The Best Case Management Conferences of 2026

2026 is loaded with case management conferences. We went through them all so you can pick the ones worth your time and budget.

Below you’ll find national events, behavioral health conferences, regional chapter meetups, international options, and a few you might not have on your radar yet. Every listing includes dates, locations, and CE credit details.

Quick-reference conference calendar

Conference | Dates | Location | Focus | CE Credits
ACMA Eastern PA Chapter | Feb 28 | Bethlehem, PA | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
ACMA Southern CA Chapter | Mar 14 | Temecula, CA | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
ACMA Arizona Chapter | Mar 14 | Scottsdale, AZ | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
CMSUK “Tomorrow’s World” | Mar 17-18 | Solihull, England | Neurorehab, assistive tech, digital health | Yes
ACMA National Conference | Apr 20-23 | Orlando, FL | Hospital case management and transitions of care | Yes
NAMCP Spring Managed Care Forum | Apr 23-24 | Orlando, FL | Managed care, care coordination | CME/CEU/NCPD
NatCon 2026 | Apr 27-29 | Denver, CO | Behavioral health | Yes
ACMA Northern CA Chapter | May 15 | Stateline, NV | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
ACMA Minnesota Chapter | May 15 | Bloomington, MN | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
ACMA New Jersey Chapter | Jun 5 | Atlantic City, NJ | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
CMSA Annual Conference & Expo | Jun 16-19 | Las Vegas, NV | All case management disciplines | RN, SW, CCM, CDMS, CRC, CNLCP
Behavioral Health Management Forum | Jun 25-26 | Chicago, IL | Behavioral health integration, value-based care | Yes
HECMA Annual Conference | TBD 2026 | Reno, NV | Higher education case management | Yes
ACMA Virginia Chapter | Sep 26 | Richmond, VA | Case management and transitions of care | Yes
NACM Annual Conference | Sep 29-Oct 1 | Atlantic City, NJ | Behavioral health case management | Yes
CMSA Virtual Leadership Conference | Oct 6 | Virtual | Case management leadership | Yes
ACMA/APLCM Leadership Conference | Nov 15-17 | Nashville, TN | Leadership and physician advisors | Yes

National conferences

ACMA 2026 National Conference

Dates: April 20-23, 2026

Location: Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL

Website: events.acmaweb.org

The 33rd Annual National Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference. This is the one most hospital-based case managers circle on their calendars, and for good reason. Three days of programming cover utilization management, discharge planning, and care transitions, with session formats ranging from Learning Exchanges and Solution Rooms to Accelerated Learning sessions.

The attendee mix is nurses, social workers, physician advisors, health plan representatives, and healthcare administrators. Hotel rate at the Orlando World Center Marriott: $289/night plus a $35 resort fee.

Registration is open. If you attend one case management conference this year, make it this one.

CMSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

Dates: June 16-19, 2026

Location: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Website: cmsa.org/conference

CMSA runs the other big national event. The 2026 theme is “Building Tomorrow Through Case Management Excellence,” and the main program kicks off Wednesday, June 17 with Rhonda Manns presenting “Beyond Limits: Unlocking an Innovative Mindset.”

What sets CMSA apart: the breadth of educational tracks. Health equity, behavioral health, leadership, technology, value-based reimbursement. Three pre-conference workshops on June 16 cover writing and publication, empathy mapping for innovation, and career advancement through resume development.

The CE credit list is long: RN, SW, CCM (including Ethics), CDMS (including Ethics), CRC (including Ethics), CNLCP, and CPQH. If you hold multiple certifications, this conference lets you knock out several at once. Hotel rates start at $178/night through May 22, 2026.

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NACM 31st Annual Case Management Conference

Dates: September 29-October 1, 2026

Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Website: yournacm.com

NACM focuses on behavioral health and community services case management. Practical training sessions, peer networking, and discussions on best practices for professionals working in mental health, substance use, and community-based programs.

If your work leans more toward behavioral health than hospital-based care, NACM is the better fit over ACMA.

Behavioral health and managed care conferences

NatCon 2026

Dates: April 27-29, 2026

Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

Website: thenationalcouncil.org/natcon

Not a case management conference by name. But this is where behavioral health professionals across all roles converge, from early-career clinicians to C-suite leaders. If you’re a case manager in a behavioral health organization or integrated care setting, NatCon connects you with a wider professional community than the case management-specific events.

Behavioral Health Management Forum

Dates: June 25-26, 2026

Location: Swissotel, Chicago, IL

Website: wcforum.com/conferences/behavioral-health

Two days aimed at leaders and executives from hospitals, health systems, and health plans. The programming focuses on integrating behavioral health across the care continuum and implementing value-based and population health strategies.

Smaller than ACMA or CMSA. The audience is more senior.

NAMCP Spring Managed Care Forum

Dates: April 23-24, 2026

Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL

Website: namcp.org/home/conferences

Up to 14 hours of CME/CEU/NCPD continuing education in two days. The forum brings together healthcare executives from the American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems, American Association of Managed Care Nurses, and NAMCP Medical Directors Institute. Worth considering if you’re involved in managed care coordination or population health strategy.

International conference

CMSUK “Tomorrow’s World” Conference 2026

Dates: March 17-18, 2026

Location: St John’s Hotel, Solihull, England

Website: cmsuk.org/conferences/2026

The Case Management Society UK teams up with the Society of Research in Rehabilitation for this two-day event. The 2026 program covers neurorehabilitation, assistive technology, digital health, and workforce development across 16 breakout sessions. A nice touch: all sessions are available on demand for several weeks after the event, so you can catch what you missed.

Fifty exhibitors in one centralized hall. For case managers working internationally or in rehabilitation settings, CMSUK offers a different lens than the US-centric ACMA and CMSA events.

Higher education case management

HECMA Annual Conference 2026

Dates: TBD (likely summer 2026)

Location: Reno, NV

Website: hecma.org

HECMA is for case managers working in colleges and universities, focused on student well-being, threat assessment, and campus support systems. Registration details for 2026 are still pending, but the location has been confirmed as Reno. Keep an eye on the HECMA website for updates.

Leadership conferences

ACMA/APLCM 2026 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference

Dates: November 15-17, 2026

Location: Nashville, TN

Website: acmaweb.org

Targets leaders in case management, transitions of care, social work, health plans, healthcare administration, and physician advisors. If you’ve moved into a leadership role and the general conference feels too broad, this is a more focused option.

CMSA Virtual Leadership Conference

Dates: October 6, 2026

Location: Virtual (full-day live event)

Website: cmsa.org

One day. No travel. No hotel. CMSA designed this for professionals who want leadership-focused content without burning three days and a travel budget on an in-person event.

ACMA regional chapter conferences

ACMA runs chapter conferences throughout the year. Single-day events, lower registration fees, and closer to home for most case managers. Same educational quality as the national conference, condensed format.

Chapter | Date | Location
Eastern Pennsylvania | February 28, 2026 | Wind Creek Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
Southern California | March 14, 2026 | Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA
Arizona | March 14, 2026 | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
Northern California | May 15, 2026 | Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV
Minnesota | May 15, 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington, MN
New Jersey | June 5, 2026 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
Virginia | September 26, 2026 | Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA

Check the ACMA calendar for additional chapter events as they’re announced.

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How to choose the right conference

Not every conference fits every case manager. Here’s a quick breakdown by specialty:

Hospital-based case management: ACMA National Conference. Built for utilization review, discharge planning, transitions of care.

Behavioral health: NACM or NatCon. NACM is case management-specific. NatCon is broader but puts you in the room with the wider behavioral health community.

Managed care and population health: NAMCP Spring Forum. The Behavioral Health Management Forum works for senior roles.

Leadership: ACMA/APLCM Leadership Conference (in-person, three days) or CMSA Virtual Leadership Conference (one day, no travel).

Broad professional development: CMSA Annual Conference covers the widest range of tracks and credentials. Best option if you need CE credits across multiple certifications.

Higher education: HECMA. It’s the only conference built for campus-based case managers.

Tight budget: ACMA chapter conferences. One day, regional, minimal travel costs.

Tips for getting the most from a case management conference

Going to a conference is one thing. Getting value out of it takes a little prep work.

Review the session catalog early and map out your schedule. The popular sessions fill up. If the conference offers pre-conference workshops, check whether they require separate registration.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest case management conference?

ACMA National Conference and CMSA Annual Conference & Expo are the two largest. ACMA focuses on hospital-based case management and transitions of care. CMSA covers a broader range of healthcare settings and disciplines.

How much do case management conferences cost?

National conferences like ACMA and CMSA run $500 to $1,200 for registration, plus travel and hotel. ACMA regional chapter conferences cost considerably less since they’re single-day events. CMSA’s Virtual Leadership Conference eliminates travel costs entirely.

Can I earn CE credits at case management conferences?

Most do. CMSA’s annual conference provides CE for RN, SW, CCM, CDMS, CRC, CNLCP, and CPQH certifications. ACMA and NACM events offer CE/CEU credits as well. Always check each conference’s website for specific credit types and hours before registering.

Are there virtual case management conferences in 2026?

CMSA’s Virtual Leadership Conference on October 6, 2026 is a full-day live event. CMSA also runs Integrated Case Management training via Zoom in April 2026. Some in-person conferences offer hybrid attendance options, so check individual event pages.

What should I bring to a case management conference?

Business cards, a notebook or tablet, comfortable shoes for the exhibit hall, and your CE tracking information. Set up follow-up email templates before you leave so you can send personalized notes to new contacts within a day of meeting them.