WIM Summit — Women in Medicine®

September 24-26, 2026 | The Drake Hotel, Chicago

Agenda & Speakers

Hotel & Travel

Pricing

The Women in Medicine Summit™ (WIMS), the nation’s premier three-day CME event, brings together women in medicine and healthcare across all stages of career and specialties.

2026 WIMs keynote speakers

Joanne Conroy

The Glaucomfleckens
Will Flanary, MD & Kristin Flanary

Debra Houry

Sherita Golden

2026 Sponsor Prospectus

Past Speakers

Experience the excitement and motivation of connecting with some of the most inspiring women from across the country and the world.

Through inspiring keynotes, in-depth sessions, interactive workshops, and dedicated mentorship opportunities, WIMS provides the tools and resources you need. Learn practical strategies for leadership development, negotiation, navigating challenges, achieving a healthy lifestyle, and accelerating your career growth. Join us and leave empowered with actionable insights and a nationwide network of women and allies.

2026 Speaker Applications: CLOSED

Applications for 2027 WIMS open Fall 2026. Join our newsletter or follow on social for updates! All prospective speakers must apply through our official portal.

Who Should Attend

Whether you're a practicing physician, nurse, advanced practice provider, healthcare administrator, researcher, medical student, resident, fellow, or work in any role across the healthcare ecosystem, you belong here. This is a space designed for connection, learning, and leadership development at every career stage. We bring together physicians, nurses, APPs, executives, educators, innovators, and industry partners who share a commitment to advancing women in medicine and strengthening our healthcare workforce.

If you're invested in the future of healthcare and believe in the power of community to drive meaningful change, this Summit is for you.

WIMS is for all women in healthcare—and the allies who champion them.

2025 Attendees

WIMS convenes a high-impact, decision-oriented audience spanning the full healthcare ecosystem.

500 attendees

37 states
5 countries

92% of attendees

had 6+ years of experience, with 48% bringing 16+ years

140 specialities

Physicians across emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine and its subspecialties, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery and surgical subspecialties, neurology, family medicine, women’s health, and beyond.

65+ medical students from 25 medical schools

supported WIMS as volunteers, representing institutions such as Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Rush Medical College, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Texas A&M College of Medicine, underscoring the Summit’s role in connecting emerging physicians with leaders across the healthcare ecosystem.

SECTORS INCLUDED:

Health systems and academic medical centers (senior physicians, faculty, leaders from major health systems and teaching institutions nationwide)

Medical schools and universities (U.S. MD and DO programs, global medical schools, research faculty, academic leadership)

Pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences; research, clinical trials and innovation (clinical research organizations, digital health and AI companies, translational research and data science leaders)

Public health, policy, and advocacy (public health departments, national advocacy organizations, and workforce policy leaders)

Professional services supporting healthcare (consulting, executive search, legal and financial firms, communication, media, healthcare strategy groups).

CME INFORMATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Women In Medicine® and Pinnacle Conference, LLC. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Pending approval by the accrediting body, this activity is accredited for 15 CEhours with the following institutions:

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA PRA Category 1™

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, ACPE CPE

American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC NCPD (CNE)

American Academy of PAs, AAPA Category 1

American Dental Association, ADA-CERP CDE

American Psychological Association, APA CE

Association of Social Work Boards, ASWB-ACE

Commission on Dietetic Registration, CDR CPE

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, BOC CEUs

2026 WIMS partners & SPONSORS

Women in Medicine® is grateful to the Women in Medicine Summit™ partners and sponsors.

Women in medicine summit pricing

Full 3-Day Conference

$1,075
Physicians

$875
Government, Military, Veteran

$875
Nurse, PA, NP, Allied Health

$475
Resident

$1,275
Industry

2-Day* Conference

$875
Physicians

$775
Government, Military, Veteran

$775
Nurse, PA, NP, Allied Health

$425
Resident

$1,075
Industry

*Two-Day registration is Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday

1-Day Conference

$475
Thursday

$675
Friday or Saturday

Additional

$125
Med Gala Ticket

$100
One Day Childcare

HOTEL AND TRAVEL

The Drake Hotel | 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Click Here to Book Your Room in Our Discounted Block
You can also call The Drake Hotel directly 800.553.7253
Mention the 2026 Women in Medicine Summit to book at the discounted price.
O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
(800) 832-6352
Distance to The Drake Hotel: Approximately 17 miles (~30-45 minutes by car).
Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 838-0600
Distance to The Drake Hotel: Approximately 13 miles (~25-40 minutes by car).
Ground Transportation Options
- Taxi: Estimated fare from ORD: $45-$65 | From MDW: $30-$50+
- Uber/Lyft: Estimated fare from ORD: $45-$55 | From MDW: $25-$45
  *Varies by demand and time of day
- Public Transit:
  - From ORD: Take the Blue Line to Clark/Lake, then transfer to a bus or taxi (~60 minutes).
  - From MDW: Take the Orange Line to State/Lake, then transfer to a bus or taxi (~45 minutes).
- Car Rental: Available at both airports.
Hotel Parking Information
- Valet Parking: $82 daily with 24-hour vehicle access available.
- Self-Parking: Overnight Self- Parking is available at the Drake's parking partner’s covered garage across the street at the 900 N. Michigan shops. Cost is $56 per night with in and out privileges and validated for up until 2pm day of check-out with validation of your self-parking ticket at the front desk. View Parking Instructions Here
Please note: Parking rates are subject to change. Contact the hotel for the latest details. Explore all of the Hotel Services & Amenities here.
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