Join us in New Orleans!
Join us for another exciting mhca conference in New Orleans, LA!
NOTE: In-Person Conference only! No Virtual Conference attendance will be offered.

| WHEN: | May 12 - 14, 2026 |
| WHERE: | JW Marriott New Orleans 614 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| CONTACT: | Gena Matthews gmatthews@mhca.com 850-942-4900 |
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: You must make hotel reservations separately.
| Reservation Deadline: April 20, 2026 | Rate: $269/night + 15% room tax, 2.5% tourism tax, and $2.00 occupancy fee/night (mhca has chosen not to participate in the destination fee) | TEL: (888) 364-1200 (504) 525-6500 |
Hotel Reservation Link:
https://book.passkey.com/go/MHCA2026
All mhca members receive:
- Complimentary access to the fitness center and outdoor pool
- Plus daily “epicurean journeys” in the hotel to be announced at the beginning of May – such as learning about specialty cocktails, hearing New Orleans storytellers, etc.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations not cancelled with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival are charged for one night of the reservation plus taxes and occupancy fee.

- Why Does mhca's Room Block Seem to Fill So Quickly?
- Why Can't mhca Just Get More Rooms Added to Our Block?
You can find more details and assistance below on Reservations and Cancellations.
Reservations & Cancellations

1) RESERVATIONS FOR MORE THAN 3 ROOMS
If you want to reserve more than 3 rooms, please send an email to Gena Matthews at gmatthews@mhca.com?Subject=Hotel Assistance (3+) - 2026 New Orleans.
2) RESERVATIONS IF ROOM BLOCK IS FULL
If you try to make Hotel Reservations and are told that our block is full and need assistance getting into the hotel, or if you have any problems with the hotel's reservations website, please send an email to Gena Matthews at gmatthews@mhca.com?Subject=Hotel Assistance (Full) - 2026 New Orleans.
3) CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel a room reservation, please send an email to Gena at gmatthews@mhca.com?Subject=Room Cancellation - 2026 New Orleans rather than cancelling the room yourself with the hotel. The hotel will return all Cancelled rooms to their General Sales block, not to mhca's room block, thus these rooms will be unavailable to other mhca members trying to make reservations. By letting Gena know about the cancellation, she can work with the hotel to make sure your cancelled room(s) are in our block and available to other members.
JW Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70130
| Session |
| a. TUE 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Leadership Incubator: Human Intelligence - The Leadership Advantage No Technology Can Replace |
| b. TUE 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Welcome Reception |
| c. WED 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - GENERAL SESSION: You on Your Best Day |
| d. WED 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - GENERAL SESSION: Behavioral Health Workforce Development in Louisiana – State and Local Initiatives |
| e. WED 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: You on Your Best Day - Part Two |
| f. WED 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: Stop Recruiting, Start Growing - Starting Point’s Playbook for Building Leaders from Within |
| g. WED 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: Making M&A Work - Strategy, Structure and Cultural Integration |
| h. WED 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: TBD |
| i. WED 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Mid-Way Mingle Reception |
| j. THU 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - GENERAL SESSION: Coffee & Conversation - Choose Your Own Adventure! |
| k. THU 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - GENERAL SESSION: The GenShift - From Tension to Teamwork |
| l. THU 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: Inside the GenShift - The 3 Cs that Strengthen Purpose-Driven Teams |
| m. THU 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: Culture Reset - Rebuilding Engagement, Energy & Purpose |
| n. THU 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - mhca Board of Directors Meeting |
| o. THU 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Elite Event |

