ARE YOU READY FOR HIMSS14?
HIMSS14 may be months away, but the excitement is here...right now. It's not too early to start making plans for next February. Whether you're new to health IT or a seasoned professional, make sure HIMSS14 is on your radar.
Orlando is looking forward to welcoming the HIMSS Annual Conference. In 2011, it was the site of one of our best and largest annual conferences in the US. We look forward to seeing you there!
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
| Saturday, February 22 | |
| Satellite Registration | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| CIO Forum Opening Reception | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday, February 23 | |
| Registration | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Preconference Education* | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Health IT Venture Fair & Strategic Partner Forum* | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Career Services Institute | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Leading from the Future* | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| CIO Forum* | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| 1st Timers Conference Orientation | 11:30 am – 12:30pm |
| Chapter Leaders Workshop (invite only) | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| About HIMSS Orientation | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Opening Reception | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Monday, February 24 | |
| Registration | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Keynote Speaker: Mark Bertolini, AETNA CEO | 8:00 am – 9:30 am |
| Healthcare Transformation Project* (by invitation only) | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Health IT Angel Venture Fair* | 9:45 am – 1:45 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Interoperability Showcase | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| 1st Timers Conference Orientation | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Career Services Center/University Row | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Exhibits | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Exhibit Floor Sessions (Knowledge Centers, Intelligent Hospital, ePatient Gallery, Federal Health) |
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Fellows Reception by invite only) | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Communities Open House | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Women in Healthcare IT Reception* | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
| EHR Achievement Event (invite only) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday, February 25 | |
| Registration | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 8:30 am – 9:30 am |
| Career Services Center/University Row | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Exhibits | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Exhibit Floor Sessions (Knowledge Centers, Intelligent Hospital, ePatient Gallery, Federal Health) |
9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Interoperability Showcase | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| EHR Achievement Luncheon (by invite only) | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Awards Banquet* | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, February 26 | |
| Registration | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 8:30 am – 9:30 am |
| Career Services Center/University Row | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Exhibits | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Exhibit Floor Sessions (Knowledge Centers, Intelligent Hospital, ePatient Gallery, Federal Health) |
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Interoperability Showcase | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Keynote Speaker: TBD | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
| HIMSS Wednesday Night Special Event* (Universal Studios) | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday, February 27 | |
| Registration | 7:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Keynote | 8:30 am – 10:00 am |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Concurrent Education Sessions | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Closing Keynote: Erik Weihenmayer, World-Class Blind Adventurer | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
*separate registration fee required
Note: All activities are at Orange County Convention Center (West Building) unless otherwise noted.
An Exclusive Showcase of Product and Service Solutions
Experience thousands of products and services on the HIMSS14 exhibit floor. Don't miss the Knowledge Centers – powerhouses of education, product solutions, resources and industry experts – plus the Social Media Center, HIMSS Interoperability Showcase, and much more.
2014 Exhibit Hall Hours
Monday, February 24
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 25
9:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 26
9:30am – 4:30pm
Want to Exhibit?
Visit our HIMSS14 Vendor Center to learn more.
Reduced Rates at Official HIMSS14 Hotels
HIMSS14 Hotel Deals Now Available
Only through onPeak, the official housing partner of HIMSS14, can you shop hand-picked hotels and get exclusive reservation perks. What's more, official housing offers a number of specialized benefits to ease your planning and reduce the impact on your budget.
Discounted Rates
Hotel rooms bought in bulk with savings passed on to you.
Flexibility
Plans change — make adjustments to your block online without charges*
Groups
Robust tools to fully manage group bookings, large or small.
Peace of Mind
Safeguard yourself from potential fraud through unauthorized booking companies.
Pay Delay
Ease your commitment - book now, pay later.
Get More, Pay Less
Hotels offer a little something extra for HIMSS14 guests including complimentary Internet, waived resort fees and Shuttle Service to/from the convention center.
Please Note
At this time, housing is open for attendees only. Exhibitor housing will open October, 2013. Any exhibitor rooms booked under the attendee block will be subject to cancellation.
Cancellations after January 10, 2014 are subject to loss of deposit. Changes onPeak makes manually may be assessed a $15 fee after January 17, 2014
Registration for HIMSS14 will open in August.
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