The 2027 Congress will be held March 14-16, 2027, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Join the global community shaping the future of critical care at the 2027 Critical Care Congress. This premier event brings together thousands of multidisciplinary clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders dedicated to improving outcomes for critically ill and injured patients.
With access to a highly engaged and influential audience, the Critical Care Congress offers a powerful platform to drive awareness, generate leads, and position your organization at the forefront of innovation.
Participating in Congress enables your organization to:
Maximize your company's visibility by exhibiting at the Critical Care Congress! Reach key decision-makers in critical care who are eager to learn about your company’s offerings.
Showcase your organization’s expertise at Congress with an Industry Education Workshop (IEW) presentation.
Engage the multiprofessional Congress audience through expert-led education, clinical discussion, and practical application.
Support SCCM’s most engaging social events through this high-visibility opportunity.
Support programming at Congress through medical education grants. All Congress programs are packed with essential clinical information to keep practitioners informed on various critical care topics.
Support Educational Sessions
Support a precourse, educational session, or curated topic track and play a role in shaping the Congress experience. Opportunities span the full program, including Congress Digital, our on-demand content library featuring recorded sessions. Congress Digital is included at no cost for registered attendees and is also available for purchase by nonregistrants, extending your reach well beyond the live event.
Accredited Continuing Education (ACE) Symposia
Held during SCCM’s annual Congress and scheduled over lunch, these accredited sessions attract highly engaged clinicians seeking practical, evidence-based solutions. Previous symposia have drawn audiences of more than 450 attendees. SCCM ensures all content meets Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education standards, reinforcing credibility and integrity.
For more information, view the Congress Industry Prospectus or contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org .
Showcase your brand and innovations. Reach key decision-makers who can make a significant impact on your sales revenue. Opportunities include:
For more information, view the Congress Industry Prospectus or contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org.
SCCM offers several sponsorship opportunities for Congress. Your company name will be seen at a wide range of Congress activities, increasing your exposure to critical care decision-makers, purchasers, and influencers. Congress sponsors receive substantial recognition for their generous support. Opportunities include:
Congress Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception Bar Sponsorship
Connections Central Engagement Card Sponsorship
Critical Care Congress Fun Zone
Select Member Lounge
Event Website and MySCCM App
Wi-Fi
Social Media Photo Op
Pocket Pal
Attendee Bags
Attendee Engagement Sponsorships
Specialty Section Receptions
Specialty Section Social Hours
Critical Care Quiz Show
Roundtable Discussions
Research Snapshot Theaters
SCCM Podcast
For more information, view the Congress Industry Prospectus or contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org.
Build a strong presence at the Critical Care Congress through sponsorship, advertising, exhibit space, education, and attendee engagement. Organizations investing $75,000 or more in qualifying Congress opportunities also receive year-round SCCM Corporate Partnership benefits at the corresponding level. Qualifying opportunities include:
For more information, view the Congress Industry Prospectus or contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org .
Exhibit Hall Meeting Suites
Maximize your exhibit investment. A private expo suite allows you to move beyond the booth and create meaningful, uninterrupted interactions—right where attendees are most engaged. These exclusive spaces create a premium environment for meetings and relationship-building.
Private exhibitor meeting suites are available through the Exhibitor Portal and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is strongly recommended due to limited availability.
Hotel Meeting Spaces and Special Functions
Host strategic conversations in a professional, private setting at the headquarters hotel. SCCM offers a range of meeting room options to support your internal and client-facing needs during Congress.
For more information, view the Congress Industry Prospectus or contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org .
Take advantage of discounted Congress hotel rates by making your reservation through the SCCM Housing Bureau, operated by Orchid Events. All reservations are subject to availability.
Book an Individual Room
Deadline: February 18, 2027
Book a Group of Rooms
Deadline: January 20, 2027
Benefits of Booking Within the SCCM Hotel Blocks
For reservation assistance, special requests, dates outside the official Congress block, or reservation changes, contact SCCM's official housing partner, Orchid Events. Do not contact the hotel directly regarding reservations booked through the SCCM Housing Bureau.
Discounted airfare is also available. View details.
Connections Central (Exhibit Hall) opens on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Please keep this in mind when making hotel and travel arrangements.
SCCM has been made aware that unauthorized housing agencies and travel companies may contact Congress attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors with offers for discounted hotel rooms. These companies are not affiliated with SCCM, the Critical Care Congress, or the official Congress hotels, and their offers may be fraudulent. To protect your reservation and personal information, book your accommodations only through SCCM's official housing partner, Orchid Events. Orchid Events is the only authorized housing provider for the Critical Care Congress and will not contact attendees directly with unsolicited hotel offers. Booking through the official housing provider helps ensure secure transactions, reliable reservation support, and access to attendee services available only through the official Congress hotel block. Learn more.
