September 9 – 11, 2024 – Springfield, MO

ma4 will host the 19th Show Me Summit on Aging and Health this fall at the University Plaza in Springfield, Mo. We hope you can join us for this rewarding event where you can learn about innovative models, emerging trends, and providers of aging services. The Show Me Summit convenes trusted experts and leaders in the field of aging services. Attendees average 350-400 and include professionals, volunteers, and advocates working with AAAs, senior centers, nutrition services, and other community organizations serving adults 60+.

Calls for Presentations – Now Open – Presentation Details HERE

Submit your Presentation Proposal HERE

Submitting a session proposal is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your thought leadership, successful programs, and share insights with your peers and leaders in aging services from all across the state. We look forward to showcasing your subject-matter expertise, fresh thinking, and best practices as a presenter.

Hotel Information – University Plaza Hotel

University Plaza Hotel, 333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield Missouri 65806. 

All conference attendees, presenters and exhibitors are responsible for securing their own lodging.

A discounted room rate of $107 plus applicable taxes for a single/double is available until Friday, August 9, 2024 or until sold out. Please reserve your room early.

To make a reservation online click HERE.

To make a reservation by phone call 1-417-864-7333.

Sponsors and Exhibitors- Find Out More Here

We greatly value and appreciate our Sponsors and Exhibitors who make our annual summit possible. Many of our Sponsors and Exhibitors come back year after year as they find value for their businesses and organizations as well. Find out how you can position your business and services in the spotlight among the must trusted experts and leaders in the field of aging services.

Summit Registration – To open in May


2023 Show Me Summit on Aging and Health

Expanding the Possibilities!
September, 2023 Columbia, MO

The 2023 Summit convened 380 leaders in the aging services network from across the state and country to tackle important issues to Expand the Possibilities for Healthy Aging in Missouri.

The Summit featured dynamic programming with a welcome from Governor Michael Parson who discussed Missouri’s historic Master Plan on Aging. Keynote Speaker, Sandy Markwood, Executive Director of USAging, congratulated Missouri on being one of a handful of states to embark on a Master Plan on Aging; Sandy challenged participants to champion and support the needs of all Missourians across the lifespan. Nancy Morrow-Howell, Washington University, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, encouraged attendees to counter ageism by reframing the way we think and talk about aging to tell a more complete story of aging. Open, honest, and insightful conversations sparked innovative ideas and fostered collaboration across the state.