CMSS Spring Meeting 2025

April 14-17, 2025
• Virtual and In-Person at ACS Headquarters in Chicago, IL

Registration is now open for the CMSS Spring Meeting!

The Spring Meeting is a members-only event that brings together CMSS Professional Peer Group (PPG), CEO Council, and Organization of Program Director Associations (OPDA) members for collaboration and discussion.

Meeting Venue & Format

The CMSS Board and CEO Council Meetings will be held in-person at the American College of Surgeons Headquarters in Chicago, IL. All other events will be virtual.

American College of Surgeons

633 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611-3295

Schedule of Events

In-Person Meetings – CEO Council and Board of Directors

Monday, April 14, 2025:
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm         CMSS Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm         CEO Council Reception

Tuesday, April 15, 2025:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm          CEO Council Meeting

Virtual Meetings – Professional Peer Groups (PPGs)

Virtual Meetings for PPGs will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 14-16, 2025. Please see the complete schedule of PPG meetings below

Virtual Meeting – Organization of Program Director Associations (OPDA)

Thursday, April 17, 2025:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm CT OPDA Virtual Meeting

Detailed Schedule

Meeting NameTime – All times in CENTRALFormat
Monday, April 14, 2025
Joint Meeting:
HR: Human Resources PPG and
COO: Chief Operating Officers PPGs
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CTVirtual
Publishing PPG9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CTVirtual
DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion PPG11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CTVirtual
Communications & Marketing PPG12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CTVirtual
Research PPG2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CTVirtual
CMSS Board of Directors
(closed meeting)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CTIn-Person
CEO Council Reception
(CEO Council & invited guests)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CTIn-Person
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
CEO Council
(CEO Council & invited guests)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CTIn-Person and Virtual
CIOs: Chief Information Officers PPG9:30 AM -11:00 AM CTVirtual
CPD: Continuing Professional Development PPG 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM CTVirtual
Corporate Development and Industry Relations PPG1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CTVirtual
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Membership PPG8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CTVirtual
Governance PPG9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CTVirtual
Meetings PPG9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CTVirtual
Quality PPG12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CTVirtual
CPG: Clinical Practice Guidelines PPG2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CTVirtual
Thursday, April 17, 2025
OPDA: Organization of Program Director Associations (OPDA members only)9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CTVirtual

Registration

Please note: The Spring Meeting is a members-only event for CMSS Members including CEO Council and Professional Peer Group (PPGs) as well as members of OPDA: Organization of Program Director Associations.

Categories & Rates

CategoryFormatRate
CEO CouncilIn-Person$250
CEO CouncilVirtual$0
Professional Peer Group (PPG)Virtual$0
OPDA: Organization of Program Director AssociationsVirtual$0

Questions?

Contact Registration Services at registration@cmss.org or 312-202-5420.

Hotel Accommodations

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

Book your room today!

Attendees will receive a special group rate of $189 plus tax per night for a double queen or single king room. You must make your reservations no later than Friday, March 21, 2025. The hotel will honor this rate only until the room block fills or until March 21st. Attendees can also reserve rooms in the group block by calling 1-877-803-7534 and reference CMSS Spring Meeting or “G-ACMS” group code.

Airport Options: 
O’Hare International Airport: 17 miles
Midway International Airport: 12 miles

Event Policies

Registration Policies 

Registration Cancellation/Substitution:  

Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received on or before the published cancellation date of April 4, 2025. There is a $50 handling fee for ALL refunds and returned checks. Cancellations and registrations postmarked after the deadline date will not be eligible for refunds. Requests for substitutions from one registrant to another should be submitted to registration@cmss.org.  

Photography and Recording:  

By registering and attending the CMSS Spring Meeting 2025, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of you during the event. You consent to the use of these images and recordings for promotional, educational, and informational purposes by CMSS. This includes, but is not limited to, publication on the CMSS website, social media platforms, and in printed materials.  

Recorded sessions are owned by CMSS and may be made available for on-demand viewing. If you have questions regarding session recording, please email registration@cmss.org.  

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please contact info@cmss.org

Event Health & Safety Protocols:  

Vaccination:  

All in-person meeting attendees should be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and recommended boosters per CDC recommendations. CMSS will not be checking vaccination details but rather expect our attendees to be cognizant of the important benefits for everyone.  

Masking:  

Masks are not required but are welcome. Masks will be available at the registration desk.  

Testing and Monitoring:  

CMSS asks attendees who are not feeling well not to travel to the meeting. If an attendee feels unwell or is displaying symptoms during the meeting, we recommend testing and refraining from contact with others. 

Please notify CMSS (registration@cmss.org) if you test positive for COVID-19 during or immediately after the meeting. 

Updates:  

CMSS reserves the right to update these Health & Safety Protocols in advance of the event and will notify all registrants of any changes.

Members-only meeting for CEOs, PPGs, and OPDA.
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