Starting September 8, 2025

Austin, TX

Meaningful

Networking

Connections are around every corner at ‘the NIC’ 

With thousands of decision-makers across the senior housing and care landscape in attendance, ‘the NIC’ is the can’t miss event of the year. Known for prioritizing networking, ‘the NIC’ delivers a highly unique, curated, and dynamic environment conducive to making, and deepening, relationships.

Networking Lounges

Comfortable networking areas are conveniently located and available for attendees to develop relationships and conduct business with industry peers. There are areas in the hotel specifically designated as official Networking Lounges. These spaces offer ample conversational areas available for business meetings and casual networking.

Networking Lounge Schedules:  

Monday September 23 
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dignitary Networking Lounge, Lobby Level 

  

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Independence Networking Lounge, M4 Level
Liberty Networking Lounge, M4 Level 

  

Tuesday, September 24 
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dignitary Networking Lounge, Lobby Level
Independence Networking Lounge, M4 Level
Liberty Networking Lounge, M4 Level 

  

Wednesday, September 25 
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Dignitary Networking Lounge, Lobby Level
Independence Networking Lounge, M4 Level
Liberty Networking Lounge, M4 Level 

NIC Receptions 

Keep the conversations going on Monday and Tuesday nights during the Receptions! Enjoy getting to know other attendees and strike up conversations you’ve been wanting to have among the fun, food, and fare.

Welcome Reception
Monday, September 23, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Networking Reception
Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Networking Meetup

Women are invited to participate in an informal networking event.

Monday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker:

Lauren Miller Rogen
Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter, and Director

First-time Attendees

New to ‘the NIC?’ We’ve got you covered. We offer several activities and resources specifically tailored to first-time attendees to help you successfully navigate the conference, including an orientation webinar, a First-time Attendee Gathering, and First-time Attendee Morning Connections. Mark your calendars!

 

First-time Attendee Gathering

Monday, September 23, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.