Save the date, ICE 2019 will be held February 17-19, 2019 just steps from the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Florida.
The Imaging Conference and Expo (ICE) continues to evolve to meet the needs of imaging service professionals, engineers and administrators throughout the United States. The conference, presented by ICE magazine and parent company MD Publishing, is headed to the Sunshine State in 2019.
ICE 2019 in the Tampa/Clearwater area boasts many of the same elements that made ICE stand out to attendees and exhibitors the past four years, including top-notch educational offerings, high-quality networking events and an exhibit hall filled with the latest technology, equipment, parts and service solutions. The educational sessions include a Training Track and a Management Track in 2019. The education at ICE 2019 also features a CRES prep course and super sessions.
MD Publishing Founder and President John Krieg is excited about the growth of this annual event and promises a continued focus on creating a quality experience for attendees and exhibitors.
“ICE offers valuable continuing education certification from ASRT, and keeping in line with our successful conferences of the past, offers world-class presentations and instructors,” Krieg said.
The same formula that has powered MD Publishing’s MD Expo to amazing heights is being used to guarantee access to those who work in the imaging realm.
There will be complimentary admission for all hospital employees, who will get to experience the same warm hospitality and first-rate production they have come to expect from previous events.
“Whether it’s valuable continuing education, productive networking or the exclusive exhibit hall, attendees will have the perfect opportunity to enhance their careers and spend time with colleagues,” Krieg added.
Those in attendance at ICE 2018 were quick to state that they would recommend that their peers attend future ICE events.
“I would let my colleagues know that the ICE conference is a diverse meeting that allows HTM leaders and technologists to hear the issues that concern our medical imaging peers,” said Christopher Nowak, CBET, CHP, CSCS, corporate director, Universal Health Services Inc. “Some HTM professionals get caught up in all of the technical aspects of our roles as fix-it personnel and forget about all of the implications surrounding our actions in the repair and maintenance of medical imaging technology. The patient care aspects, the financial reimbursement aspects and the technology needs are often overlooked by HTM professionals. The ICE meeting allows HTM professionals to make the connection between our professional activities managing and servicing medical imaging devices and the needs of our medical imaging peers.”
“HTM professionals should place the ICE conference on their calendar for attendance. The value of your time and the costs to attend are reimbursed through the knowledge and camaraderie gained at the meeting,” he added.
“A really good opportunity to learn about what’s going on in our field right now. Huge networking opportunities … just plain enjoyable and fun and at the same time a truly productive use of time,” Imaging Specialist Nick Trageser said. “Do it! Absolutely worthwhile and a great time.”
“A great opportunity to gain insight from industry peers and leaders from around the country,” Adventist Health Regional Director Rick Walston said.
“A lot of information about the imaging field is given to each and every individual,” VA Imaging Engineer Marshall Misouria said.
“There are many education classes that will answer any questions that you have,” ProHealth Care’s Joe DuPont said.
“A meeting place for like minded imaging service businessmen and engineers to meet, network and plan for the future in the industry,” said Cory Williams from UT Southwestern-Clements University Hospital.
ICE18 Leadership Summit + Reverse Expo
As one of 18-plus handpicked imaging leaders, you will have the rare opportunity to network with the best and brightest in the industry, gaining invaluable knowledge that will help you and your department grow and prosper. There will be several exciting networking events, including the ICE18 Talks where you can learn and share innovative and creative ideas. The event’s grand finale is the Reverse Expo, which provides brief one-on-one introductions with vendors who will share product information that will assist with equipment and service needs.
Confirmed ICE18 participants include the following:
- Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Safety Manager at Naval Hospital Jacksonville
- Imaging Manager at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
- Corporate Director of Healthcare Technology Management at Universal Health Services Inc.
- Director of Imaging Services and Dean of the School of Radiologic Technology at Regional West Medical Center
- Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Northeast Georgia Health System,
- Chief Operations Officer/Technologist Diagnostic Imaging Services at Puget Sound Health Care System
- Advanced Imaging Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center
- Director Eastern Region Healthcare Technology Management at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- Clinical Engineering Supervisor at Christiana Care Health System
- Manager, Medical Imaging at Holy Cross Germantown
Those present in 2018 encourage others to join them in 2019.
“ICE18 was great! Networking is always the best, being able to discuss challenges with other directors, etc. is beneficial. I have been coming to this for years and I love seeing more imaging directors here,” Director of Imaging Jessica Chambers said. “Go! Find a way to get approved to go and reap the benefits of it.”
For more information about ICE 2019, visit AttendICE.com.
