HIMSS 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition

The 2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, April 12-16 in Chicago, brings together 38,000+ healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and e-sessions, plus preconference symposia and workshops.

Whether it's your first or 20th time attending HIMSS Annual Conference, this year's conference will offer you a wealth of opportunities for educational advancement, networking and professional growth.  We’ve kept the events you love and added education and networking sessions you won’t want to miss. 

Here’s a preview of NEW features: 

HX360

An initiative co-developed by HIMSS and AVIA, HX360 was created to  improve the way that health care is delivered by inspiring health systems to pioneer the adoption and use of next gen technologies in those areas where health system executives are passionate to combine the right mix of human & fiscal resources, process change and technology for the advancement of their organization.

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Health IT Value Suite

The Value of Health IT comes to life on the HIMSS show floor. Patient and healthcare provider success stories highlight the many proven benefits of Health IT. Meet the value realization experts and learn about organizations that have seen value across each of the HIMSS Health IT Value STEPS™ categories.  

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Cybersecurity Command Center

In healthcare, cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. No matter what your level of knowledge – novice or expert – the Cybersecurity Command Center has something for you.

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On the HIMSS15 Exhibit Floor

• 1,200+ leading health IT vendors
• The Intelligent Health Pavilion (formerly known as the Intelligent Hospital Pavilion)
• Knowledge Centers, offering a one-stop experience based on hot topics
• The Connected Patient Learning Gallery, a hands-on, interactive area showcasing innovative health IT products and services that address provider and patient e-engagement

Returning Conference Features

• The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™, emphasizing how vital collaborative technology is to the realization of connected health and patient empowerment
• YourTurn at HIMSS15, participant-driven sessions presented in an unstructured format, designed to be spontaneous and generate a high level of discussion
• A Hero’s Welcome to Health IT, where veterans connect and gain insight into transitioning to a health IT career

HIMSS15 is the place to network and connect with thousands of industry leaders and other health IT professionals.