Registration Questions General Congress Questions
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For group registrations over 15, contact glapin@ache.org.
Customize this letter template to clearly communicate to your manager the value of attending ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare Leadership and how it supports both your organization’s success and your professional development.
ACHE has negotiated discounted room rates at hotels convenient to the convention center in Nashville. These are the lowest advertised rates for each property.
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The Congress on Healthcare Leadership is ACHE’s annual premier education and networking event, which gathers nearly 7,000 leaders from the healthcare community.
Congress offers attendees countless opportunities to innovate, collaborate, grow and transform by having access to world-class thought leadership, insights and perspectives from a wide array of interprofessional leaders on a variety of hot topics and industry trends.
Congress is designed around you—with an emphasis on giving you practical solutions to pressing issues, connecting you with peers and making the absolute most of your time.
Plus, with hundreds of expert-led education sessions, there are plenty of opportunities to earn continuing education credits to enhance your career objectives or earn the FACHE® credential.
For more than 90 years, ACHE has inspired a community of healthcare leaders led by intent, integrity and heart. Together, we’re creating a brighter future where teams and organizations can achieve better health outcomes for patients and communities.
Visit here to learn about becoming a member.
In 2027, Congress will be held in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2027, Congress will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2028, Congress returns to Houston.
March 22–24, 2027 | Nashville, TN
March 13-15, 2028 | Houston
The ACHE In-Person Education credits you earn will be applied to your My ACHE account.
This occurs several weeks after Congress, and you will receive a notification at the time credits are reconciled.
Program Assistants are ACHE Student Associates who work no less than three (3) hours during ACHE’s Congress, helping with sessions, receptions and luncheons; checking name badges; or assisting Congress attendees and ACHE staff. In exchange for their volunteer service, Program Assistants receive a complimentary registration to attend Congress.
Learn more about Program Assistants here.
No. While virtual education fills an important need, Congress is designed to provide in-person education and networking opportunities. Congress sessions are not available via livestream or as recordings.
For information on our virtual offerings, please visit here.
Following Congress, all attendees receive confirmation of Congress attendance via email. This confirmation is contingent on picking up your badge and participating in the event.
For international attendees requiring a visa to attend the 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, you are encouraged to start the visa process as far in advance as possible. Request a letter of invitation to support your application.
Important: A new $250 Visa Integrity Fee may apply to certain international attendees traveling to the ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. This fee is in addition to the standard visa fee and any additional charges. Travelers from the 42 Visa Waiver Program countries are exempt. Please refer to the US Department of State for updated guidance.
For information on exhibiting, please contact Gregg Lapin at glapin@ache.org.
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