Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The CAPC National Seminar is a conference hosted by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) for palliative care leaders focused on designing and improving palliative care services for people with serious illness. Held over three days, the Seminar offers practical tools, innovative solutions, insights on national trends, and a wealth of opportunities to network and connect with peers.

Palliative care professionals—both clinicians and non-clinical staff—from all disciplines and settings, and others working to advance access to palliative care, are encouraged to attend. The Seminar is appropriate for emerging, mid-career, and senior program leaders. Residents and students are also invited to attend.

Yes, the Seminar is open to all, but CAPC members receive discounted registration.

The CAPC National Seminar will be held every two years. The 2027 Seminar will take place in Columbus, Ohio. Stay tuned for details on the location of the 2029 Seminar.

The CAPC National Seminar is an in-person only event.

CAPC is committed to hosting an accessible event that enables all individuals, including those with disabilities, to participate fully. If you need accommodations that you did not identify during the registration process, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, the Seminar app will be available for download closer to the event.

The CAPC National Seminar does not have an official dress code. We recommend business casual; jeans and sneakers are appropriate. Be sure to bring a jacket, as meeting rooms can be cool and evening temperatures may drop. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.

Registration will open early 2027. Sign up to be the first to know when registration opens. Last year’s Seminar sold out!

The Seminar registration fee includes access to all sessions with continuing education credits; networking activities; coffee breaks each day; welcome party on Wednesday; breakfast, networking lunch, and poster reception event on Thursday; and breakfast on Friday.

The pre-conference registration fee also includes breakfast and lunch on Wednesday.

The pre-conference will include breakfast, lunch, and a coffee break. The full Seminar will include breakfast and coffee breaks both days and lunch on Thursday. The evening receptions on Wednesday and Thursday will include light snacks.

A $150 administration fee will apply to all cancellations. A full refund, less the administration fee, will be made for cancellations submitted on or before September 13, 2027. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after this date.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing, via email to [email protected]. Please allow 30-60 days for processing if you paid by check. Refund requests for registrations paid by check must also be accompanied by the W-9 of the institution from which the check was drawn.

Cancellation of hotel reservation is the registrant’s responsibility.

There is not a group registration rate.

The agenda and speakers will be announced when registration goes live in early 2027.

Yes, the Seminar will offer pre-conference workshops which will be announced when registration goes live in early 2027.

Yes, there will be a poster session and networking reception on Thursday evening. The call for posters will be announced early 2027.

CAPC is working closely with our educational partners to offer continuing education credits for the 2027 Seminar. CE information will be made available in 2027.

Breakout sessions will not be recorded. Keynote sessions will be recorded, but the release date for those recordings is still to be determined.

In an effort to host a sustainable event, session materials will not be printed. You will be able to download them directly from the Session Resources section in the app.

The hotel room block at the Hilton Columbus Downtown will be made available in early 2027. Visit the Hotel and Travel page for more information.

The Hilton Columbus Downtown is conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The airport is served by all major domestic carriers, providing easy access for travelers from across the country. Public transportation is available via the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), which operates bus service between the airport and downtown Columbus.

Self-parking is available at the Hilton Columbus Downtown for $43 per day, and valet parking is available for $50 per day.

In October, Columbus typically experiences crisp, comfortable fall weather. Average daytime highs are in the mid-60s°F, with evening lows in the mid-40s°F. Layered clothing is recommended, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Visit the Sponsors and Exhibitors page to download the prospectus.

Yes, please visit the Sponsors and Exhibitors page for more information.

Visit the Sponsors and Exhibitors page for more information and to download the prospectus.

For questions not answered in the prospectus, or to discuss how to best leverage the Seminar to advance your organization’s work, mission, and business objectives, email Alivia LeMaster at [email protected].

CAPC will continue to update the website and communicate additional information as it is available. Please check back regularly and/or watch your email inbox for these communications.

If you have additional questions, please contact us.