Frequently Asked Questions

Monday through Thursday, March 22–March 25, 2021. View the Congress agenda for specific start and end times each day.

Congress on Healthcare Leadership is the premier educational and networking event for healthcare executives. After an extraordinary year, we as leaders have an opportunity to come together and reimagine healthcare. As an attendee, you will be able to: 

• Connect with your colleagues. 
• Discover new insights from innovative thought leaders. 
• Access resources that will empower you to lead in the field.

ACHE is known for quality content and—as your professional society—we realize the importance of this moment in time. You’ll be able to personalize your experience and meet your specific professional goals, earning up to 12 ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits. 

Networking opportunities will be integrated throughout each day to allow for rich peer-to-peer connections as well. And new this year, Congress will offer on-demand sessions that will be eligible for self-reported ACHE Qualified Education credit.

We’re developing an engaging agenda featuring speakers from across the nation and will be communicating details as they become available. You can visit ache.org/Congress for updates as well.

Registration is now open. Watch for an announcement in your inbox and online at ache.org/Congress. Unlike previous years, session selection will not take place at the time of registration. Registrants will receive an invitation to begin session selection on the virtual Congress platform in March.

Early bird registration fees for Congress are available through Mar. 11:

• ACHE Members and Fellows: $449
• Nonmembers: $599
• Students: $169

Registration fees for Congress beginning Mar. 12 are:

• ACHE Members and Fellows: $599
• Nonmembers: $749
• Students: $199

As much as we would like to meet in Chicago, we recognize the numerous challenges posed by in-person meetings at this time. As a result, we have reimagined Congress in a virtual framework to allow healthcare leaders to learn and network in a safe environment that also respects your need to take care of your patients and communities. 

Yes, Congress is accredited for continuing education by Joint Accreditation, CPPS, NASBA and NAB. Joint Accreditation applies to Continuing Medical Education, Continuing Nursing Education, Continuing Pharmacy Education and Physician Assistant Continuing Education. For more information, see our Continuing Education page.  

Yes. As part of Congress, we will hold a reimagined Convocation experience to honor ACHE Members who have advanced to Fellow status. Additional details on how new Fellows and their families and guests can participate will be published in the coming weeks.

There will be opportunities for ACHE chapters to connect and share throughout Congress. More specific information will be shared in the coming weeks.

2022: March 28–31 Hyatt Regency Chicago
2023: March 27–30 Hilton Chicago/Palmer House Hilton
2024: March 25–28 Hyatt Regency Chicago