HIMSS BC Chapter 2026 Annual General Meeting & Social

Join us for the HIMSS British Columbia Chapter’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Social on Monday November 23, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. This event will be held at Please Beverage Co in Vancouver, BC, offering an opportunity for our community to gather, network, and engage in discussions about the latest advancements and challenges in healthcare information and management systems.

The AGM will feature presentations from chapter leaders on the past year’s achievements and the strategic vision for 2027. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in key discussions, vote on chapter initiatives, and engage in Q&A sessions with board members.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, AGM from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Members Only), followed by the social from 7:00-8:30pm (Open for all)

• Location: Please Beverage Co, 222 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J4

*Note that a virtual option will be available for the AGM

Member & Non-Member Registration

AGM attendance is limited to current members in good standing. If you need to renew your membership before registering for the AGM, please visit the HIMSS membership page.

The Social component of the event (from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) is open to members and non-members. We warmly welcome you to come and mingle while enjoying a glass of your favourite refreshment and a variety of tasty canapés!

• Members - In-Person Registration: Admission is FREE - canapés and two drink tickets will be included.
• Members - Virtual Registration: Admission is FREE. We will be live-casting the event and offering a virtual voting system and chat so you can participate virtually. Meeting invite and further details to be sent out prior to the event.
• Non-Members - In-Person Registration: Admission for non-HIMSS members is $30 - canapés and one drink ticket included.

If you think member admission looks like a pretty great deal - you're right! These socials are just one of the ways we show appreciation to our membership base, offer cost savings on events, and create opportunities for connection. Please consider signing up for chapter membership for $39 USD if you haven't already - you'll not only be able to register as a member for this event, but you'll also be able to attend all of our virtual events for free!

Organizational Affiliate Membership

All employees of our chapter Organizational and Academic Affiliate members can automatically get free full regular BCHIMSS membership:

• PHSA

• BCIT

*If you are a staff of a previous Organizational Affiliate, please check with your organization to confirm your status.

You must sign up for organizational affiliate membership using your work email through the following organizational affiliate link, and select the British Columbia chapter as your preferred chapter during the registration process: My Portal HIMSS - Organizational Affiliate Membership

If you have questions or need help with your organizational affiliate membership registration, please email us at britishcolumbia.info@himsschapter.org!

Registration

Please RSVP by November 16th, to secure your spot. For registration, please visit the HIMSS BC Chapter website or contact our chapter office.

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s AGM, celebrating our shared achievements, and planning for a progressive year ahead in healthcare technology.

About BCHIMSS

BCHIMSS is the British Columbia chapter of HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society), a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision.