The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will hold its 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (RSNA 2019) this December at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event will start on December 1 and conclude on December 6. The meeting’s theme is “See Possibilities Together.”
At RSNA 2019, radiologists and health care professionals will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing and virtual reality. They can dive into the latest research, enhance skills at over 400 educational courses and join 50,000 attendees gathered to meet the leaders shaping tomorrow.
RSNA is a non-profit organization with over 54,000 members from 136 countries around the world. It provides high-quality educational resources, hosts the world’s largest radiology conference and publishes two peer-reviewed journals.
Attendees can choose from a variety of educational courses presented by subject matter experts from every radiology subspecialty and related fields. Also, they can trek through the exhibit halls and talk to more than 700 vendors about their innovative products and services. The annual event also boasts plenary sessions and poster discussions that keep attendees informed about advances and techniques from a variety of subspecialties.
The RSNA website suggests enhancing one’s radiology education and clinical skills by attending a wide variety of scientific sessions that cover the broad scope of radiology and the unique subspecialties. It also recommends connecting with colleagues and expanding one’s network by meeting and sparking discussions with radiologists from around the world.
Attendees are also encouraged to visit the technical exhibits floor to see innovations in radiology and interact with educational exhibits designed to encourage thought-provoking discussions.
RSNA will feature an expanded AI presence at RSNA 2019 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The RSNA annual meeting has become a must-see event for radiologists and health care professionals interested in learning about AI. The RSNA 2019 AI Showcase, sponsored by Zebra Medical Vision, offers an exciting destination for meeting attendees focused on AI.
Debuting in a new, larger space on a lower level in the North Building, the showcase expansion allows RSNA to create a central hub of AI activities for RSNA attendees.
“Many RSNA meeting attendees seek out AI subject matter,” said Steve Drew, RSNA Assistant Executive Director of Scientific Assembly, Informatics and Corporate Relations. “Creating an encompassing showcase on artificial intelligence for exhibitors, educators and researchers will create a dynamic environment for our attendees.”
The one-stop AI destination provides expanded opportunities, including:
- Over 100 companies focused on AI products and solutions participating in more than 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.
- AI Showcase Theater – A larger open-air theater located in the center of the Showcase will host 39 20-minute vendor presentations on various AI topics throughout the week.
- RSNA Deep Learning Classroom – Previously located in the Learning Center, this popular hands-on classroom will host 14 courses for practicing radiologists to understand the ways in which AI is clinically relevant to them.
- Hands-on Classroom – A new classroom for vendors to demonstrate their products in a hands-on environment.
- Special RSNA Exhibit – RSNA will host a demonstration of emerging data technologies and the data standards that enable them in the AI Showcase area. The demonstration will show how AI and other decision support tools can be incorporated in the radiology workflow, and the structured data capture needed for these tools to work effectively.
- Network Opportunities – Dedicated, comfortable areas throughout the Showcase where attendees can network, relax and recharge.
“High interest by commercial companies and meeting attendees led to this exciting development,” said John Jaworski, CEM, Director: Meetings and Exhibition Services of RSNA. “We now have more than 100 AI Showcase companies participating – which is up 25 percent over 2018’s final showcase figures – and the AI Theater, Deep Learning Classroom and Hands-on Classroom will provide various educational opportunities on artificial intelligence within the Showcase.”
The RSNA 2019 AI Showcase will be located in the North Building, Level 1, Hall C. AI Showcase hours are Sunday, December 1-Wednesday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RSNA 2019 continues to offer outstanding educational opportunities with six plenary sessions and more than 400 educational courses along with science sessions and the Discovery Theater. The Learning Center features a variety of information including scientific posters, education exhibits, quality improvement reports, case of the day and demonstrations. The education includes several subspecialties including 3D printing, biomarkers/quantitative imaging, breast (imaging and interventional), cardiac radiology, chest radiology, computed tomography, emergency radiology, gastrointestinal radiology and many more.
Also, RSNA 2019 is highlighting the work of colleagues in Egypt and India.
“As part of our Egypt Presents and India Presents programs, attend sessions led by leaders in radiology from Egypt and India, learn about the Egyptian Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (ESRNM) and the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA), and explore innovations from Egyptian and Indian companies in our Technical Exhibit Halls,” the RSNA website states.
There is even a fun run to get the blood flowing and the energy level up despite the cold December temperatures. Attendees can race and support radiology research and education by participating in the RSNA 5K Fun Run.
The current floor plan and meeting program can be found on RSNA Meeting Central.
RSNA 2019 is big, but there is still lots of other things to do in Chicago during the annual meeting. Fine dining and sightseeing are high on the list of options. The RSNA website shares more information online.
