Dates:     January 17-21, 2011
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive

This page is your starting point for information and resources to help testing participants prepare for the North American Connectathon 2011. General information about IHE Connectathons is available here. For additional information, contact the connectathon project managers or sponsors.

Connectathon Rules and Timeline:

• Connectathon Timeline
• IHE North American Connectathon 2011 Policies and Guidelines
• Thorough / Supportive Testing  due Nov-1
  

• Housing
• Participant Registration
• Shipping
• Set up and Dismantle
• Meals

Linked below are documents from the Hyatt Regency's Service Kit that provide further details and necessary forms:

• General Event Information
• Shipping Information and Forms
• Shipping Labels
• Electrical Service Order Form

This is information about the floor plan and your table assignments:

• Network Description and Rules
• Floor Plan
• Table Assignments

System Registration:  Opens Aug 16, 2010 and closes Oct 8, 2010

In order to participate in the IHE NA Connectathon 2011, your company is required to register the systems you will test using the following steps:

1. Create an account and register systems on the IHE NA Gazelle tool (not the instance used in Europe).
2. Use the Gazelle tool to print out a contract that includes payment details.
3. Sign the contract and mail the contract with payment as described on the contract.
4. Signed contract with payment is due by Oct 15, 2010.

After registration closes, you will not be able to add systems, or add actors or profiles to systems. You will be allowed to remove systems, actors or profiles. However, there are no refunds.

Payment Guidance:
Payment of registration fees will be accepted starting September 27. Payment and signed applications must be submitted by October 15, 2010. Detailed payment instructions will be posted here and sent to the Connectathon email distribution list (see below) by September 27, 2010. IHE USA will accept payment by check and wire transfer only. If you will require an invoice, please send your request for an invoice to connectathon@ihe.net

Click here for instructions on completing online Connectathon registration.  View session Connectathon Registration.

For further help, contact Connectathon Managers: Steve Moore and Lynn Felhofer

Participant Staff Registration: Deadline TBA

Each system registered will be allocated one table and two chairs for up to two staff members. Extra participants can be registered for the event at the cost of $50/day, but seating may not be adjacent to your equipment table. Each person attending the connectathon to participate in testing must register using the Gazelle tool. View the session on Participant Registration for details.

A series of webinars is held starting in June, through fall 2010. There are topics of interest for product managers considering Connectathon participation for their company, for technical people doing IHE implmentations in products, and for Connectathon veterans wondering what's new this year. Please consult the Connectathon Webinar Schedule for further details. Each session is recorded and made available to be viewed later.

This section contains links needed by engineers preparing software/systems for the Connectathon.

Connecthon Managers' Resources for Implementers:
The Connectathon Managers (Moore, Felhofer) maintain a resource page for Connectathon participants.  If you plan to participate in the North American Connectathon, you should bookmark the page and come back often.

GazelleTesting Management Tool:
Gazelle: use this system to register systems and people for the Connectathon, submit pre-Connectathon test results and manage the Connectathon testing process.

Overall Connectathon Technical Management is provided by:

• Steve Moore: moores@mir.wustl.edu
• Lynn Felhofer: felhofer@charter.net

General policy/logistics questions about the Connectathon are handled by sponsor staff: connectathon@ihe.net.

Connectathon Email List Server:

Connectathon announcements from the Connectathon Managers will be sent to connectathon2011@googlegroups.com. You can subscribe to this distribution list by entering your email address in the form below. Be advised that you do not need a google (gmail) account to subscribe. You may do that if you wish, but most people will subscribe by entering their corporate email address or other email that they read on a regular basis.

All participants (or appropriate proxy within the organization) must subscribe to this email list to receive announcements concerning the Connectathon. Please subscribe by the close of Connectathon registration on Oct 8, 2010. When you subscribe, please check the archive for previous messages.

 

HIMSS Interoperability Showcase Email: