Join us in Scottsdale!
Join us for another exciting mhca conference in Scottsdale, Arizona!
NOTE: In-Person Conference only! No Virtual Conference attendance will be offered.
| ALTERNATE SCHEDULE |
| Sessions are being held one day earlier for this conference, not our "normal" TUE-THU schedule. Conference dates are Monday, October 26 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026. |

| WHEN: | October 26 - 28, 2026 |
| WHERE: | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E Greenway Pkwy Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 |
| CONTACT: | Gena Matthews gmatthews@mhca.com 850-942-4900 |
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: You must make hotel reservations separately.
| Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 2, 2026 |
Rate: $375 (traditional room) plus 12.57% tax and a $25 resort fee per day |
TEL: 1-800-354-5892 |

Please reserve rooms only for those staff you are confident will be attending. If you'd like to reserve more than three (3) rooms, please contact Gena Matthews at gmatthews@mhca.com?Subject=Hotel Assistance (3+) - 2026 Scottsdale.
You can find more details and assistance below on Reservations and Cancellations.
PRIMARY HOTEL
Room Reservation Link:
https://book.passkey.com/go/mhca2026FallConference
Important:
- Taxes are 12.57%
- $25 daily resort fee
- Check-in time: 4 pm
- Check-out time: 11 am
- Self parking overnight: $20
- Valet parking overnight: $35
- All reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit using a major credit card.
Cancellation Policy:
- To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be cancelled with the Westin Kierland at least seven days prior to your scheduled arrival.
Resort Fee Includes:
- Premium Wi-Fi in your guest room.
- Access to Agave (spa), Run Concierge, and boot camp, yoga, and Wellness Walk classes.
- Complimentary 2-hour bike rental per guest per day.
- Tennis, pickleball, and basketball court privileges including equipment rental.
SECONDARY HOTEL
The AC Hotel Scottsdale North is conveniently located directly across the parking lot from the Westin Kierland, making it an easy option if Sunday at the Westin Kierland is unavailable.
You should reserve a refundable room at the AC Scottsdale North. Email Gena to be added to the Westin Kierland waitlist in case additional rooms become available.
- AC Hotel Scottsdale North
15200 North Kierland Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 607-5555
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxax-ac-hotel-scottsdale-north/overview/
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 Scottsdale.
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 Scottsdale.
3) CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel a room reservation, please send an email to Gena at gmatthews@mhca.com?Subject=Room Cancellation - 2026 Scottsdale 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.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
| Session |
| a. MON 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Pickle Ball |
| b. MON 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Leadership Incubator: AI’s Here; Now What? A Hands-On Workshop for Behavioral Health Leaders |
| c. MON 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Welcome Reception |
| d. TUE 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - GENERAL SESSION: Growing Up Farley: A Story of Addiction, Love and Forgiveness |
| e. TUE 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - GENERAL SESSION: Speed Networking: Expand Your Network - One Conversation at a Time! |
| f. TUE 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 1: The Benefits of Improv and Creating Ensembles |
| g. TUE 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 2: AI In Action: How AI Is Being Built Into Members’ Workflows To Improve Access |
| h. TUE 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 3: What’s Next For Mental Health Care? A Vision For The Next Decade – And The Groundwork Being Laid Today |
| i. TUE 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Innovation or Obsolescence: The Future of Behavioral Health Is Now |
| j. TUE 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Mid-Way Mingle Reception |
| k. WED 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM - GENERAL SESSION: AI: Clear and to the Point. Where We Are and Where We’re Going |
| l. WED 10:30 PM - 12:00 PM - GENERAL SESSION: Healthcare Policy Meets Reality - Preparing for the Future |
| m. WED 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: You Multiplied: Compounding Time, and Revenue, with AI |
| n. WED 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION: From Overhead to Outcomes: Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI |
| o. WED 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - mhca Board of Directors Meeting |
| p. WED 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Elite Event |

