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HIMSS Connect

Your One-stop Shop For All Things HIMSS

Visit HIMSS Connect to engage with peers and explore all that HIMSS has to offer — from membership opportunities and professional development resources to two education theaters running sessions across all three days of the conference.

This year’s programming follows a clear arc: equity, capability, and sustainability. Sessions address the full spectrum of digital health transformation — from AI governance and smart hospital innovation to workforce development, interoperability, and the regulatory landscape shaping health IT’s future. Case studies from health systems across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America bring global context to universal challenges, while panels featuring frontline nurses, APPs, LTPAC leaders, and public health officials ensure that diverse care settings and communities are represented throughout.

Stop by Theater 1 or Theater 2 for in-depth discussions, real-world case studies, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Whether you’re exploring HIMSS’s maturity model frameworks, certification programs, or the latest in AI-enabled care delivery, there’s a session designed for where you are in your digital health journey.

Not a member yet? Talk to any of our HIMSS colleagues — we’re here to answer questions about membership tiers, benefits, and your local chapter. We can’t wait to connect you to opportunities that extend well beyond the conference floor.

HIMSS Connect Meet-ups

Tuesday, March 10

  • Stage 7 Recognition
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, March 11

  • Certification Meetup
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Executive Connect Meetup
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Veterans Community Meetup
    4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 12

  • Educator Meetup
    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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