only to product. The city is also a major air hub, which means many attendees fly in for two days rather than the full week - plan your most important vendor meetings for the first full day on the floor.
Accessibility and mobility
US venues are built to ADA standards, with accessible entrances, restrooms and elevator access to session floors. If you need a scooter or wheelchair, arrange it before travel through your hotel or a local mobility rental service, since on-site supply is limited at association conferences.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights for 28 Oct 2026 departures shows the cheapest booking window is usually 1-3 months before takeoff; round-trip pricing samples included London-Atlanta from USD 665 for 28 Oct - 2 Nov. Air traffic disruption notices appeared on several ATL queries, so allow buffer on arrival day.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Duluth; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Gas South Convention Center: Airport / ATL corridor: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North by IHG; College Park / ATL: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport-College Park by IHG; Buckhead: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Buckhead by IHG.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Duluth; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Atlanta's MARTA rail system connects Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) directly to downtown and Midtown stations. Confirm current routes, station access and fares with MARTA before travel.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Gas South Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Daytime highs typically 72-77 F (22-25 C); overnight lows typically 52-57 F (11-14 C)
Seasonality: Late October falls in Atlanta's drier autumn window: mostly clear to partly cloudy days, lower humidity than summer, and only occasional passing showers. Evenings cool quickly after sunset, and heavily air-conditioned session rooms run cold, so pack a light jacket or knitwear alongside a compact rain layer.
Packing: Daytime highs typically 72-77 F (22-25 C); overnight lows typically 52-57 F (11-14 C) Late October falls in Atlanta's drier autumn window: mostly clear to partly cloudy days, lower humidity than summer, and only occasional passing showers. Evenings cool quickly after sunset, and heavily air-conditio
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
T-14: Confirm your registration tier. Member early bird is USD 400 versus USD 825 for non-members, so if your community holds a GASLA membership, register under it and have the member ID ready.
T-2
T-14: Book the Atlanta hotel now rather than after the programme is finalised. Airport-corridor and Downtown rooms in the USD 115-175 band go first in a late-October convention window.
T-3
T-12: Lock flights to arrive the afternoon or evening before the October 28 opening. Landing on the morning of day one leaves no margin for ATL delays, terminal trains and hotel check-in.
T-4
T-10: Decide your airport transfer. MARTA Red/Gold from the Airport Station is the cheapest run into Downtown and Midtown; a taxi or rideshare is quicker door to door but costs roughly ten to twenty times the rail fare.
T-5
T-10: Download the conference app or programme PDF and shortlist sessions by your actual role - administrator compliance, DON clinical, sales and marketing, memory care, dietary and therapy.
T-6
T-9: Pull your current vendor list and note contract renewal dates. The floor works best when you already know which relationships you are re-evaluating.
T-7
T-7: Confirm your license number and any evaluation requirements if you are claiming administrator, nursing or social work CE credit.
T-8
T-7: Check whether your hotel charges for parking or a resort fee and budget it; Downtown garage self-parking commonly runs USD 25-40 a night.
T-9
T-6: Prepare a one-page vendor brief - current census, acuity mix, the three problems you want solved this year - so booth conversations start at a useful level instead of at a brochure.
T-10
T-5: Confirm badge pickup hours and bring photo ID matching your registration name. Association events check names at the desk.
T-11
T-4: Pack business casual with layers and broken-in shoes. Exhibit halls are carpeted but the walking volume across three days is real.
T-12
T-3: Pre-book any must-see vendor meetings. Product managers from EHR, nurse call, dietary and pharmacy vendors are oversubscribed by day two.
T-13
T-2: Check-in online for your flight, screenshot your MARTA or rideshare plan, and confirm the venue address on gasla.org in case the host property changed.
T-14
T-1: Charge devices and load the floor plan. Note the sessions you will skip - the exhibit hall is usually quietest during the keynote.
T-15
Post-event, within 72 hours: log CE credits, send follow-ups while quotes are current, and file vendor one-pagers into the contract-renewal folder for the next budget cycle.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Gas South Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show registration concourse
Gas South Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Gas South Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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USD 400 / per person
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USD 825 / per person
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USD 450 / per person
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USD 900 / per person
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USD 900 / per person
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USD 1100 / per person
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USD 125 / per person
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Member Early Bird | USD 400 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member Early Bird | USD 825 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Member Standard | USD 450 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member Standard | USD 900 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Member Onsite | USD 900 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member Onsite | USD 1100 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Full-Time Student | USD 125 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Senior living technology solutions and Healthcare services and products for seni solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show in Duluth.
Min. budget
$1,600.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Senior living technology solutions and Healthcare services and products for seni products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$7,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Duluth show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- ALF (Assisted Living Facility)
- In Georgia, the licensed category for communities that provide housing, personal care and limited health services to older adults. ALF licensing rules from the Georgia Department of Community Health sit behind most of the compliance conversations at the show.
- PCH (Personal Care Home)
- A Georgia license category for smaller residential settings that provide personal care and supervision, distinct from an ALF in construction, staffing and service requirements. Many GASLA members operate one or two PCHs.
- IL / Independent Living
- Rental housing for older adults who need little or no daily assistance. Operators track it separately from assisted living because the pricing model, staffing ratio and regulatory footprint are different.
- Memory Care (MC)
- A secured, specially staffed unit or community for residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Programming, elopement prevention and staff dementia training are recurring exhibit-floor themes.
- CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)
- A campus that combines independent living, assisted living and often skilled nursing under one contract structure, usually with a significant entry fee and a residency agreement reviewed by counsel.
- ADLs and IADLs
- Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (medication management, money handling, transportation). Care plans and acuity-based pricing are built on them.
- Acuity
- The measure of how much care a resident needs. Acuity mix drives staffing ratios, level-of-care fees and, ultimately, whether a community is profitable at a given census.
- Census and occupancy
- Census is the count of occupied units; occupancy is that count as a share of available units. Both are the headline operating numbers operators compare with peers during the week.
- Survey readiness
- The internal preparation a community does before a state licensing inspection - policy binders, medication records, in-service logs, care-plan updates and life-safety documentation kept current rather than assembled after a deficiency notice.
- QAPI
- Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement: the structured cycle of identifying a clinical or operational problem, testing a change, measuring it and holding the gain. Common in skilled nursing and increasingly applied in assisted living.
- Georgia DCH
- Georgia Department of Community Health, the state agency that licenses assisted living and personal care homes and sets the rules operators must meet.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- An independent advocate who investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents in licensed long-term care settings. Ombudsman presence at the conference signals how seriously resident-rights issues are treated.
- Nurse call and wander management
- The two hardware categories most often compared on the exhibit floor: resident alert systems for staff response, and door monitoring or wearable locating for residents at risk of exiting a secured area.
- CE credit
- Continuing education hours required for administrator, nursing and social work licenses. Conference sessions are typically submitted for credit, and attendees should confirm which accrediting bodies are covered for their own license.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- senior care conference
- GSLA 2026
- Duluth GA senior living
- Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show 2026
- Georgia Senior Living Association Conference & Trade Show Duluth 2026
- Georgia Senior Living Association 2026
- Georgia Senior Living Association Duluth 2026
- Conference 2026
- Conference Duluth 2026
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