The only healthcare IT event that brings you networking, exhibits, education sessions and keynotes in a virtual format kicks off this week, live from your computer.

The seventh HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo starts tomorrow with a schedule packed with education and commentary on health IT adoption, technology innovation, informatics and meaningful use.

We'll hear keynote addresses from Secretary Aneesh Chopra, United States Chief Technology Officer, and Dr. Stephen Ondra, Senior Policy Advisor for Health Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Both will provide insight to the policy initiatives behind the nationwide push for healthcare IT adoption and technology development.

You'll also want to spend some time in the Exhibit Hall, where you can interface with IT vendors and colleagues, view presentations and obtain white papers.

The Virtual Conference and Expo is open from 8:00AM CST until 6:00PM CST on Wednesday, June 9, and from 8:00AM CST to 4:30PM CST on Thursday, June 10.

If you haven't activated your free registration yet, click here today.

Visit himssvirtual.org at any time this week for more information about education sessions, exhibiting and networking.

We hope you enjoy the seventh HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo!