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Attend the Largest Event for Multiprofessional Critical Care Clinicians!

2026 Critical Care Congress
March 22-24, 2026
McCormick Place^® West Building
Chicago, IL, USA

Be inspired. Be informed. Be there.
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The Value of Congress

01	Stay Current With Medical Advances Congress showcases the latest research, clinical guidelines, and technological innovations, keeping you up to date with rapidly evolving medical knowledge and practices.
02	Earn Accredited Continuing Education Credits Congress offers sessions that count toward accredited continuing education (ACE), maintenance of certification (MOC), or other professional development requirements.
03	Network With Peers and Experts Congress brings together more than 5000 multiprofessional and multidisciplinary attendees from around the world, offering opportunities to build relationships, find mentors, and collaborate on research or clinical initiatives.
04	Gain Practical Skills Sessions and exhibits provide opportunities to explore new techniques, learn about emerging technologies, and apply evidence-based strategies through expert-led instruction and real-world case discussions.
05	Inspire Innovation and Career Growth Exposure to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and success stories can spark creativity, renew your passion for medicine, and open doors to new career opportunities.

Sweet Home Chicago!

The Critical Care Congress comes to Chicago for the first time! SCCM Headquarters is located just outside Chicago, and the Society is excited to bring its biggest event to its hometown!

As a hub of medical innovation and academic excellence, Chicago offers an inspiring setting for healthcare professionals to gather, learn, and collaborate. Home to world-renowned institutions, the city pulses with clinical and research leadership.

Beyond the convention center halls, attendees can enjoy Chicago’s rich cultural offerings and unwind with award-winning cuisine and scenic lakefront views.

With its central location, easy transportation, and dynamic energy, Chicago is the ideal city for healthcare professionals to connect and advance the future of medicine.

What
Attendees
Say

"You never know who you will see or what collaboration may arise. Great place to push forward critical care!"

"Fantastic update in critical care practices and the latest research. The multidisciplinary approach was refreshing."

"A wealth of knowledge that is presented in easily digestible segments that is immediately applicable to the patients in your own ICU."

"This was a great opportunity to learn more about our field and how other areas are handling barriers or have improved their own process."

"This was my inaugural experience attending Congress, and it proved to be incredibly valuable. I gained significant insights and gathered ideas that I look forward to implementing in my hospital's ICU."

What You Can Expect

A program designed to deliver cutting-edge education across a wide range of specialties and interests.
With over 100 expert-led sessions, attendees will explore the latest clinical research, emerging technologies, and evidence-based practices shaping the future of patient care. From thought leader sessions to focused tracks and interactive discussions, the program offers something for every healthcare professional.

Dynamic research presentations at the forefront of medical innovation.
Featuring over 1200 abstracts and case reports highlighting groundbreaking studies, clinical trials, and real-world case reports, attendees gain direct access to the latest evidence shaping critical care and beyond. Attend sessions on new guideline releases and late-breaking studies to explore how emerging data can inform and elevate your practice.

Unparalleled networking opportunities bring together the multiprofessional team.
Whether through structured events such as receptions, roundtable discussions, and the Connect and Converse Corner or informal conversations between sessions, attendees can forge valuable professional relationships, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities.

Maximized impact with access to industry-leading companies.
Over 125 exhibitors showcase the latest tools, technologies, and solutions transforming critical care. From cutting-edge medical devices to breakthrough pharmaceuticals and digital health platforms, Connections Central offers a dynamic space to explore, ask questions, and discover resources that can elevate your clinical practice.

Enhance Your Experience

Attend a precourse at Congress for a unique opportunity to dive deeper into specialized topics before the main event begins. These focused courses are designed to provide in-depth, expert-led education on high-impact areas of clinical practice, often including hands-on, case-based learning and emerging best practices. View opportunities.

Congress Digital

With a jam-packed schedule, you can’t attend every session. Don’t worry, Congress Digital gives you full access to the best of the live event, anytime, anywhere.

Watch recordings of the live sessions
Explore exclusive additional content not presented in Chicago
Earn ACE credits and MOC points
Learn on your schedule

Whether you’re catching up on sessions you missed or diving into new topics, Congress Digital ensures you get the full value of SCCM’s Critical Care Congress.

In-person attendees receive complimentary access.

Can’t attend in person? Congress Digital is available for separate purchase. Buy now.

Congress Digital will be available 30 days after the live event.

Looking Back at Last Year's Key Moments

Catch highlights and important sessions from the 2025 Critical Care Congress in this YouTube playlist.