Local chapter update: Networking and fun at the 2026 conference

Just like that, another ACDIS conference filled with unparalleled education, networking, and connection is behind us! This year during our State Networking Day, which always takes place on Day 2, there were an array of tables during lunch for CDI professionals to connect with people in their geographic region and topic group. There were so many fun displays and creative ways to engage with each other!

From Illinois with their Wheel of Fortune game, to Kentucky with their hand-made paper Derby props, Georgia with their balloon peaches, New England and California with their state sports gear, and more—we watched in awe as all that state spirit and enthusiasm fostered reconnection and new friendships.

If you weren’t there, or were and want to relive the magic, here are some moments we captured at the lunch tables (If you have pictures you’d like to share, please send them to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com). 

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters! Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

May:

• The Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, May 7, 3–4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “It’s Complicated: CDI and Complications,” presented by Amanda Halsey, BSN, RN, CCDS. For information, contact Jeff Morris (morris-jeff@cooperhealth.edu).
• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, May 20, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Neoplasm-Related Coding Guidelines,” presented by Asha Easo, RN, BSN, CCDS. For information, contact Emilie Navidad-McDermid (enavidad@uic.edu).
• The Texas ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 28, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Artificial Intelligence 101: How AI May Support CDI Goals,” presented by Keisha Downes, DMSc(c), MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Chasity Shaw (chasity.c.shaw@gmail.com).

June:

• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Simplifying Encephalopathy,” presented by Dawn Valdez, RN, CDIP, CCDS, CRC. For information, contact Keri Miller (kxm1473@miami.edu).