6 Notable Things Happening Today
Don't miss these first-day headliners!
Our first day of ACEP21 features a packed schedule! Remember, you can navigate the full schedule through the printed on-site program or by downloading the ACEP21 app. The app will contain the most up-to-date information.
As you plan your day, keep these events on your radar:
Opening General Session | 9-10:30 a.m. ET in Ballroom, BCEC
Kick off ACEP21 with the keynote address! Join ACEP President Dr. Gillian Schmitz for a conversation with award-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about "Leadership in Turbulent Times." After the keynote, Ms. Goodwin will be signing copies of her book in the ACEP Bookstore in Booth 3219, Exhibit Hall, BCEC.
Brooks F. Bock Lecture | 12:30-1:20 p.m. in 253ABC, BCEC & live-streamed on ACEP21 platform
Let’s talk prevention. Dr. Megan Ranney is delivering the Brooks F. Bock Lecture and Research Forum Keynote “AFFIRMing Our Lane: The Role of Emergency Physicians in Preventing Firearm Injury,” followed by presentations of the top-scoring abstracts of the 2021 Research Forum.
Nancy J. Auer Lecture | 1:30-2:20 p.m. ET in 210ABC, BCEC & live-streamed on the ACEP21 platform
How can we demonstrate antiracism in practice? Dr. Vonzella Bryant is presenting the Nancy J. Auer Lecture “Antiracism: From Awareness to Action.”
EMRA Job Fair | 5-7 p.m. ET in Exhibit Hall C, BCEC
Meet future employers. If you’re in the market for a new job or just want to see what’s out there, you need to visit the EMRA Job Fair. Bonus: Our Career Guide includes contract and salary resources, plus related ACEP21 education sessions.
Candlelight Vigil | 7:30-8 p.m. ET in Ballroom, BCEC
Let’s share this moment. Please join us for a candlelight vigil where we gather together to reflect, mourn, rebuild and commemorate what we’ve been through since this pandemic began. The Reflections Lounge will be open all week for those who want to take time alone to process or grieve.
Kickoff Party | 8-11 p.m. ET in Ballroom, BCEC, with highlights shared on the ACEP21 platform
Reunited and it feels so good. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones during the ACEP21 Kickoff Party. We’ll have food, drinks and music, but the most important ingredient is the people – your people!
