NIC Spring 22 Main Stage Sessions Thu

Main Stage Sessions

Thursday, March 24

Session Formats

	Main Stage Presentations Industry experts and respected business leaders. Each will present and discuss timely, relevant, and actionable insights.
	Main Stage + Deep Dive Two-part sessions that begin with expert insights from the main stage, followed by the opportunity for attendees to engage in facilitated small group discussions, allowing for a deeper dive into the topics.
	Peer-to-Peer Discussions Facilitated small group discussions with participants sharing insights and questions—a format designed to foster collaborative conversation.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Construction Trends and Macroeconomic Influences on Senior Care and Housing

Join NIC’s chief economist, Beth Mace, and Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, the leading trade association for the construction industry as they discuss current macroeconomic trends. Topics include challenging labor markets, Fed policy, higher interest rates, rising inflation, construction trends, supply chain challenges, and development delays. See how these influencing factors may shape the outlook of the senior care and housing industry.

Key Takeaway:

Hear the current market trends to understand potential impacts to your current business model

Speakers:
Beth Mace, Chief Economist and Director of Research & Analytics , NIC
Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Leaning in and Leveraging Resources for Successful Partnerships

Partnerships between senior living operators and ancillary serv ice providers across the care continuum benefit residents, consumers, and partners alike. Discover forward-thinking strategies that innovative operators implemented to create additional revenue streams and better resident outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

Hear successful and innovative partnerships across the care continuum
Gain insights on valuable ways to meet both resident and consumer needs
Hear insights on creating new revenue streams

Co-Moderators:
Brian Cloch, CEO, Innovative Health
Amy Kaszak, President, Special Needs Plans, AllyAlign

Speakers:
Alan Fairbanks, COO, Bickford Senior Living
Laurie Geschrey, Director of Value Based Care & Partner Relations, Pathway to Living
Sheryl Marcet, Co-Founder & CIO, Arcus Healthcare Partners
Chirag Patel, MD, CMO, Hansa Medical Group

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Debt and Equity Trends in Senior Living

This session will explore the current state of the financing market. As debt and equity in senior housing continues to change and grow, understanding the current stage of the market and competition is essential. Operators and capital providers will tackle pressing questions on the future of debt and equity, share lessons learned and their perspectives on new investment trends and provide an analysis of emerging debt strategies.

Key Takeaways:

Hear expert analysis on the current state of the market
Understand the types of capital sources that will best align with your business needs
Hear alternative debt strategies and equity trends to help build your capital stack

Moderator:
Morgin Morris, SVP, KeyBank Real Estate Capital

Speakers:
Don Husi, Managing Director, Zeigler Capital Markets
Jessica Johnson, Managing Director, Healthcare Banking, Western U.S., BOK Financial
Elliot Pessis, Managing Director, Harrison Street
Darrin Smith, EVP, Investments, Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

The ‘Forgotten Middle’ Market: Vision to Execution

Neither able to afford current private-pay senior living options, nor qualify for Medicaid, millions of Americans will be left without options unless new and innovative models arise. Learn what strides have been made and types of strategies to incorporate innovative solutions into your business model.

Key Takeaways:

Learn about the key components considered essential to having a successful middle market product
Understand what questions to consider as you plan your middle market strategy

Moderator:
Diane Burfeindt, Managing Partner, Trilogy Connect

Speakers & Facilitators:
Ryan Brooks, Senior Principal, NIC
Beth Mace, Chief Economist and Director of Research & Analytics , NIC
Sharon Ricardi, President, Northbridge Advisory Services
Amy Schectman, President, 2Life Communities
Jim Thompson, SVP & Director, Senior Housing Investments, BOK Financial

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

The Time is Now: Developing the Active Adult Playbook

The hot investment in senior living is active adult-providing a wide range of opportunities for older adults with lower acuity needs. What are its prospects? Who are the investors? And how are their investment strategies different?

Key Takeaways:

Explore what Active Adult is and how it is defined
Understand why traditional senior housing operators want to include Active Adult in their portfolio
Participate in discussions about consumer demographics an d preferences and why this asset class is attractive to investors

Speakers & Facilitators:
Jane Arthur Roslovic, CEO & Founder, Treplus Communities
Mitchell Brown, Principal, Senior Housing Consulting
Benjamin Burke, CEO, Headwaters Group
Alex Fisher, Co-Founder, Sherpa, LLC
Ryan Maconachy, Vice Chairman, Health & Alternatives Assets, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Maria Nadelstumph, SVP, Brandywine Center of Excellence, Brandy wine Living
Lana Peck, Senior Principal, NIC
Douglas Schiffer, President & CEO, Allegro Senior Living