Houston Will Host 2025 ACHE Congress Bringing More than 5,000 Healthcare Leaders to City
23 Abril 2024 - 1:48PM
Business Wire
Announcement marks latest in a series of
medical and life sciences conference wins for Houston
Houston will host the American College of Healthcare
Executives’ annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership in March
2025. The industry group announced next year’s host city at the end
of this year’s Congress late last month in Chicago. ACHE Congress
will bring more than 5,000 healthcare and industry leaders from
around the country to the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
March 24 -27, 2025.
Congress is ACHE's largest annual education and networking event
that offers attendees access to world-class thought leadership,
insights and perspectives from a wide array of interprofessional
leaders on a variety of current topics and industry trends. This is
the first time in 17 years that the Congress will be held outside
of Chicago.
“Houston fits our aspirations to grow our signature event –
engaging thousands of healthcare’s top leaders in a venue that is
optimal for learning, is easy to navigate, and preserves the
‘community’ feel for which Congress is known,” said Deborah Bowen,
FACHE, CAE, President and CEO of ACHE. “An added benefit is that
Houston is also home to an internationally renowned healthcare hub
and is centrally located geographically to make travel convenient
for our attendees. Hosting ACHE’s annual meeting is an
extraordinary opportunity for our leaders and for Houston and we
have many exciting ideas already in the works to ensure an
outstanding experience.”
With more than 5,400 attendees, the 2024 ACHE Congress was a
sold-out success. Organizers hope that the move to Houston will
enable even more industry professionals to attend in 2025.
“We’re honored that ACHE has chosen to hold their 2025 Congress
in Houston,” said Michael Heckman, President and CEO of Houston
First Corporation, the regional destination marketing organization
that booked the conference. “We believe the group’s decision is a
testament to Houston’s deep bench of talent and infrastructure in
health care and life sciences. Our team looks forward to helping
make this ACHE’s best Congress ever.”
The ACHE announcement builds off other recent medical and life
sciences meeting wins for Houston. In 2022, Houston hosted the
American Dental Association at the GRB with nearly 9,900
attendees. Last year brought several major gatherings including the
American Association of Physicists in Medicine with 3,200
attendees, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education
Specialists with 3,200 attendees, and the Society for
Microbiology with 5,500 attendees. Later this year, Houston
will host Advancing Transfusion and Cellular Therapies
Worldwide with 5,000 attendees expected, American Academy of
Physicians Assistants with 6,000 attendees and Associated
Professional Sleep Societies with 5,500 attendees.
Over the last two years, Houston First has booked 91 healthcare
and medical-related meetings. In 2023 alone, 53 such conferences
and events were booked, an increase of 39% over 2022.
Heckman said the presence of the Texas Medical Center—at 50
million square feet the world’s largest healthcare complex—coupled
with extensive academic and clinical research activity make Houston
an ideal hub for meetings in the sector. “We have made medical and
life sciences conferences a focus of our sales strategy, leveraging
one of our city’s core industry strengths and giving organizers
access to incredible local talent as both expert presenters and
participants.”
Houston has one of the largest concentrations of healthcare
professionals in the country, including more than 12,200 medical
doctors, 58,000 nurses and more than 115,000 healthcare support
professionals.
And as a hub for medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals,
and health research, the Houston region is home to more than 15,400
life science and biotech researchers, according to data from the
Greater Houston Partnership. More than 1,990 clinical trials were
active in the Houston region as of mid-year 2023, representing more
than 20% of all trials in the U.S. In 2022, Houston medical
institutions and life science firms received $963.1 million in
National Institutes of Health grant funding, an increase of more
than 11% from 2020.
About Houston First Corporation
Houston First Corporation (HFC) is a local government
corporation and the official destination marketing organization for
the country's fourth largest city. In addition to serving as
operator for the George R. Brown Convention Center and some of
Houston's most prominent art, entertainment, and event venues, HFC
is focused on promoting the city's vibrancy and rich tapestry of
culture. By harnessing the city's collective energy, ambition, and
creativity, including its diverse culinary scene, world-renowned
performing arts, medical and space innovation, and elite filming
locations, HFC is solidifying Houston as a premier national and
global destination. For the latest news and info regarding HFC,
visit www.houstonfirst.com.
About the American College of Healthcare Executives
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an
international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare
executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other
healthcare organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance our members
and healthcare management excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious
FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare
management. ACHE's established network of 76 chapters provides
access to networking, education and career development at the local
level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare
Executive, and its career development and public policy programs.
Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the
preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving
health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare
Executives was established to further advance healthcare management
excellence through education and research. The Foundation of ACHE
is known for its educational programs—including the annual Congress
on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 5,000
participants—and groundbreaking research. Its publishing division,
Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of
books and journals on health services management including
textbooks for college and university courses.
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