Join the Louisiana Primary Care Association for our 43rd Annual Continuing Education Conference.
The Louisiana Primary Care Association is returning to Shreveport, LA for our 43rd Annual Conference, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us October 20th - 23rd, 2026 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, LA for a full slate of engaging educational sessions, nationally-acclaimed speakers, and ample opportunities to gather with old friends and make new ones.
This year's theme is "Leading the Second Line: Honoring Our Past Steps & Guiding the Way Forward," celebrating the 60 years of success that has come from Federally Qualified Health Centers & Look-Alikes and the undoubted growth to come.
You do not want to miss this year’s conference! Stay tuned for more information on educational sessions, speakers and events.
Conference Event Details:
LPCA's 43rd Annual Conference
October 20th - 23rd, 2026
Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans
Present at Our Conference
Speaking at LPCA’s Annual Conference is an opportunity to share your expertise with key leadership and staff from Community Health Centers and community partners. LPCA is excited to offer our accepted speakers 50% off of the full-conference pricing once registration opens. All sessions will be submitted for CE eligibility.
Our conference is an in-person only event that welcomes Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Center Look-Alikes, and anyone working toward a healthier future for every individual in Louisiana. Sessions are 1 hour and will be held Wednesday & Thursday, October 21st & 22nd, 2026 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, LA.
Topics accepted are:
- Board Governance
- Clinical & Quality Improvement
- Finance Management & Value Based Payment/Care
- Operations/Practice Management
- Health Policy & Advocacy
- Health Information Technology
- Workforce Development
Abstracts should be submitted for review by Friday, June 19th.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
This is an unparalleled opportunity for your company to be in front of healthcare leaders who are shaping our state’s primary care landscape and working to improve Louisiana’s health outcomes.
Out of the overall attendance of our event:
- 37% are C-Suite Executives
- 20% are Upper Management
- 28% are Other Health Center Staff
- 15% are Board Members
Your support is critical to the success of our conference. We know you want this event to be a productive use of your time and resources. With this in mind, our conference schedule is crafted to allow for regular breaks and networking time—giving you ample opportunity to engage with our conference attendees. Our previous years’ sponsors can attest, this is a conference you do not want to miss!
For questions regarding sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Ms. Kathy Mathews at kmathews@lpca.net.