Saturday, March 21, 2026
McCormick Place® West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Central Time
In today’s high-stakes healthcare environment, leadership demands more than clinical expertise. It requires agility, resilience, and confidence to lead through uncertainty. This course is designed to empower critical care leaders—whether new to the role or seasoned veterans—to thrive amid rapid change and ongoing challenges.
What you'll learn:
The course includes:
This course is offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse. Attend in conjunction with Congress and save. A la carte registration is also available.
SCCM serves as a leader in critical care education and best practices and has been prominent in the field for more than 50 years. When you learn through SCCM, trust that you can expect an exceptional, comprehensive, and science-driven experience led by world-renowned experts.
SCCM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
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Register in conjunction with Congress and save! If you do not want to register for Congress but wish to attend this course, click the Register Now button above, then under Registration Types, select Pre-Congress Only in the drop-down menu.
If you are already registered for Congress and would like to add this course to your registration, contact SCCM Customer service at support@sccm.org or +1 847 827-6888.
Registrant |
RateBy March 21, 2026
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| Congress Attendee | $620 |
| SCCM Member a la carte | $720 |
| Nonmember a la carte | $820 |
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.
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.
Saturday, March 21 | |
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| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Setting the Stage |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Leading Lean: Protecting People and Programs Under Pressure |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Workforce Challenges: Retention, Burnout, and Leadership Gaps |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Communication, Psychological Safety, and Culture |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Integration of Technology and Innovation |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Leadership and Inclusivity in a Changing Environment |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Synthesis and Action Planning |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Reception |
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2026 Critical Care Congress
March 22-24, 2026
McCormick Place® West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Be inspired. Be informed. Be there.
SCCM has secured hotel and travel discounts for registrants of Congress and its precourses, including Leadership and Management Skills to Enhance Your Professional Role.
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