2026 Annual Conference

July 19 – July 22, 2026

JW Marriott Water Street
510 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Since 1981, the Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (FACHC) has been the leading state advocate for community-based healthcare programs. Focusing on Florida’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the Association plays a vital role in educating federal, state, and local policymakers about healthcare issues and the role health centers play in Florida’s healthcare system. The primary mission of FACHC is to enhance access to comprehensive, high-quality services by bringing together agencies, legislators, and key stakeholders who can positively impact healthcare services. Our staff works with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Bureau of Primary Health Care, the Region IV HHS Public Health Service in Atlanta, the National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., and the Southeast Health Care Consortium, Inc. which includes key representatives from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. FACHC’s strong presence in Tallahassee, where our corporate headquarters are located, provides fast access to the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, the Department of Health, and the Agency for Health Care Administration for issues affecting health centers and their patients. FACHC also contracts with a Governmental Consultant to enhance its state advocacy efforts in the Legislature.

FACHC has hosted an annual conference that provides training and technical assistance, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices among FQHCs throughout the state, since 1982. Over the years, we’ve grown our event to include more than 600 attendees, 75 exhibitors, a large-scale networking event, and five educational tracks. This year’s event will be no exception.

The 2026 FACHC Annual Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network at the golf resort that blurs the line between work and play. With FACHC, you’re sure to have some fun while building meaningful client relationships. This year’s theme is 45 Years of Service & Dedication in recognition of our Association’s 45 anniversary. Here’s your chance to show our members how your organization can best serve and collaborate with Florida’s Community Health Centers.

 

Who should attend?

Health Center Executives, clinicians and care team personnel, Operations leaders, Finance personnel, Human Resource personnel, Marketing and Communications personnel, Government Affairs and Development personnel.

 

Attire for Conference: 

Business Casual – more details to come regarding special events and receptions.