ASHE Transforms 2020 Annual Conference Into An All-Virtual Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2020

CHICAGO –The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) has cancelled its in-person Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition, scheduled for October 4-7 in Chicago, and will be instead holding an innovative new virtual conference on October 5-7. The decision was made in light of COVID-19 and the ongoing efforts of hospitals and health systems to fight the pandemic in their communities. 

Previously, ASHE had hoped to hold an in-person event along with the virtual conference, but determined after monitoring progress with Illinois’s phased reopening plan as well as CDC and local guidelines that an in-person event is not possible in 2020. ASHE will deliver its first-ever Virtual Annual Conference October 5-7, 2020 and is working with speakers, sponsors and partners to create a reimagined digital experience for attendees. 

“As excited as we were to put on a memorable in-person Annual Meeting in Chicago this fall, the health and safety of our attendees and staff outweighed any other considerations in our decision-making process.” said Deanna Martin, MS, CAE, ASHE executive director. “We’re looking forward to providing our attendees and exhibitors with a collaborative digital experience.”  

To learn more and register for the 2020 ASHE Annual Virtual Conference, visit asheannual.org.