Session Proposals

Do you have an idea for a session at the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) 2027 Critical Care Congress? The 2027 Critical Care Congress will be held March 14-16, 2027, in San Diego, California. Make your contribution and submit a session proposal now. The submission period ends February 25, 2026.

To submit, log in to mysccm.org and click the Submit Your Session Now! button. You do not need to be an SCCM member to submit sessions. Multiple sessions may be submitted for consideration.

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Submitting a session proposal for the Critical Care Congress offers a unique opportunity to shape the conversation around the most pressing issues in critical care. Whether or not you plan to present, your contribution as a submitter plays a vital role in advancing the field. Key benefits include:

• Shape the Future of Critical Care
  Influence the Congress agenda by highlighting emerging topics, innovative practices, and underrepresented perspectives.
• Build Professional Visibility
  Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking by curating timely, relevant content—even if you're not the presenter.
• Promote Collaboration and Diversity
  Bring together multiprofessional and multidisciplinary voices to foster meaningful dialogue and shared learning across the field.
• Advance Your Organization’s Impact
  Align your proposal with institutional goals, research priorities, or advocacy efforts and showcase your commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.
• Contribute to Lifelong Learning
  Help shape content that will educate, inspire, and empower attendees from around the world. Promote knowledge-sharing and best practices that can improve patient outcomes and system performance.

SCCM is the only multiprofessional organization dedicated exclusively to critical care and is a recognized leader in critical care education. The annual Congress has delivered an exceptional and comprehensive experience for over 50 years.

Please note: The Congress Program Planning Committee reserves the right to change, alter, merge, and reject sessions, titles, content, moderators, and speakers to meet programming needs. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.