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Smart Home Expo: Empowering Independence Through Technology


October 28, 2026

Empowering Independence Through Technology

It’s hard to find a home today that isn’t impacted by technology, from our private bedrooms and bathrooms to our kitchen and laundry areas. What might be small conveniences for some are critical tools for independence for others. By 2035, it is projected that there will be more adults over 65 than children under 5. Additionally, the World Health Organization estimates that one in six people lives with a disability.

Don’t miss this interactive showcase dedicated to technological advancements that support independent living for older adults and people with disabilities.

2026 Smart Home Expo Details:

When: October 28, 2026 | 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What: The 4th Annual OPEN MINDS Smart Home Technology Expo will highlight innovative smart home technologies through a series of 30-minute demonstrations used today by health and human service agencies to support independence in community-based living.

How: This room will showcase 30-minute demos of smart home solutions that offer a firsthand look at how innovative home-based technologies can be used to improve health outcomes and enhance consumers’ lives.

This exclusive event gives you the chance to showcase your smart home innovation and position your solution as market-ready in front of CEOs, COOs, and clinical leaders actively exploring technology adoption.

Why Participate?

  • Position yourself as a thought leader in behavioral health technology
  • Gain real-time feedback from industry executives on your positioning and storytelling
  • Shorten your sales cycle by engaging many prospects at once
  • Stand out in a highly exclusive forum—only eight solutions selected nationwide

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, 2026