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Sessions are selected through a highly competitive peer review process. Best of all, they are available for continuing education credits! Get ready to learn, earn and give your professional development a boost. HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the peak of health IT educational programming. It is not just a conference; it’s a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization. Learn about the latest innovations in health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis and redesign, and all the latest in health IT.
HIMSS27

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Exploring AI’s transformative role across healthcare.

  • AI Strategy and Implementation at Scale
  • AI Policy, Governance, and Responsible Use
  • Clinical AI: Care Delivery Workflows, Transformational Care Delivery Models, Quality, and Safety
  • Impact and Value of Agentic and Generative AI in Healthcare
  • Data Infrastructure and Digital Maturity for AI Readiness
  • Measuring AI Value and Organizational Impact

Business and Financial Management Impact of Digital Transformation

Guiding health leaders toward financial sustainability and operational excellence.

  • Health System Performance and Financial Sustainability Fueled by Digital Transformation
  • Operational Automation and Workflow Optimization in AI-Enabled Organizations
  • Supply Chain Resilience and Clinical Integration
  • Organizational Leadership and Achieving Impact and Value of Digital Transformation at Scale

Cybersecurity

Protecting electronic health information by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across healthcare systems.

  • Governance and Strategy to Support Cyber Resilience
  • Cybersecurity Risks in AI-Enabled Organizations
  • Business Continuity and Preparedness Strategies to Advance Resilience
  • Disaster Preparedness for Cyber Threats

Digital Health Transformation

Creating a connected, patient-centered healthcare system that improves health outcomes, care delivery, and data-driven decision-making.

  • Digital and Analytics Strategy and Transformation
  • Alternative and Digitally-Enabled Care Delivery Models
  • Interoperability, Access, Standards, and Health Information Exchange
  • Data-Driven Decision Making and Predictive Analytics
  • Patient, Clinician, and User-Centered Experience
  • Digitally-Enabled Public Health Intelligence and Population Health Strategies
  • Emerging Health Technologies: Evidence of Innovation and Impact

Health Equity

Ensuring everyone has a fair and equitable opportunity to attain their highest level of health through technology.

  • Equitable Outcomes of Digitally-Enabled Care
  • Data Integration and Social Determinants of Health to Advance Population Health and Equity
  • Health Disparities and Inequities
  • Patient-Centered Care and Digital Literacy

Public Policy

Addressing the core issues of digital health with advocacy and public policy.

  • Global and Regional Policy for Digital Health Transformation
  • AI and Cybersecurity Policy to Support Responsible Use Across Jurisdictions
  • Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks to Advance Digital Transformation
  • Public-Private Collaboration to Advance Digital Health

Workforce

Preparing people and organizations to tackle what’s next in health and wellness.

  • Human-Centered Leadership & Professional Sustainability
  • Workforce Well-Being, Retention, and Resilience
  • Strategic Workforce Planning, Roles, and the Future of Work
  • Education, Training, and Applied Learning Innovation
  • Career Pathways, Mentorship, and Talent Pipelines

HIMSS27 Pass Inclusions

Conference Plus Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ✅
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Executive Plus Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Recpetion ✅
  • Executive Summit ✅
  • Exclusive VIP Event ✅

Conference Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Exhibit Hall Only Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ❌
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Preconference Only Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ❌
  • General Sessions ❌
  • Keynote Sessions ❌
  • Light Refreshments ❌
  • Preconference Forums ✅
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Example Hot Lunch Buffet Menu

    • BUCKTOWN CAESAR SALAD: Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Vegetarian Caesar Dressing
    • WEST LOOP QUINOA SALAD: Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Lemon-Tahini Dressing
    • CHICKEN BREAST VESUVIO: Vesuvio Potatoes, Peas, Vesuvio Sauce
    • SOUTH LOOP GRILLED SALMON: Chimichurri Sauce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus
    • PILSEN ROASTED ROOT POTATOES & VEGETABLES: Baby Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Beets, Rosemary, Thyme
    • ELI’S CHEESECAKE BITES
    • FARMERS MARKET MINI FRUIT TARTS

    * Example menu only, subject to change