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Connections Central
(Exhibit Hall)

Note: Subject to change. Times are listed in Central Time.

Hours

View floorplan. Connections Central will be open during the following times:

Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Monday, March 23, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Education Schedule Breaks
Make sure to visit Connections Central during these times!

Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
12:45 p.m. –  1:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Monday, March 23, 2026
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Explore Industry

Exhibits
Explore the organizations shaping the future of critical care. Visit exhibitors throughout the exhibit area to discover innovative products, services, and solutions designed to support your practice. View exhibitor list.

Educational Workshops
Expand your knowledge through focused, industry‑led sessions featuring the latest innovations, technologies, and clinical insights. These workshops offer practical, solution‑driven education from leading companies committed to advancing critical care. Explore the schedule to find sessions that align with your interests and enhance your practice.

In-Booth Exhibitor Education
Gain knowledge on clinical topics and new technologies through in-booth learning opportunities. In-booth education will take place during regular Connections Central hours. View opportunities.
Connections Central

Research Presentations

Research Presentations
Star Research Presentations
Hear directly from the authors of this year’s top‑rated abstracts and case reports. These concise, high‑impact presentations showcase standout work recognized for its innovation, scientific rigor, and potential to advance critical care practice. View the schedule.

Research Snapshot Theaters
Authors of abstracts and case reports will present their research findings, allowing time for questions and answers. Theaters host different topics throughout the day. View the schedule.

Other Exciting Spaces

SCCM Central
Located inside Connections Central, SCCM Central is your go‑to hub for everything you need to make the most of Congress. Stop by to get your Congress or Society questions answered and explore the many ways SCCM supports your professional growth.
  • Take a spin on the prize wheel or enter for a chance to win an Apple Watch.
  • Enjoy presentations highlighting SCCM programs, tools, and resources designed to help you lead, learn, and make an impact in critical care.
  • Discover new career opportunities and connect with resources to support your professional growth.
  • Explore SCCM’s journals, with chances to meet the editors who help guide and curate the research shaping the field.
Whether you’re looking for information, inspiration, or a bit of fun between sessions, SCCM Central is the place to connect. View full details.

Critical Care Quiz Show
Sponsored by Fresenius Kabi
The Critical Care Quiz Show is an exciting and interactive event where knowledge meets entertainment! This fast-paced, high-energy competition brings attendees together to test their expertise in critical care medicine. Watch as contestants go head-to-head, tackling challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, all while competing for prizes. With a lively host and plenty of surprises, this friendly showdown promises both learning and laughter. This is a can't-miss opportunity to cheer on your colleagues and sharpen your own skills in a fun, dynamic setting. Add it to your schedule.

Max's Cafe Pop-Up
Max's Cafe           Visit the pop-up Max’s Cafe in Connections Central during breaks to share FREE coffee and conversation. Named in honor of Max Harry Weil, MD, PhD, MCCM, SCCM’s first and founding president, it’s a place to gather with peers and revel in the connections that Dr. Weil knew were so important to the advancement of critical care.

Stop the Bleed
Booth #631
Over 3 million people have learned to STOP THE BLEED. You can, too! The American College of Surgeons’ STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 3 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.