Conference corner: Apply to speak at the 2026 ACDIS conference!

ACDIS is seeking speakers to present at the following in-person events in Chicago:

• ACDIS Conference (April 20–23, 2026)
• ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI (April 19–20, 2026)
• ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum (April 19–20, 2026)

The annual ACDIS conference features a diverse range of sessions covering CDI best practices for staff management, physician engagement, clinically focused chart reviews, and critical regulatory updates. The ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI focuses on topics that are unique to the outpatient setting while the ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum is designed to address the evolving roles of physician advisors to CDI. Applications are open until Monday, July 21, and we’d love to see yours among them!

If you’d like some direction, click here for a list of which topics we’re hoping to see more of at each event in 2026.

Benefits
Being a speaker at the ACDIS national conference is a unique opportunity that provides many benefits, including free admission for selected speakers. (Collaborate with a colleague and you can both get in free!) Speaking at the conference also offers opportunities to advance your professional development, share your knowledge with a supportive and engaged audience, and give back to the profession, whether you’re new on the podium or a veteran speaker!

Submission form and deadline
Complete the online form, which is available here. Note: You will need to create an account in the platform to submit.

If your presentation is selected, the information you provide will be used in the agenda, so please remember to do the following:

• Submit a complete proposal, answering all questions included in the application
• Include an up-to-date biography
• Complete all your contact information, so that we can both reach you and validate your registration details
• Include a draft of your slide presentation, if possible, as this may increase your chances of being selected! If you don’t have a draft available, a detailed outline is very helpful to the committee

Applications will be reviewed for the 2026 in-person live conference and may also be considered for future events. Submissions are reviewed by the ACDIS Events Committee and ACDIS staff.

Tip: Many applicants find it easier to write their responses in a Word document, editing the responses until they are happy with the information, and then copying and pasting it into the online form.

Session guidelines
The hour-long session is comprised of a 50-minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. (Note: applicants should be prepared to present for the entire 50 minutes.) You are welcome to submit more than one session but must complete a separate form for each submission. If you are applying to present with one or more co-speakers, please note that you will be required to submit basic info about them during the application process; so, be sure to have your colleague's contact information ready at hand.

Only two speakers total for each session will receive complimentary registration for the conference. Participation is limited to three individuals per session—in such cases, your team will decide who receives complimentary registrations.

If you'd like more information, or you wish to discuss a speaking topic, please email ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products & Events Karla Kozak at karla.kozak@hcpro.com.

We cannot wait to see what ideas you have!