About the Summit
The Encoding Health Equity Summit is the annual convening of the Encoding Equity Alliance. Join a community of peers focused on reconsidering race in clinical algorithms at this annual convening.
This year’s theme is “Integrating Equity by Design.” During the Summit, we will explore current strategies for auditing clinical guidance, updating guidelines and algorithms, assessing the underlying evidence base, and implementing these changes in various settings. We will highlight accomplishments and lessons learned in assessing the inclusion of race as a biologic construct and its impact on patient outcomes and in developing pathways to address the misuse of race in research.
Event Location & Details
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
8:30 am – 4:15 pm ET
Washington, DC (Invitation Only) and Virtual
Venue:
Barbara Jordan Conference Center
1330 G St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Registration
The Encoding Health Equity Summit 2026: Integrating Equity by Design is a hybrid event with limited in-person capacity. We welcome your participation at the virtual convening on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Please contact encodingequity@cmss.org with any questions regarding In-Person Registration Invitations.
Virtual Registration Process
All Virtual Registrations will be reviewed and approved by the Encoding Equity Alliance. Please allow up to five (5) business days for approval of your registration before the virtual link will be provided. The deadline for virtual registration is June 18.
Register for the Virtual Summit
Travel Scholarships
For Patients and Emerging Leaders
The Encoding Equity Alliance is committed to engaging patients and emerging leaders, such as trainees and young investigators, in Alliance activities. With support from the Doris Duke Foundation, CMSS will provide travel scholarships for individuals to attend the Encoding Health Equity Summit in Washington, DC.
This scholarship program supports individuals who are committed to advancing their knowledge and impact in reconsidering race in clinical algorithms, but who would otherwise not be able to attend the event due to financial or budgetary constraints. Please review the Travel Scholarship Program Details for additional information.
Award Information
CMSS will award up to 15 scholarships of $750 to cover travel and hotel arrangements to attend the Summit. Funds will be distributed after the Summit. Applications must be submitted through the online application by Monday, March 30, 2026.
Event Policies
Registration Policies
Meeting Cancellation/Substitution:
CMSS reserves the right to substitute faculty or to cancel because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. CMSS can make no refunds for lodging, airfare, or any other expenses related to attending the Encoding Health Equity Summit.
Photography and Recording:
By registering and attending the Encoding Health Equity Summit, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of you during the event. You consent to the use of these images and recordings for promotional, educational, and informational purposes by CMSS and the Doris Duke Foundation. This includes, but is not limited to, publication on the website, social media platforms, and printed materials.
The meeting’s recordings are owned by CMSS and may be made available for on-demand viewing by event attendees. If you have questions regarding session recording or do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please contact encodingequity@cmss.org.
Event Health & Safety Protocols:
CMSS is committed to providing a safe meeting environment for all participants, and will follow all federal, state and local regulations based on the current conditions at the time of the meeting. All attendees agree to comply with any Health & Safety Protocols that may be put in place at the time of the meeting.
CMSS asks attendees who are not feeling well not to travel to the meeting. If an attendee feels unwell or is displaying symptoms during the meeting, we recommend refraining from contact with others. Masks are not required but are welcome and will be available at the registration desk.
CMSS reserves the right to update these Health & Safety Protocols in advance of the event and will notify all registrants of any changes.
Registrants acknowledge that travel to and attending in person meetings entails the risk of contracting communicable diseases. By registering, you agree to waive and hold the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, the facility, and each of their agents harmless from and against any liability, damages or expenses arising from travel to or attendance at the event that result in contracting communicable diseases.
Questions
Please contact our team at EncodingEquity@cmss.org and we will be glad to assist!