{"id":1904,"date":"2026-06-23T13:18:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/?page_id=1904"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:06:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:06:40","slug":"know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1904\" data-postid=\"1904\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1904 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"p657840\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_p657840 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_rdnz840 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j2q9840   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Know Before You Go<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_itzk840 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_8ssz124 image-center drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/files\/2025\/09\/Raleigh_Convention_Center.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-807\" title=\"View of the entrance to the downtown Raleigh Convention Center\" alt=\"View of the entrance to the downtown Raleigh Convention Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/files\/2025\/09\/Raleigh_Convention_Center.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/files\/2025\/09\/Raleigh_Convention_Center-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/files\/2025\/09\/Raleigh_Convention_Center-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/healthcare\/files\/2025\/09\/Raleigh_Convention_Center-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yqvs35 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_a61o35 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_187q830   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Conference Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the exception of the preconference field trips, all conference events will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.<\/p>\n<p>Preconference field trips will depart from and return to the Raleigh Convention Center. Preregistration and additional fee required.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_9be8936 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oyv4328 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_nqvg328 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wmgg318   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Presenters: AV &amp; Bring your Laptop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Computer projectors or monitors will be available in every session room. You must bring your own laptop (or plan to share with another presenter) and AC power adapter. Mac users, don\u2019t forget your own HDMI adapter (i.e., dongle). Since most of the meeting rooms are a moderate size, amplified sound and microphones will not be provided.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_kdu8566 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gjr3642 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_y5kk642 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4fxh760   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Courtesy to Speakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>During sessions, please silence all cell phones and other devices. The use of cameras and recording devices is prohibited unless you have received prior permission from the speaker.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_eqn2834 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qxob867 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_epcj868 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rms1571   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Conference Check-in<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Conference check-in, including badge pick-up for attendees and speakers and a full-service registration desk, are located in the Main Lobby of the RCC. Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday, 10am-6pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, 7:30am-4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, 7:30am-4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, 7:30am-11:30am<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Badges are required for all conference sessions and events. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. 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There are two more on the ballroom level.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_d75l256 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_vb09274 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_rjt8274 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e9wo801   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><strong>Networking and Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Conference attendees are offered the following opportunities to network:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday&#8217;s Welcome Reception, 5:30 to 7pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday&#8217;s two (2) Coffee Breaks<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday&#8217;s two (2) Coffee Breaks<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday&#8217;s <em>Posters, Munch &amp; Mingle<\/em>, 12:15 to 1:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday&#8217;s Coffee Break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Locations and menus will be available in the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: <\/strong>You&#8217;re on your own for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Raleigh offers several great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/plan-a-trip\/visitraleigh-insider-blog\/post\/best-new-restaurants-in-raleigh-nc\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">restaurants<\/a>. 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Preregistration and additional fee required.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Presenters: AV &amp; Bring your Laptop<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Computer projectors or monitors will be available in every session room. You must bring your own laptop (or plan to share with another presenter) and AC power adapter. Mac users, don\u2019t forget your own HDMI adapter (i.e., dongle). Since most of the meeting rooms are a moderate size, amplified sound and microphones will not be provided.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Courtesy to Speakers<\/strong><\/h3> <p>During sessions, please silence all cell phones and other devices. The use of cameras and recording devices is prohibited unless you have received prior permission from the speaker.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conference Check-in<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Conference check-in, including badge pick-up for attendees and speakers and a full-service registration desk, are located in the Main Lobby of the RCC. Hours:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Monday, 10am-6pm<\/strong><\/li> <li><strong>Tuesday, 7:30am-4pm<\/strong><\/li> <li><strong>Wednesday, 7:30am-4pm<\/strong><\/li> <li><strong>Thursday, 7:30am-11:30am<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Badges are required for all conference sessions and events. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. Lost badges can be replaced at the Conference Check-in desk for a nominal fee.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>BYOWB<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Bring Your Own Water Bottle (BYOWB) and support INFORMS\u2019 sustainability efforts. The RCC has bottle filling stations in the North and South Hallways. There are two more on the ballroom level.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Download the \u201cINFORMS Meetings\u201d mobile app<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Note: The 2026 INFORMS Healthcare Conference event will be available to access in the mobile app on or around <strong>July 15<\/strong>. Registered participants will receive an automated email once the event is available in the mobile app.<\/p> <p><strong>Scan the QR code below to download the INFORMS app:<\/strong><\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics\/files\/2026\/03\/image2-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"><\/p> <p>The conference schedule, presentation details, attendee directory, and maps can be found on the mobile app. To download, visit the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for \u201cEngagefully.\u201d Once installed, open the app and search for \u201cINFORMS.\u201d<\/p> <p>To access the Healthcare Conference, click on <strong>Conferences<\/strong>, select\u00a0<strong>Upcoming<\/strong>, then select the\u00a0<strong>2026 INFORMS Healthcare <\/strong><strong>Conference<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>When you view the conference schedule, you can browse through presentations and events or search for specific speakers\/keywords. As you find events\/presentations that interest you, click on the checked calendar icon to add it to your schedule.<\/p> <p>Post and share photos in the Social Timeline!<\/p> <p>Have your phone ready when networking and visiting the exhibitors! Scan QR codes to capture contact information of those you meet. Stay connected during and after the Healthcare Conference.<\/p> <p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Only the information in your mobile app profile is shared. The mobile app scan does not access other data on your phone or anything outside the Engagefully app.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Networking and Meals<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Conference attendees are offered the following opportunities to network:<\/p> <ul> <li>Monday's Welcome Reception, 5:30 to 7pm<\/li> <li>Tuesday's two (2) Coffee Breaks<\/li> <li>Wednesday's two (2) Coffee Breaks<\/li> <li>Wednesday's <em>Posters, Munch &amp; Mingle<\/em>, 12:15 to 1:30pm<\/li> <li>Thursday's Coffee Break<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Locations and menus will be available in the mobile app.<\/p> <p><strong>Please note: <\/strong>You're on your own for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Raleigh offers several great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/plan-a-trip\/visitraleigh-insider-blog\/post\/best-new-restaurants-in-raleigh-nc\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">restaurants<\/a>. Be sure to check the mobile app for a curated list of nearby dining options.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conference Photos<\/strong><\/h3> <p>View photos updated throughout the Conference in one of three places: the Social Timeline in the mobile app, conference homepage, or directly on INFORMS\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/informs\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">Flickr<\/a>. 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