The UMKC Institute for Human Development’s LifeCourse Nexus invites you to the 11th Annual Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Showcase, May 18–20, 2027, at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
This year’s theme, Paths and Possibilities, celebrates the lifelong journey and the many experiences, transitions, choices, and opportunities that shape our lives from infancy through aging.
Together, we’ll explore how the Charting the LifeCourse framework helps people and families envision possibilities, build on strengths and experiences, navigate change, and pursue what matters most. We’ll also look at how these person-centered approaches can strengthen organizations, communities, and systems to create more possibilities for everyone.
Throughout the Showcase, people who use CtLC, family members, and professionals will share practical strategies, real-world experiences, and examples of CtLC in action. Sessions will offer opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and new ways of thinking about how integrated supports can help people move toward their vision for a good life.
The CtLC Showcase is the signature annual event hosted by the LifeCourse Nexus, a national training and technical assistance center housed at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Your Path to Showcase Starts Here
Showcase 2027 registration open! Whether you’re joining us to learn, share your experience, connect with the LifeCourse community, or bring new ideas back home, now is the time to start planning your journey. Register for Showcase, reserve your room, explore opportunities to present or sponsor, and discover ways to make even more of your time in Kansas City.
Early Bird Registration pricing ends December 31, 2026.
Stay Where Showcase Happens
Make the most of your Showcase experience by staying at the Westin Crown Center, the official Showcase 2027 conference hotel. A discounted room block is available for attendees, giving you convenient access to sessions, activities, and opportunities to connect throughout the event.
Have a story, strategy, lesson, or innovative use of Charting the LifeCourse to share? Showcase 2027 is looking for people using CtLC in their lives, work, organizations, communities, and systems. Whether you’re new to CtLC or have years of experience, there are several ways to participate, including Breakout Sessions, the One-Slide Challenge, and Spotlight Presentations.
Presentation proposals are due October 21, 2026.
Connect your organization with approximately 500 people from across the country who are using person- and family-centered practices to create meaningful change. Showcase 2027 offers sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities designed to help organizations build relationships, share resources and innovations, and engage with the growing CtLC community.
Sponsorship levels and featured opportunities are available, along with exhibitor options for organizations looking for a direct presence at Showcase.
Tuesday • May 18, 2026
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Pre-Intensive Only: • Charting the LifeCourse for Families Facilitator Program • Exploring My LifeCourse Facilitator Program • 2027 Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Program |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Pre-Intensive Only: • Charting the LifeCourse for Families Facilitator Program • Exploring My LifeCourse Facilitator Program • 2027 Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Program |
Wednesday • May 19, 2026
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | CtLC Distinguished Affiliates and Keynote Session |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Breakouts |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and CtLC Showcase 2027 Awards and Recognitions |
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Charting the LifeCourse in Action |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Breakouts |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Breakouts |
Thursday • May 20, 2026
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | CtLC Showcase 2027 Plenary and One-Slide Challenges |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Spotlight Sessions |
| 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Breakouts |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | CtLC Showcase 2027 Closing and Prizes |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | State Chapter Meetings |
*2027 Charting the LifeCourse Showcase Agenda At-A-Glance Subject to Change