Oct. 17-20, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans
You're Invited!
Nilay Deshmukh is speaking at HCD Conference + Expo!
Session(s):
- E94 - AI: A New Partner in Healthcare Design — From Conceptual Design Through Occupancy
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Grounded in the belief that well-designed healthcare facilities change lives, Nilay approaches every project with empathy as a guiding principle. With more than two decades of experience, he has planned complex clinical environments for leading healthcare systems including Boston Children’s Hospital, UC San Diego Health, and Yale New Haven Health. His portfolio spans emergency departments, interventional cardiology, imaging, surgical, and hybrid platforms, with a focus on how design advances safety, workflow, and clinical outcomes. As senior member of NBBJ’s healthcare practice, Nilay aligns teams around shared goals while advancing operational efficiency, user experience, and evidence-based design.
The conference and trade show for healthcare design professionals
HCD Conference + Expo is where learning, innovation, and design converge. Discover the latest in healthcare planning and construction, connect with industry leaders, and find inspiration to design healing spaces that transform lives. Elevate your expertise, spark new ideas, and shape the future of healthcare environments—be where groundbreaking design begins.
WHY ATTEND?
Be the first to gain valuable information on the latest healthcare design products and trends.
Healthcare Design Conference + Expo boasts more than 100 educational sessions providing the latest research, trends, and strategies in the healthcare design industry. Plus, in addition to the educational sessions, you’ll have the chance to connect with industry leaders from around the country, as well as taking in the exhibit hall – featuring hundreds of providers giving demonstrations and showcasing the newest innovative healthcare design products and services that support the design of hospital and clinic environments. The conference is designed to provide comprehensive, carefully planned content, along with inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, facility tours, networking, and an exciting exhibit hall where attendees are able to view the newest innovations in healthcare design products.
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Top reasons to attend HCD:
- New Research and Case Studies – The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo boasts more than 100 conference sessions providing the latest research, trends, and strategies in healthcare design and operations.
- Multiple Educational Tracks on a Variety of Topics – featured topics of interest such as Advancements in Evidence-Based Design Research, Behavioral Health Practices, Technology & Innovation, and Clinical Perspectives.
- Networking Events & Opportunities – Connect with industry leaders from around the country at the numerous opportunities available, including association programs, networking events, and on the exhibit floor.
- Find New Products & Services – The vast Healthcare Design Exhibit Hall features hundreds of providers giving live demonstrations of innovative healthcare design products and services that support the design of the hospital or clinic environment.
- Top Industry Speakers – The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo keynote speakers are consistently some of the leading voices and minds in healthcare and design.
- Renowned Facility Tours – A favorite among attendees are the tours, which provide an opportunity to view leading healthcare facilities first-hand.
- Comprehensive CEU Program – Attendees have the opportunity to earn CEUs from a variety of organizations, including AIA, IDCEC, and NIHD.