Attendees value networking opportunities at HIMSS26

HIMSS26 attendees highlighted networking as the event’s primary draw, according to show floor interviews conducted by HIMSS TV in April 2026. Professionals emphasized the conference’s role in fostering relationships, citing in-person interactions with colleagues and industry peers as a key benefit over virtual alternatives. The event’s focus areas included workforce challenges and AI integration in healthcare, though networking remained the most frequently mentioned takeaway by participants. Interviewees noted that renewing existing connections and forming new ones provided tangible career and business opportunities beyond formal sessions. Organizers reinforced the value of face-to-face engagement, positioning HIMSS26 as a critical hub for collaboration in the evolving healthcare technology landscape.