Purpose
The annual conference provides a variety of educational programs including code updates and additional current topics for all healthcare facility managers and engineers. In addition to the opportunity to enjoy time at the technical exhibits, you will be provided ample time to relax, network with your peers, and enjoy the Appleton area.

Education Agenda 
This conference revolves around three days of intense healthcare engineering educational programs. Specific program information and a timed agenda are available at www.whea.com under the Conference tab. Speakers and education topics are tentative. The conference registration is open at www.whea.com.

Tuesday – we will open the conference with our Keynote speaker and breakout session, After Burner, then continue with our Conference Open House.

Wednesday – sessions will include a review of state codes by WHEA’s very own Codes and Standards Committee with a split track option for hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

Thursday – is a full day of education sessions, Annual Meeting, and Banquet.

Friday – begins with a current education session and the day will close with a split track of updates from both The Joint Commission and the DNV.

The conference agenda is subject to change. All speakers will have exceptional credentials and you will leave the conference with the most current information available to give you the tools to excel.

Special Events
The 2025 Annual Conference special events have been planned to give you the opportunity to network professionally and socially with peers.

Conference Open House / Social Evening (Tuesday) — this social event is an evening of relaxed conversation with the emphasis on renewing friendships and making new ones. Members and guests, retired members and guests, and registered exhibitors are invited.

Annual Technical Exhibition (Wednesday) — this exhibition will provide you with an update on all of the latest technology in the health care engineering field with a chance to meet the excellent firms that can supply and provide service of that technology to you. This technical exhibit will be held in the Fox Cities Exhibition Center (FCEC).

The Annual Banquet and Awards Program (Thursday) – We are planning a fun night of recognition for all of the hard work and dedication of our members over the past year.

Registration and Fees: (a link to the registration form can be found below)

$240	Early Bird Full Conference (register and pay by July 26) (covers the cost of educational programs, program materials, breaks, noon luncheons, annual banquet*, and special events.)
$280	Full Conference (register and pay after July 26) (covers the cost of educational programs, program materials, breaks, noon luncheons, annual banquet*, and special events.)
$140	One Day Conference (covers the cost of educational programs, program materials and breaks. Does not include any special event passes or banquet tickets*.)
$50	Spouse Program (includes programs planned for spouses, entry into the Tuesday Open House and Wednesday's Technical Exhibition and a banquet ticket*.)
	*Additional banquet tickets may be purchased at the conference for spouses of the conference attendees who do NOT sign up for the Spouse Program. This banqet ticket grants spouses entry into the Thursday evening Annual Banquet only. It is not good for entry into any education sessions.

All fees must be received by the beginning of the conference. If your registration fee is not received before the beginning of the conference, you will be asked to pay with a credit card when you register.

Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable charge of $50 will be retained for any cancellation received after September 2. All cancellations must be emailed to info@whea.com. No refunds will be made after the conference virtual binder link has been sent out to the attendees (approximately 2 weeks before the conference).

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel for education conference attendees at a discounted rate. This hotel has a 3-night minimum on conference reservations, but if you are a one day education session attendee, please contact us at info@whea.com and we will be able to offer you information on rooms. There is a list of other hotels in the downtown Appleton area with discounted rates for our attendees. Most within walking distance of the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel. You can find a list of hotels at the Travel & Hotel webpage under the Conference tab on www.whea.com. Be sure to call and reserve your room early!

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