IMSH 2026 Schedule at a Glance
San Antonio, Texas, USA
All times Central Standard Time (United States)
Schedule subject to change.
Final schedule will be released closer to the event.
IN PERSON
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SSH Board of Directors (invitation only)
Friday, January 9
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM SSH Board of Directors (invitation only); Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move in and set up
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM Technology Forum: Unleashing Potential – Removing Barriers to Technology Integration*
* - Registration / additional fee REQUIRED.)
Saturday, January 10
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Immersive Courses (Offsite, buses departure time varies based on location.*
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM SSH Central
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Presenter Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move in and set up
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CHSE® and CHSOS® courses*
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Accreditation Application Readiness Course*
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Technology Forum: Unleashing Potential – Removing Barriers to Technology Integration*
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Immersive Courses (Onsite and Offsite, buses departure time varies based on location)*
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Administrative Courses (e.g., "How to use the event app" / Venue tours)
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM President’s Diamond Ball (Black tie optional ). (Full General Session registration REQUIRED
for all attendees and their registered guests. Reserve through the registration system.*
* - Registration / additional fee REQUIRED.)
Sunday, January 11
7:00 AM SimFit 5K Fun Run, Walk, and Roll!
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM SSH Central
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Presenter Center
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Committees, Section, Special Interest Group and Affinity Group Meetings
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Learning Labs
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM IMSH Connections Program (Sign up at registration. Subject to change)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Opening Plenary Session - The Chad Epps Lecture
12:15 PM – 6:00 PM Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM – 6:00 PM Technology Experiential Area in Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM – 6:00 PM Research Posters Displayed in Exhibit Hall
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Second Annual IMSH Cornhole Tournament benefitting the SSH Fund*
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Accreditation Celebration (open to all SSH Accredited Programs)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Networking Activities
Industry Night! Spend time with your favorite Exhibitor-hosted events around San Antonio!
* - Registration / additional fee required.)
Monday, January 12
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM SSH Central
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Presenter Center
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Committees, Section, Special Interest Group and Affinity Group Meetings
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM Plenary Session: The Lou Oberndorf Lecture on Innovation and Healthcare Simulation
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Research Posters Displayed in Exhibit Hall
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Educational Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Educational Sessions
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch in Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Technology Experiential Area in Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM SimVentors Showcase in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM What’s New in Sim Showcase in Exhibit
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Educational Sessions
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Main stage presentation in the Plenary Hall
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Research Poster Professor Rounds in Exhibit
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Educational Sessions
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Educational Sessions
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM “Happy Hour” in the Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, January 13
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Section, Special Interest Group and Affinity Group Meetings
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM SSH Central
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Presenter Center
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM Plenary Session: Michael S. Gordon Center Lecture on Medical Education
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Research Posters Displayed in Exhibit Hall (TAKE YOUR POSTER DOWN)
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Educational Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Educational Sessions
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch in Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Technology Experiential Area in Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM What’s New in Sim Showcase in Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Educational Sessions
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Main stage presentation in the Plenary Hall
3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes – teardown begins
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Educational Sessions
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Educational Sessions
5:10 PM - 7:00 PM International Reception with Affiliation Signing
Wednesday, January 14
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM SSH Central
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Presenter Center
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM SSH Presents the Closing Plenary Session
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Educational Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Educational Sessions
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team. The maximum number of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credits for learning and change will be available closer to the event.
Society for Simulation, Joint Accreditation Provider #40008166
