Key Details
About This Event
Annual flagship healthcare IT conference and exhibition at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), bringing together 30,000+ hospital CIOs, clinical leaders, and 1,000+ digital health exhibitors across the International Drive skybridge corridor.
Who Attends
35,000+ Health ExecsEssential Trip Planning Benchmarks for HIMSS Global Health
MCO (Orlando International) is 15–17 minutes from International Drive via SR-528; skip rental cars because staying at Hyatt Regency, Hilton Orlando, or Rosen Centre gives direct covered skybridge access into OCCC.
Days 2 & 3 (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM) plus walkable Pointe Orlando and Sand Lake Restaurant Row CIO dinners.
West Building & North/South Open Surface Lots: $20 / day (standard passenger) • $30 / day (oversized vehicles) • Open-air surface lots — Unlimited clearance! (4–8 min walk to concourse lobbies).
Federal GSA Benchmark: $198/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (12) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to OCCC West Concourse | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge Direct to OCCC West Climate-protected pedestrian skybridge connects directly into OCCC West Concourse; 315,000 sq. ft. of on-site hospitality suites. | 4 min | ~$340/nt Off-peak: $189/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy Direct skybridge to OCCC West Concourse with executive VIP suites and transparent corporate group billing. | 4 min | ~$280/nt Off-peak: $155/nt | Available | |
Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando)6-Min Walk to OCCC West + Pointe Orlando Sits directly between OCCC West Concourse and Pointe Orlando's private dining restaurants—zero shuttle dependence. | 6 min | ~$240/nt Off-peak: $135/nt | Available | |
Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse Premier headquarters hotel for OCCC North/South events via dedicated covered walkway; resort lawn handles 500+ guest outdoor receptions. | 11 min | ~$330/nt Off-peak: $179/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
Rosen Shingle Creek (Executive Golf & Suite Resort)5-Min Universal Blvd Drive to North/South Minutes east of OCCC North/South without I-Drive traffic; favored for C-suite board retreats and A Land Remembered steakhouse dinners. | 12 min | ~$300/nt Off-peak: $175/nt | Overflow Block Open | |
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Group Value Block)4-Min I-Ride Trolley / Shuttle to OCCCPer-Diem Friendly 1,000+ room campus offering reliable sub-$198 GSA Per-Diem exhibitor team blocks 1 mile south of OCCC. | 12 min | ~$185/nt Off-peak: $112/nt | Available | |
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center (Per-Diem Value)9-Min Walk to OCCC North/South + Free BreakfastPer-Diem Friendly Fits comfortably under Orlando's $198/nt peak GSA Per-Diem cap while keeping booth staff within walking distance of North/South halls. | 14 min | ~$180/nt Off-peak: $109/nt | Available |
Who Should Attend HIMSS Global Health (And Who Can Skip It)
- Enterprise Health-IT, Ambient Clinical AI, Revenue-Cycle & Hospital Cybersecurity SaaS selling to IDN C-Suites.
- Direct-to-Consumer Wellness Gadgets with zero hospital procurement applicability.
Concurrent Orlando Conventions
No overlapping mega-conventions exceed 25,000 attendees on the immediate adjacent dates, keeping off-corridor hotel rates and restaurant buyouts accessible.
Show-Floor Walkthroughs & Hall Traffic Density
Inspect aisle-by-aisle walkthroughs from recent editions with key logistics takeaways highlighted under each recording.
Smart Business Casual: Blazers, collared shirts, and cushioned walking footwear (16,500–22,000 average daily steps across multi-hall campuses).
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Verified Attendee & Exhibitor Evaluations
Segmented feedback from ticketed attendees and booth exhibitors evaluating buyer seniority and lead-generation ROI.
“Take full advantage of Florida Right-to-Work rules at OCCC for booth setup, and reserve a private dinner room at The Capital Grille or Oceanaire in Pointe Orlando just a 5-minute walk across I-Drive.”
“Skip rental cars at MCO—staying at one of the three skybridge hotels saves 45 minutes each morning and evening.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Yes—significantly. Florida is a Right-to-Work state, so full-time exhibitor employees at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) can set up and dismantle booths of almost any size using their own tools, saving 35%–45% on I&D labor.
Pointe Orlando sits a 5-minute walk across International Drive from OCCC West Concourse, offering The Capital Grille (250 buyout), Cuba Libre (550 two-level buyout), Taverna Opa (480 buyout), The Oceanaire (230), and Maggiano's Banquet Rooms (140 w/ AV).
HIMSS Global Health Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends
Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.
| Edition | Attendance | Raw Booth Space Rate | Edition Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Cycle | 33,000+ | $44.00 – $52.00/sf | Connected I-Drive skybridge hotels sell out 5 months ahead |
Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)?
Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (2,053,820 net exhibit sq. ft.), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 12 corridor buyout venues.