Registration

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

Be inspired. Be informed. Be there.

Download, Print, and Mail the Registration Form

	Early Rate (by January 14, 2026)	Advance Rate (by February 18, 2026)	Full Rate (after February 18, 2026) On-site registration available.
SCCM Member
Select Member - Physician	$1,284	$1,428	$1,572
Select Member - Healthcare Professional	$1,060	$1,179	$1,297
Professional Member - Physician	$1,365	$1,518	$1,671
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and SCCM Sponsored Trainee*	$1,126	$1,252	$1,378
Associate Member - Physician	$1,525	$1,696	$1,867
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional	$1,258	$1,399	$1,541
Nonmember
Physician	$1,605	$1,785	$1,965
Healthcare Professional	$1,325	$1,473	$1,622
* SCCM Sponsored Trainees must be members of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.

SCCM Members Save on Registration

Active SCCM members receive the best rates for Congress registration. If you are not an active member of SCCM, you will be registered as a nonmember at the nonmember rate. Renew or join now to unlock member benefits.

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Log in to mysccm.org to check your status, or contact SCCM Customer Service at support@sccm.org or +1 847 827-6888.

Make a Compelling Case to Attend

Attending the Critical Care Congress offers unmatched opportunities to connect with global leaders in critical care, exchange innovative ideas, and explore collaborative solutions that can directly enhance your unit’s practice and patient outcomes. Download this Letter to Your Manager template to formally request funding and time off.

Global Pricing

SCCM offers a global pricing structure as part of its equity commitment. Your price is based on your country’s World Bank classification. Learn more.

Payment Information

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted. Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only. Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888. Inquiries can be emailed to support@sccm.org.

Can't Attend In Person? There's Congress Digital

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 accredited continuing education credits and maintenance of certification points
Learn on your own schedule

With the ability to pause, rewind, and rewatch recordings, Congress Digital supports deeper understanding and long-term retention of key insights.

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In-person attendees receive complimentary access.

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

Pre-Congress Education

Make the most of your time at Congress and add a pre-Congress education opportunity. Each course is packed with essential clinical information to keep you up to date on various critical care topics.

Registration for pre-Congress education opportunities can be done in conjunction with your Congress registration.

If you are already registered for Congress and would like to add a ticketed session, please contact SCCM Customer service at support@sccm.org or +1 847 827-6888.

If you do not want to register for Congress but wish to attend one of the pre-Congress education opportunities, register here. Under Registration Types, select Pre-Congress Only in the drop-down menu.

	Rate In conjunction with Congress registration.
Friday, March 20 OR Saturday, March 21, 2026
Airway and Mechanical Ventilation Management (Skills Event)	$1,300
Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult (Skills Event)	$1,825
Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal (Skills Event)	$1,825
ELSO Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation (ECMO) Simulation Course Held in partnership with the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization	Physician: $2,100 Healthcare Professional: $1,700
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Critical Care Innovation Incubator	$330
Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography (half-day)	$990
Deep Dive: An Introduction to AI in Critical Care Medicine	$310
Deep Dive: Pulmonary Embolus Response Team (PERT) Service Line	$310
Leadership and Management Skills to Enhance Your Professional Role	$620

Student Volunteer Opportunities

Medical students and other students in training have a unique opportunity to volunteer during the 2026 Critical Care Congress. In return, students receive complimentary registration. Volunteer registration begins in December. Learn more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Be Aware of Data Scams

Every year SCCM receives reports of unsolicited offers or persons misrepresenting themselves as agents of SCCM. Any such offers are unaffiliated with SCCM and may be fraudulent. Participating in scam transactions can result in identity theft, lack of valid event registration, absence of booked hotel accommodations, and more. Learn More.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations for the 2026 Critical Care Congress and associated events must be submitted in writing and are subject to a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. Cancellation requests for the event must be postmarked or submitted via email to support@sccm.org or fax at +1 847 439-7226 before February 18, 2026. Cancellation requests postmarked or submitted after this date will not be refunded. Please allow four weeks to process refunds.