CMSS Annual Meeting 2024
Registration is now open!
Join us for the CMSS Annual Meeting 2024 in Chicago and explore how specialty societies are shaping the future of medicine together.
Meeting Theme: Shaping the Future of Medicine Together
The CMSS Annual Meeting 2024 "Shaping the Future of Medicine Together" provides the specialty society community with a platform for sharing innovative ideas and best practices that address issues of importance across specialties. The Annual Meeting also showcases collaborative efforts demonstrating the power and potential of working together to advance our shared vision.
Who should attend?
Staff and leadership from medical specialty societies as well as other healthcare association, patient group, and industry stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with and learn from your fellow medical specialty society peers!
Why attend?
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. Here are just some of the benefits of attending:
- Networking – connect with peers across over 50 specialty societies, healthcare and patient organizations, and industry partners
- Learning & Discovery – hear fresh perspectives from thought leaders and contribute to discussions on a range of critical issues affecting patient care, such as climate & health and the physician workforce crisis
- Engagement & Collaboration – share best practices and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation across specialties
- Tangible Take-Aways – come away with new ideas, practices, strategies, and perspectives, as well as potential partners, collaborators, and resources
Meeting Format, Hotel, and Meeting Venue
The CMSS Annual Meeting will be an in-person meeting, with virtual participation offered for Wednesday CEO Council and PPGs ONLY.
Meeting Venue:
Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Guest room reservations are now available at CMSS's discounted rates.
Program Highlights and Program Schedule Now Available!
Review the full Annual Meeting program schedule to plan your participation.
Program Highlights
We're pleased to share several topics which will be covered by speakers and panelists:
- AI and Medical Education
- The Science of Patient Engagement and Community Linkages
- Physician Workforce: Challenges, Strategies and Future Opportunities for Specialty Societies
- Creating Long-Lasting Partnerships with Industry beyond Annual Meetings
- Shifting the Society Focus: Engaging and Retaining Gen Y & Z
- Evolving Approach to Digital Measurement
- The Intersection of Climate and Health
- Critical Equity Conversations in Medical Education and Practice
- And so much more!
Questions regarding the program
Contact Shaniece Rigans at education@cmss.org.
Meeting Sponsors and Industry Partners
We are grateful to the following Industry Partners, Exhibitors, and Sponsors for their support of CMSS at the upcoming Annual Meeting and throughout the year. Plan to visit with representatives at the meeting to learn more about their offerings for the specialty society community and to thank them for their support.
Platinum Level
Health eCareers
IQVIA
Mathematica
Gold Level
PA Consulting
Exhibit Only Level
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cadmore
MRO
SoftDev
Wiley
GLEAM Summit Reception Sponsor
Health eCareers
Partner Opportunities
CMSS provides Industry Partner and Exhibit opportunities at our Annual meetings, and Industry Partners support CMSS activities and engage with our members throughout the year. Participating in CMSS meetings will provide you with the opportunity to learn about CMSS’ 50+ member specialty societies, network with hundreds of attendees, and gain access to all sessions.
Questions regarding Industry Partnership Opportunities?
Contact Jessica Vacha at jvacha@cmss.org.
Professional Peer Groups
CMSS Members are invited to participate in Professional Peer Group (PPG) Meetings during the CMSS Annual Meeting. These are members-only events. Meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 20 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm CT unless otherwise specified.
The schedule of planned PPG meetings is below. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format or completely virtual for some sessions. Times listed are Central Time.
Questions regarding PPGS?
Contact Brian Stevenson at membership@cmss.org.
| Professional Peer Group | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CIO: Chief Information Officers | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| COOs: Chief Operating Officers | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 11:00am – 12:30pm CT |
| Communications & Marketing | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 11:30am CT |
| Corporate Development and Industry Relations | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:30am – 10:30am CT |
| CPD: Continuing Professional Development | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:00am – 12:30pm CT |
| CPG: Clinical Practice Guidelines Developers | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 12:30pm |
| DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 11:00am – 12:30pm CT |
| Governance | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 10:00am – 12:00pm CT |
| HR: Human Resources | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 9:00am – 10:30am CT |
| Meetings/Membership | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:30am – 10:30am CT |
| Publishing | November 20, 2024 | Virtual 9:00am – 11am CT |
| Quality | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 10:30am – 12:30pm CT |
| Research | November 20, 2024 | Hybrid 8:00am – 9:30am CT |