Why You Should Attend the CAPC National Seminar 2025

Now more than ever, the power of collaboration across disciplines is critical to delivering high-quality, equitable care to people living with serious illness. That’s why the return of the CAPC National Seminar, happening this September 15-17 in Philadelphia, is not just an opportunity. It’s a strategic investment in the future of palliative care.

As the premier event for professionals across disciplines and care settings, the CAPC Seminar offers an unmatched environment for collaboration, education, and innovation. With U.S. health care facing rapid change and volatility, gathering in person with national leaders and colleagues is essential for those committed to delivering high-quality palliative care.

The CAPC Seminar is intentionally interprofessional, because we know palliative care is strongest when everyone’s expertise is part of the equation. This conference brings together clinicians, health system leaders, policy advocates, and operational experts to learn from each other, challenge assumptions, and find new ways to collaborate for impact.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re just launching a program or have years of experience behind you—if you're focused on delivering care to patients living with serious illness, you’ll find your people here.

What sets the CAPC National Seminar apart is the unique mix of innovative ideas, practical tools, and vibrant community. The sessions are grounded in what works and are designed to give you strategies you can take home and implement—whether that’s billing and financing approaches to help your program thrive, or data tools that demonstrate value to secure resources.

You’ll gain insights into some of the most pressing challenges facing palliative care professionals today, including how to manage high volumes, strengthen referral relationships, and lead healthy, effective teams in a complex health care landscape. There are also sessions focused on long-term sustainability, including clinical training initiatives to improve patient outcomes, policy, payment models, and equitable access and care delivery.

The content of this year’s CAPC National Seminar reflects feedback, priorities, and challenges voiced by professionals in the field. (This includes you, if you participated in the Palliative Pulse survey!). You will find a thoughtful and diverse array of topics that speak directly to the heart of your work, with a special focus on interprofessional collaboration, workforce well-being, and health equity. You’ll also find dedicated time for networking, where deeper learning and connection can happen organically.

The CAPC Seminar features an all-star lineup of speakers and faculty—leaders who are not only experts in their fields, but passionate about sharing what they know and learning alongside others. Through the pre-conference workshops, keynotes, breakout sessions, and small-group office hours, you’ll have multiple opportunities to engage with thought leaders, ask meaningful questions, and explore how their insights can apply to your unique context. to engage with thought leaders, ask meaningful questions, and explore how their insights can apply to your unique context.

With professionals attending from across the country, the networking potential is unmatched. Whether you're seeking new collaborations, innovative ideas, or just a chance to reconnect and recharge with like-minded peers, Seminar is the place to be.

You’ve dedicated your career to improving the lives of others—and you know that true impact comes from constantly evolving, learning, and leading with purpose. The challenges in palliative care are complex, but you also see the possibilities. Surrounded by fellow clinicians and leaders who share your commitment, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, practical tools, and the inspiration to elevate your work and drive meaningful change by putting them into practice when you return home.

The CAPC National Seminar isn’t just about sessions and credits (though you’ll find those too, including continuing education and ABIM MOC credits). It’s about coming together to improve care for people living with a serious illness—and doing it in a way that supports the well-being and growth of those providing it.

So, join us in Philadelphia this September. Bring your questions, your challenges, your experience, and your passion. Leave with new tools, new ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose.

• Register for Seminar with early-bird rates, which end April 30th. After this, register with regular member, non-member, and resident/student rates!
• Explore the agenda with details for all three days, including the pre-conference workshops, welcome party, keynotes, breakout sessions, and more.
• Download a customizable email template, which can be used to convince a decision-maker that Seminar is worth the investment.
• Book your hotel and travel after you register, making sure to take advantage of the hotel room block for a discounted rate before it sells out or expires.
• Find out how to sponsor and exhibit.