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Strategy, objectives and results
The development of a global language for health – uniting health systems from around the world and enabling them to communicate with and understand one another – is an international endeavor.
SNOMED International was founded on that principle. In 2007, IHTSDO was established to build and strengthen SNOMED CT, other health terminologies and related terminology products, and to develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its terminology products in health systems, services and products around the world. We are a strong and proud collaborative membership organization, serving and responding to the needs of the healthcare sector.
In 2017 we adopted the trading name of SNOMED International, to reflect our evolution to a product and service-oriented organization. We work with our Members and other stakeholders to prioritize the strategic development of SNOMED CT to meet the needs of the healthcare sector.
Vision
By 2025, Clinical Terminologies will be used globally, which will result in better health and improved patient outcomes, supported by one language of health.

Mission
SNOMED International sustainably produces a global clinical vocabulary and other services that enables the clear exchange and analysis of health information for all.

Strategic direction
Over the course of a year-long consultation process, SNOMED International and its associated Community of Practice have set out the organization’s 2020-2025 Strategy. Arriving at this strategy has been an active and collaborative process among participants representing the organization, General Assembly, and Management Board governance bodies.
Building on a strong foundation made possible through the success of the 2015-2020 strategy, the organization can begin to develop a model to link with other terminologies and classifications, providing a more informed view of the patient’s record.

Annual work plans
Our activities include the delivery of regular services (e.g., the biannual SNOMED CT release) and projects that address specific needs of Members, Affiliates and end-users. Projects are set out in annual work plans developed by the management team, based on input from Members and other stakeholders. The Work Plan is subject to the approval of the General Assembly.
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Registration & programThe SNOMED CT Expo 2023 program is available here. Registration is open. Please click here to register your attendance. An overview of the event's schedule is available below:
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Venue and accommodationSNOMED CT Expo 2023 will be held at the following hotel: The Starling 188 14th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30361, USA Please note that our accommodation block at the hotel has now SOLD OUT, although you may be able to still book your stay at their current rate. We have provided a list of potential alternatives below:
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Getting thereThe Starling in Atlanta, GA is located on 14th street between Peachtree & Piedmont. Less than 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), our venue can be reached by hopping on I-85 or catching the MARTA’s Red/Gold line. View map.
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Sponsorship & exhibition prospectusSNOMED CT Expo 2023 will build on our previous successes with both in person and online/virtual events, and the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus is now available. Discover how you can showcase your products and services to an in person and virtual audience. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this international event. Please contact events@snomed.org for further information. View prospectus
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Host country representativesAs the U.S. representative member to SNOMED International, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health is serving as host country for this meeting.
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Entry visas and letters of invitationSNOMED International encourages each attendee to confirm the entry and exit requirements* to the USA with your home department of international affairs or passport issuing body. Many US Embassies worldwide are currently experiencing delays in scheduling appointments. Please begin the process now if you do require a visa or electronic travel authorization. *SNOMED International does not assume liability for entry and exit decisions made by foreign governments. If you require an invitation letter from SNOMED International please note that the deadline to request one is August 31, 2023. Request a letter of invitation
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Data privacy and event terms & conditionsSNOMED International will protect and manage your data for this event in accordance with our event data privacy agreement. Detailed 'Terms & Conditions' governing SNOMED International events are available here. For more information please contact privacy@snomed.org.
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Call for abstractsThe SNOMED CT Expo 2023 call for abstracts has now closed. If you have not already made prior arrangements with the SNOMED International events team please do not submit your abstract. Submission Guidelines: All Expo presentations and ePosters must be focused on SNOMED CT and should present the use of SNOMED CT in a product or service, rather than promoting the product or service itself. Presentations should enable attendees to enhance their knowledge of SNOMED CT and be aligned with the overall conference theme one of four program streams. Abstract submissions for oral presentations and e-posters are invited by the extended deadline of May 2, 2023 (23:59 Pacific Time). Oral presentations are 25 minutes in length (including time for audience questions). A presentation template will be supplied, but its use is not mandatory. Presenters will indicate their availability for onsite or online presentation and a limited number of online presentations will be accepted. Oral presentations will be recorded and available for viewing on the online event platform, as well as SNOMED International's YouTube channel. ePosters must be prepared using a supplied template and delegates will self-navigate through the ePosters at onsite kiosks. ePoster presenters are encouraged to attend, but onsite attendance is not mandatory. Presenters will be notified of the outcome of their submission by May 29, 2023. PRESENTATION STREAMS: Advances in Research and Innovation: Presentations showcasing innovation of SNOMED CT to accelerate data, information, evidence and knowledge creation, supporting a wide range of informatics research. Demonstrating Implementation Excellence: Presentations exploring practical demonstrations SNOMED CT. Implementers from healthcare organizations, government agencies and industry will share their lessons learned, outcomes and benefit realization achievements. Enhancing Clinical Practice and Outcomes: Presentations focused on the application of SNOMED CT in clinical settings and clinical research; aimed at enhancing the patient or citizen experience, clinical outcomes, reducing costs or improving efficiency. This may include such areas as precision medicine, data analytics, decision support, clinical guidelines etc. Terminology Leading Practices: Presentations covering experience and ideas on innovative enhancements of SNOMED CT, as well as those in conjunction with other international standards, e.g., content development, mappings, description logic, reference sets and more.
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Watch past Expo recordingsView the SNOMED CT Expo 2020, 2021 and 2022 playlists on SNOMED International's YouTube channel. Access playlists
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Subscribe for Expo updatesKeep up to date with details as they develop for SNOMED International's events in 2023. Subscribe to the SNOMED events mailing list
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Future Expo dates2024: Seoul, Republic of Korea October 24-25, 2024 (Hybrid event) Venue TBA Seoul, Republic of Korea (and online)

Results
SNOMED International publishes an Annual Report to demonstrate what SNOMED International and our Members have accomplished.
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Registration & programThe SNOMED CT Expo 2023 program is available here. Registration is open. Please click here to register your attendance. An overview of the event's schedule is available below:
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Venue and accommodationSNOMED CT Expo 2023 will be held at the following hotel: The Starling 188 14th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30361, USA Please note that our accommodation block at the hotel has now SOLD OUT, although you may be able to still book your stay at their current rate. We have provided a list of potential alternatives below:
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Getting thereThe Starling in Atlanta, GA is located on 14th street between Peachtree & Piedmont. Less than 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), our venue can be reached by hopping on I-85 or catching the MARTA’s Red/Gold line. View map.
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Sponsorship & exhibition prospectusSNOMED CT Expo 2023 will build on our previous successes with both in person and online/virtual events, and the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus is now available. Discover how you can showcase your products and services to an in person and virtual audience. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this international event. Please contact events@snomed.org for further information. View prospectus
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Host country representativesAs the U.S. representative member to SNOMED International, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health is serving as host country for this meeting.
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Entry visas and letters of invitationSNOMED International encourages each attendee to confirm the entry and exit requirements* to the USA with your home department of international affairs or passport issuing body. Many US Embassies worldwide are currently experiencing delays in scheduling appointments. Please begin the process now if you do require a visa or electronic travel authorization. *SNOMED International does not assume liability for entry and exit decisions made by foreign governments. If you require an invitation letter from SNOMED International please note that the deadline to request one is August 31, 2023. Request a letter of invitation
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Data privacy and event terms & conditionsSNOMED International will protect and manage your data for this event in accordance with our event data privacy agreement. Detailed 'Terms & Conditions' governing SNOMED International events are available here. For more information please contact privacy@snomed.org.
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Call for abstractsThe SNOMED CT Expo 2023 call for abstracts has now closed. If you have not already made prior arrangements with the SNOMED International events team please do not submit your abstract. Submission Guidelines: All Expo presentations and ePosters must be focused on SNOMED CT and should present the use of SNOMED CT in a product or service, rather than promoting the product or service itself. Presentations should enable attendees to enhance their knowledge of SNOMED CT and be aligned with the overall conference theme one of four program streams. Abstract submissions for oral presentations and e-posters are invited by the extended deadline of May 2, 2023 (23:59 Pacific Time). Oral presentations are 25 minutes in length (including time for audience questions). A presentation template will be supplied, but its use is not mandatory. Presenters will indicate their availability for onsite or online presentation and a limited number of online presentations will be accepted. Oral presentations will be recorded and available for viewing on the online event platform, as well as SNOMED International's YouTube channel. ePosters must be prepared using a supplied template and delegates will self-navigate through the ePosters at onsite kiosks. ePoster presenters are encouraged to attend, but onsite attendance is not mandatory. Presenters will be notified of the outcome of their submission by May 29, 2023. PRESENTATION STREAMS: Advances in Research and Innovation: Presentations showcasing innovation of SNOMED CT to accelerate data, information, evidence and knowledge creation, supporting a wide range of informatics research. Demonstrating Implementation Excellence: Presentations exploring practical demonstrations SNOMED CT. Implementers from healthcare organizations, government agencies and industry will share their lessons learned, outcomes and benefit realization achievements. Enhancing Clinical Practice and Outcomes: Presentations focused on the application of SNOMED CT in clinical settings and clinical research; aimed at enhancing the patient or citizen experience, clinical outcomes, reducing costs or improving efficiency. This may include such areas as precision medicine, data analytics, decision support, clinical guidelines etc. Terminology Leading Practices: Presentations covering experience and ideas on innovative enhancements of SNOMED CT, as well as those in conjunction with other international standards, e.g., content development, mappings, description logic, reference sets and more.
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Watch past Expo recordingsView the SNOMED CT Expo 2020, 2021 and 2022 playlists on SNOMED International's YouTube channel. Access playlists
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Subscribe for Expo updatesKeep up to date with details as they develop for SNOMED International's events in 2023. Subscribe to the SNOMED events mailing list
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Future Expo dates2024: Seoul, Republic of Korea October 24-25, 2024 (Hybrid event) Venue TBA Seoul, Republic of Korea (and online)
