The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new location and a different day to better serve seniors, families, and professionals across our community.

The public Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn.  The Senior Expo is free and open to the public.  This represents a change from previous years, as the Expo shifts from its usual Saturday at Firestone Community Learning Center to a midweek date at St. George. Moving to Wednesday allows seniors, caregivers, and service providers to attend during the week at St. George Fellowship Hall.  Registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome.  Participants can register at https://bit.ly/SeniorSummit2026 or call 330 899-5255. 

Attendees can expect a lively and informative day featuring:

• Health and wellness resources
• Educational breakout sessions
• Entertainment and engaging activities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Dozens of community organizations offering services and support
• Free grab-and-go breakfast and a light lunch for the first 300 attendees.  

Breakfast is provided by the generous sponsorship of the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services, and lunch by the Summit County Probate Court.  

All booth participants are encouraged to provide information and meaningful interaction, such as screenings, demonstrations, or hands-on activities that enrich the experience for seniors and their families.

The schedule includes:  (Times and spaces subject to change – updated information provided day of at the door)

9 am doors open

Breakfast 9-10:30

Lunch 11-1 

Education Sessions available include:

10 a.m. – Expo Breakout Fellowship Hall – 

Wisdom Wednesday Panel – Vantage Aging presents Wisdom Wednesday with Panelists including:  Jodi Roberts, Proseniors; Kristen Dowey, OneKey Virtual Care; Mike Link, CarePatrol; Tina White, Real Estate Agent – EXP Realty; Lisa Mascelino, Vantage RSVP AmeriCorps Senior; Jennifer Kenne-Beebe, Vantage Meals on Wheels NEO; Mick Jendrisak, Downsize and Thrive; Lynne Hermenski, Reserve Hospice; Kyla Williger, KWGD Attorneys at Law

11 a.m. – Church Library – 

Medicare 101 – Elizabeth England, Kaz and Company – 30 minutes

11:45 a.m. – Expo Breakout Fellowship Hall – 

Changes to Medicaid and SNAP – Heather Yannayon, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services, 

11:30 a.m. – Church Classroom

Aging in Place: Home Modification and Staying Safe:   Summit County Department of Development and Habitat for Humanity, Holly Miller, Assistant Director, Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development, Erin Matthies, Grant Program Analyst, Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development, and Marissa Little, VP & Chief Program Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County

11:45 a.m. – Church Library

Public benefits (SSI, SSDI, Unemployment, SNAP, Medicaid) – Community Legal Aid – Melinda Smith Yeargin has been an attorney for over 25 years. She has worked as a judicial attorney at the Ninth District Court of Appeals and spent many years as a litigator, most recently handling complex corporate litigation and appeals. She joined Legal Aid in 2019. She now focuses her practice on public benefits issues and is part of our Medical-Legal Partnership, which allows medical providers to refer patients with civil legal needs to Legal Aid 

Conference Follows on Friday, May 8

The two-day Senior Summit continues with the professional Conference on Friday, May 8, 2026, offering CLE and CEU-level sessions for attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and those serving older adults. The full-day conference will also be held at St. George Hall.  Those tickets can be purchased at ttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/senior-summit–2026

Together, the Expo and Conference celebrate older adults while equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to strengthen services across Summit County.

Sponsors and Vendors Invited

Sponsorships and booth spaces are currently available for both the Expo and Conference. Nonprofits, government agencies, and a limited number of for-profit organizations are encouraged to participate. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.  Organizations interested in sponsoring or reserving a booth can register online at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/senior-summit–2026