Annual Meeting inauguration, travel, hotel and child care

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The 2026 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates will take place June 5-10 in Chicago.

Meetings of the AMA groups (sections) are held on Friday and Saturday immediately preceding the HOD’s opening session at both Annual and Interim meetings. The groups (sections) will meet June 4-5.

Book airline reservation

United Airlines is offering a discount for members traveling to the meeting.

United discount

  • Go to united.com/meetingtravel
  • Enter Offer Code ZRCQ907771 in the Offer Code box
  • Enter origin, destination and travel dates

Available flights will be displayed. When an available flight is selected the discounted fare will automatically be calculated.

You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122 and provide the agent with offer code ZRCQ907771. Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations. The discount is valid for travel three days prior to and three days after the official meeting date(s).

Southwest discount

  • Go to SWABIZ.com
  • Enter Company ID 99519044
  • Enter origin, destination and travel dates

Discount is eligible for reservations to Chicago airports, for travel May 29–June 13, 2026 when booked exclusively through www.swabiz.com.

Book hotel reservation

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Reserve your room online at the meeting headquarters hotel, the Hyatt Regency Chicago. You can also call the hotel at 1-800-233-1234 to make a reservation or modify an existing reservation. Make sure to mention that you will be attending the AMA House of Delegates meeting.

Rates:

  • Run of house (single): $297
  • Run of house (double): $322

Note: These rates are per night plus 17.4% for applicable state and local taxes.

The housing cut-off date is Tuesday, May 12. Reservations are not guaranteed as they are on a first come, first served basis. After May 12, AMA’s housing block will close.

Cancellations: Your individual deposit is refundable if notice is received at least 48 hours prior to arrival or the hotel obtains your one-night deposit fee. Cancellations may be made online using your first name, last name, and reservation confirmation number or credit card number. Your details will be sent securely. You can also call 1-800-233-1234 to cancel directly.

Child care

Camp AMA

Camp AMA welcomes children ages 6 months–17 years old. Children participate in age-appropriate activities including arts and crafts projects, active games and much more in a safe, nurturing environment. This service is being offered complimentary by the AMA. However, meals are not included in the program. Parents can purchase lunch and bring to the center.

Registration information will be posted once available.

Inaugural reception dinner & dance

Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 9, as the 181st president of the AMA. Information about obtaining tickets for the inaugural dinner will be posted once available.

Meeting app

The AMA meeting app provides comprehensive information about meeting activities and events. With the app attendees will be able to:

  • Access the event schedule and customize their agenda
  • Check the list of exhibitors and use an interactive map to locate their booths
  • Get important updates through push notifications
  • Network with other attendees and share contact information

Additional meeting resources

For the Speakers' Letter, speakers' updates, HOD resolutions and reports, and more about the HOD meeting visit the HOD page.

For the section meetings' agendas and more section meetings resources visit the sections' page.

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