In-person programming includes highly vetted sessions from industry leaders and specialty, niche programs to meet distinct needs. HIMSS is at the forefront covering cutting edge topics impacting the health IT ecosystem.
Featured Speaker Sessions: Keynotes & Views from the Top
Be inspired and explore possibilities with leading innovators and doers. Industry luminaries, top-ranking government officials and world-renowned influencers guide our vision for realizing full health potential of every human, everywhere.Included with all registrations.
Concurrent Education Sessions
Learn from the industry’s finest speakers—sharing their best practices, applicable tools, and stories from “in the trenches” across our topic areas. All sessions go through a highly vetted peer-review process to ensure only the highest quality presentations make the stage. Many sessions are CE-approved and offer an excellent opportunity to earn continuing education credit for renewal of various accreditations and certifications. Included with all registrations.
Lectures
Attend outcomes-focused conference education sessions on a specific topic—showcasing best practices, lessons learned “in the trenches,” and actionable insights.
Panel Discussions
Hear vetted speakers share their expertise and engage in friendly debate in a lively panel format. Designed to foster collaboration and new perspectives, these thought-provoking conversations from diverse professionals will both inspire and provide meaningful audience takeaways.
Essential Conversations
Connect with other changemakers during interactive, facilitated dialogues. Participate in conversations with the entire room and listen to multiple perspectives on the same issue. These sessions are a great opportunity to meet others who share your interests—and to then continue the conversation afterward in networking areas.
Learning Bursts
Gain inspiration from compelling 30-minute sessions designed to provide quick innovation takeaways around critical health and information technology topics. Expect bite-sized, actionable information and valuable datapoints you can immediately apply.
Preconference Forums
Jumpstart your week with a topic-focused or role-specific program on Monday—before general programming and the exhibition opens. Each full-day event immerses you in actionable ideas and connections with others who share your interests. Additional registration and fees required.
Attend a preconference event if you want to:
- Build your network with like-minded attendees.
- Focus your time within a dedicated topic area.
- Earn CE credit from approved sessions
- Gain the most from your time in Chicago.
Global Health Policy Connection Sessions
Participate in sessions focused on cross-government collaboration of health information and technology programs. Gain insights into key initiatives, plans, priorities and opportunities—and how policy decisions will impact your organization. Included with all registrations.
Government Sessions
Hear from experts at all levels of government sharing current health information and technology-related public policy initiatives like Medicare, information blocking, cybersecurity, and Congressional and state policy actions. Included with all registrations.
HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence Sessions
The HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence showcases the thoughtful, evidence driven application of information and technology by health systems, outpatient providers, community clinics, post-acute care organizations, and public health entities from around the globe.
The HIMSS Davies Awards education sessions present replicable roadmaps, including strategies, technology interventions, and information-enabled workflows, demonstrated to produce better care outcomes and improve the health and wellness of the communities they serve. Included with all registrations.
Industry Solutions Sessions
Learn from peers that have implemented solutions along with the business partners that are helping them achieve success. Sponsored by market suppliers, these presentations focus on problem sets and real-life, implementable outcomes. Included with all registrations.
Exhibition Theater Sessions
Attend sessions in your areas of interest throughout the exhibit floor Tuesday - Thursday. These specialty pavilion theatres are home to exhibitors—from established industry icons to nimble startup companies—with the products and solutions needed to solve important challenges. Included with all registrations
Session Series
Focus your attention and deeply explore topics of interest by attending curated sessions scheduled back-to-back in the Concurrent Education agenda. Included with all registrations
