SSS, Section Council Chairs, Federation CEO meeting agenda & resources

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Specialty and Service Society (SSS) 2026 Annual Meeting

The Specialty and Service Society (SSS) Annual Meeting will be held June 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. It is preceded by a virtual assembly meeting on Sunday, May 31. 

The schedule and agenda are subject to change. All times listed are in Central Time. 

Meeting schedule

Saturday, June 6

Review and download the 2026 Annual SSS Assembly Agenda and Resolution Grid (PDF). 

10-11:30 a.m.: SSS Assembly Meeting

  • Welcome/Call to Order: Michael Simon, MD, MBA
  • AMPAC update: Hans Arora, MD, PhD
  • AMA Foundation update: Shilpen Patel, MD
  • AMA advocacy update: Todd Askew, SVP, advocacy
  • House business: Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH

Noon: House of Delegates second opening

Sunday, June 7

4-5 p.m.: SSS social gathering

Monday, June 8

6-8:45 a.m.: SSS Assembly Meeting

  • Candidate forum panels
  • House business: Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH

9 a.m.-6 p.m.: House of Delegates business session

Federation CEO meetings

Sunday, June 7

2:30-3:15 p.m.: Specialty Society CEO Meeting

3:30-4:15 p.m.: State & County Society CEO meeting

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