April 21-24th, 2026
Tempe, AZ
A sales-free zone
A limited attendance event
Focused on practical takeaways
An event for hospice leadership teams only
Like other hospice conferences
An event where you will be sold to
A place to get theoretical ideas
An event with exhibitor booths
Hugh Henderson - Capstone Hospice
“This is a conference of leaders and decision makers in our industry. We get down to real topics and real problems in our industry very quickly. There isn’t a lot of ego here, people are very willing to share their mistakes in order to help others.”
Jenna Grimes - Paradigm Health
“All the topics we discussed today were fresh, engaging, and completely applicable to what we do on a day to day basis. This is not like other conferences.”
Monica Trust - Guiding Light Hospice
“I’ve gone to the big conferences and they are not like the SONO Symposium. Everyone here is welcoming, open, and collaborative. I benefit more going here than any other conference.”
All sessions are in Mountain Standard Time
06:00 PM - Barrio Queen Fiesta on the Roof
08:15 AM - Conference Kickoff - Lighting the Spark
08:30 AM - Ignite: The Creativity Advantage for Modern Leadership with Dr. Heather Hodges
09:45 AM - Care Line Expansion & Industry Intel: What’s Really Happening Out There
11:00 AM - Lunch Adventures
01:00 PM - The LEGO Leadership Lab with Dr. Heather Hodges
02:15 PM - Lightning Talks
03:45 PM - The Great Wine Fight: Mark vs. Billy
04:45 PM - Dink & Dine: Pickleball Game Night
08:30 AM - Truth Is Kindness — Fact or Theory? With Dr. Mark Lewandowski
09:45 AM - Building Your Middle Management Engine with Tim Brown
11:00 AM - Lunch Out
01:00 PM - Known Before Needed - Invisibility Isn't Neutral. It's Expensive.
01:45 PM - Ice Cream Social: Sweet Leadership Break
02:30 PM - Lightning Talks
03:30 PM - State of SONO
05:00 PM - Rooftop Happy Hour
06:00 PM - Rooftop Sunset Dinner & Casino Night
09:00 PM - Karaoke Offsite Experience
07:30 AM — Sunrise Leadership Hike with Hall
April, 2027