SVU to Co-Locate Annual Conference with VAM24
The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) will be co-locating its annual conference with the Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24) in Chicago, Ill. this June 19-22.
The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) will be co-locating its annual conference with the Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24) in Chicago, Ill. this June 19-22.
Karith Foster, chief executive of Inversity Solutions, is set to headline the inaugural Society for Vascular Surgery's (SVS) Keynote Speaker Series at the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24).
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The SVS is seeking cases considered for presentation during VAM24 Education Sessions. Cases will be accepted until April 15 at 3 p.m. CT. Review each session details below and start preparing your case(s) for submission.
Purposes – The session aims to review the most common emergency intraoperative vascular surgery consultations and explore the trends in intraoperative vascular surgery consultation over time.
Objectives – The goal of this session is to review the most common emergency intraoperative vascular surgery consultations, explore the trends in intraoperative vascular surgery consultation over time, layout a framework for the approach to emergency intraoperative consultation, and provide expert viewpoints regarding the best options for vascular intervention for common emergency intra-operative consultation.
Program – Additionally, this program will highlight the role of vascular surgeons in managing catastrophic bleeding events and layout a framework for the approach to emergency intraoperative consultation by utilizing existing multidisciplinary models, available data and expert opinions.
Vascular surgeons in academic centers, private practice, and fellows/residents/trainees/students.
Incidents of intraoperative unexpected hemorrhagic events or catastrophic bleeding that required an intraoperative vascular surgery consultation. The emphasis would be on how control of bleeding was obtained and how the vascular injury was repaired (open or endovascularly). Imaging studies highlighting the injury or repair are recommended.
Join the SVS Foundation for an evening honoring science at the “Night at the Museum—A Celebration of Science” Gala on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Chicago’s world-famous Museum of Science and Industry.
All tickets to the 2024 Gala include:
& More!
The SVS Foundation is pleased to offer industry partners the opportunity to sponsor the 2024 Gala, A Night at the Museum: A Celebration of Science!
Industry partners will support the SVS Foundation's work to fund the future of vascular health and receive exclusive benefits and recognition that will leave a lasting impression on the VAM audience and our larger SVS membership!
The SVS Foundation Gala is truly the best opportunity to give back to the vascular community!
To learn more, view the 2024 prospectus here, or contact Ricci McDonald, Senior Manager of Sponsorship and Events for more information
Registration Coming Soon!
VAM24 Location:
McCormick Place West Building
2301 S. Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Beginning in March 2024, and through the fall of 2024, the Illinois Department of Transportation will be in Phase Two of a three-year project on the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (I-94) junction to Ohio Street. This project will impact traffic to/from O’Hare International Airport to/from downtown, especially during rush hour periods. More information on this construction project can be found here.
It is recommended to fly into Midway Airport, when possible, given the proximity to McCormick Place and the increased traffic from O’Hare. However, if O’Hare is the preferred airport for your flight options, it is suggested to avoid rush hour periods, or utilize Public Transportation, specifically the CTA “Blue” line from O’Hare to downtown.
Public Transportation is the most affordable and convenient way to get to McCormick Place. For complete public transportation information, please click here.
The CTA “L” trains provide service to Downtown Chicago and McCormick Place from both international airports.
From O’Hare International Airport: The CTA “Blue” line provides service to and from the airport. Take the Blue Line from O’Hare and transfer to a southbound Green Line train at the Clark and Lake stop. Note, in the Loop the Blue Line is a Subway Train and the Green Line is an elevated train, a free transfer is available at the Clark and Lake stop.
From Midway Airport: The CTA “Orange” line provides service to and from the airport. Take the train to the Roosevelt Street Station (Subway) and transfer to the elevated Green Line Station. Continue on the southbound Green Line train for 1-stop to the Cermak-McCormick Place station.
The Cermak-McCormick Place Station is 2 block (0.15 miles) walk from the Northwest Corner of the McCormick Place West Building.
Please click here for helpful information for using Metra to travel from McCormick Place to Midway or O’Hare airports.
Events in the West Building designate Lot A as the primary parking location.
McCormick Parking Lot A
2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Lot A: The parking rate is $25 for up to 16 hours and $38 from 16 to 24 hours. There are no in-and-out privileges unless parking is purchased online in advance. Overnight parking is available in Lot A only.
For parking comments or questions please contact parking support via email at mccormicksquare@spplus.com or via phone at 312-567-8360
If approaching from the north, northwest or O’Hare Airport, follow I-190 East to I-90 East. This turns into I-90/94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
If approaching from the west, follow I-290 East (Eisenhower Expressway) to I-94 East (Dan Ryan Expressway). Keeping to the right, follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
If approaching from the southwest or Midway Airport, take I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
If approaching from the south or Indiana via I-80/94, take I-80/94, exit at I-94 West (Bishop Ford Expressway) and proceed on I-94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Follow to I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
If approaching from the Indiana Skyway, take I-90 West (Indiana Tollway turns into the Chicago Skyway). Merge onto I-90/94 West (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at I-55 North (Stevenson Expressway). Exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit #293D) and follow signs to Lot A entrance ramp located immediately to your left.
If approaching on Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive (US-41), exit at 31st Street and turn right (West). Turn right on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Turn left on 24th Place. Follow signs to Lot A.
If approaching from Congress Parkway (the Loop), turn right onto Michigan Avenue Proceed south to Cermak Road. (E. 22nd Street). Turn left on Cermak Road, to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Follow signs to Lot A.
See the latest information on the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) attendees below. The document will be updated with new registrants on a regular basis.
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Karith Foster, chief executive of Inversity Solutions, is set to headline the inaugural SVS Keynote Speaker Series at VAM24.
Foster's keynote, titled "Finishing the Journey to Inclusivity Through Belonging, Intention, and Respect," falls in line with the meeting’s overall theme of embracing “unity,” and promises to delve into the elements for creating an inclusive culture in today's world that reignites the conversation surrounding DEI on a more personal level.
VAM24 will be co-locating with the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) meeting, SVU Annual Conference and Marketplace in Chicago! Having VAM24 and SVU at the same location provides excellent learning opportunities for the entire vascular team, playing into VAM24's theme of "unity" and SVU's theme of "connected." Bring your ultrasound staff to Chicago so they can partake in the great education that is being offered by SVU.
All attendees and their guests must be registered and wear a badge while attending the VAM, VQI Annual Meeting or SVN Annual Conference. For VAM24 guests who plan to only attend the SVS Connect@VAM event on Wednesday, June 19, guest tickets may be added via the primary registrant and a separate guest pass is not required for this event.
Children are permitted in the public and common areas of meetings, however, attendees under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.
Due to the nature of the content that is being presented, we recommend that children under the age of 16 do not attend educational sessions. If a child attends an educational session and is disruptive, the adult supervising the child will be asked to relocate outside of the session room to a public space.
Children are not permitted in the exhibit hall unless given permission by SVS. Please contact meetings@vascularsociety.org to request access to the exhibit hall.
Mothers Rooms/Lactation Rooms will be available onsite at McCormick Place West for VAM/SVN/VQI attendee usage.
For further questions, please contact meetings@vascularsociety.org