How to Engage at HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo

During this week’s HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo, Nov. 3-4, you will not only get strategies improving health and healthcare through meaningful use of health IT through 22-educational sessions, but also, through the power of live online interaction. Throughout the event you can interact and connect with your peers, speakers and exhibitors in real-time via discussion forums, private or group chats, direct messaging and Twitter.

In order maximize your virtual experience and to better facilitate online interaction, be sure to complete your user profile, which includes biographical information and details on your institution and needs. Additionally, upload a headshot photo of yourself so your interactions are more authentic. User profiles also include a field to add your Twitter username so you can update your status and share your tweets without leaving the HIMSS Virtual Conference.

Twitter also allows you to connect with other attendees and build new relationships by following those who are using the hashtag #himssvirtual in their tweets. Be sure to tweet during sessions, share your opinions, quote presenters and chat with other attendees.

The virtual lounge is the place to meet and connect with other attendees, speakers and exhibitors. Besides the general discussion forum, the virtual lounge also features three scheduled/moderated discussions with speakers from the following educational sessions:

• Recruiting for Excellence: One REC’s Experience on Wednesday, Nov. 3—Discussion starts at 11 am CT
• Medicaid EHR Incentive Program on Wednesday, Nov. 3—Discussion starts at 2 pm CT
• Communities of Care: Promoting Healthy Change Through Social Media on Thursday, Nov. 4—Discussion starts at 11:30 am CT

In the exhibit hall, you can chat directly with company representatives. This is a great opportunity to gather information on the latest technologies, ask questions as well as trade virtual business cards.

Please share how you have benefited from HIMSS Virtual Conference’s networking opportunities.