Welcome
Medicare Providers!
The Provider Outreach and Education team at Palmetto GBA invites Parts A and B and Home Health and Hospice Medicare providers from Jurisdictions J and M to attend the 2026 MACtoberfest® education event in Columbia, South Carolina.
Pricing is $150 for attendees. Early-bird pricing is $100, and available until Sept. 14, 2026. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Register today!
Join us for an evening meet-and-greet event followed by two days of expert-led sessions, networking opportunities and direct engagement with Palmetto GBA Medicare representatives.
All events will take place at the Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina.
Event Schedule
Education Sessions
Special sessions for Parts A, B and Home Health and Hospice providers
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13–14, 2026
Why Attend?
More than 25 sessions tailored for:
- Physicians
- Non-physician clinical staff
- Administrators
More than two dozen speakers
Access to iCafé: one-on-one sessions with Palmetto GBA. Registration via the MACtoberfest Attendee Hub will be available soon.
Registration Fees
$150
Includes:
- Meet-and-greet reception
- Standard two-day admission
Register early to save your spot.
Early-bird pricing is $100, and available until Sept. 14, 2026.
Accommodations
A block of discounted rooms will be available at two area hotels:
- Hilton Columbia Center located at 924 Senate St., Columbia, S.C. 29201. Special pricing ends Sept. 12, 2026.
- Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District at 822 Gervais St., Columbia, S.C. 29201. Special pricing ends Sept. 12, 2026.
Hotel booking details will be provided after registration.
Venue Information
Pastides Alumni Center
900 Senate Street Columbia, S.C. 29201
Need Help Getting Approval?
Use our Business Case Letter Template to share the value of MACtoberfest with your
organization and highlight the educational benefits of attending.
Register for
MACtoberfest® today!
The standard registration fee for MACtoberfest® is $150. Early-bird pricing is $100, and available until Sept. 14, 2026. During the online registration process, book a hotel room at the Hilton Columbia Center or the Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District for a two-night stay during the conference.
Don't miss out —
Palmetto GBA looks forward to seeing you at this year's MACtoberfest®.
MACtoberfest® Starts In
- Days67
- Hours21
- Minutes24
- Seconds33
The Pastides Alumni Center at the University of S.C.
The Hilton Columbia Center
The Capitol in Columbia, S.C.
The Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District
Highlighted Sponsors
MCG Health
Part of the Hearst Health Network
Platinum Sponsor
Event Details
When
October 12, 2026
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
October 13-14, 2026
8:30 AM-4:00 PM
