CMSS Annual Meeting 2026

Event & Program Details  

CMSS Annual Meeting 2026: Leading Through Disruption
Specialty Societies in a Changing Landscape

November 18-20, 2026 at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort in San Diego, CA

The CMSS Annual Meeting is the premier annual convening of staff and leaders serving medical specialty societies and their members. Our annual meeting provides the specialty society community with a platform for sharing innovative ideas and best practices that address issues of importance across specialties. It also showcases collaborative efforts demonstrating the power and potential of working together to advance our shared vision. 

Who should attend? 

Staff and leadership from medical specialty societies as well as other healthcare association, patient group, and industry stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with and learn from your fellow medical specialty society peers! 

Why attend?  

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. Here are just some of the benefits of attending: 

• Networking – connect with peers across over 50 specialty societies, healthcare and patient organizations, and industry partners 
• Learning & Discovery – hear fresh perspectives from thought leaders and contribute to discussions on a range of critical issues affecting patient care
• Engagement & Collaboration – share best practices and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation across specialties 
• Tangible Take-Aways – come away with new ideas, practices, strategies, and perspectives, as well as potential partners, collaborators, and resources 

Schedule at a Glance

Hotel

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone Number: 619-677-1161

The Council of Medical Specialty Societies has secured a limited number of sleeping rooms at a special discounted rate. To obtain the special rate, make your reservations early and indicate you are attending the “CMSS Annual Meeting 2026”. The discounted rates expire on the dates noted below or when the room blocks have been filled. After that time, availability will be limited and higher rates may apply.

Rate: $239 | Resort Fee: $29
Check-in times: 4:00pm | Check-out times: 11:00am
Cut off: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Phone Reservations: 619-276-4010 or 877-313-6645 and reference
“CMSS Annual Meeting 2026”

Parking Information
Self-Parking: $20/night plus tax

*CMSS does not validate for parking and rates are subject to change. Please contact your hotel for more information.

Travel and Transportation

Airport:
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Address: 3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-400-2400
Distance from hotel to airport: 6.3 mi
Estimated Drive Time: 15 minutes

Taxi:
Approximately $22-30

Uber:
Approximately $27-31

United Airlines Discount
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines® for travel to the Annual Conference. To make flight reservations online please use the discount code: ZSN8836432
MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code.

You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code above.

Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.

Weather/Conference Attire

The average high for San Diego in November is 70°F and the average low is 54°F.  Meeting room temperatures tend to vary.  Please bring a light sweater or jacket to all meetings.

San Diego Information

For information on the city of San Diego https://www.sandiego.org/
For a list of restaurants in the area https://www.sandiego.org/food-drink/restaurants

Questions

Please contact Education@cmss.org with questions regarding the Annual Meeting.