Annual Meeting FAQs
We've prepared important information to help professional attendees easily navigate RSNA 2025—happening in Chicago from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Browse the topics below to find answers to common questions.
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Registration
When does registration open and close for RSNA 2025?
RSNA 2025 registration opens in late July. Registration for Virtual Access will remain open through February 2026.
I’m an RSNA member. Am I automatically registered for RSNA 2025?
How can I register for RSNA 2025?
Is there a deadline to register at the current price?
Do I need to pay a registration fee to get Virtual Access to RSNA 2025?
Yes, registration fees apply to RSNA 2025 Virtual Access:
- RSNA members with Basic and Standard membership packages may register for In Person & Virtual or Virtual Only.
- Non-members may register for In Person & Virtual or Virtual Only.
Note: Registration fees do not apply to members with the Full Access membership package.
What does annual meeting registration with a Full Access membership include?
The Full Access membership package provides the full meeting experience (In Person & Virtual Access) and offers exclusive lounge access at RSNA 2025, including:
- Full Access badge pick up
- Complimentary snacks and refreshments
- Dedicated information desk
- Comfortable seating options with ample access to device charging
- Coat and bag storage
Is group registration available?
Yes. Groups of two or more may take advantage of RSNA’s convenient group badge registration service and use one form of payment or multiple.
Group badge registration will open in early August.
What is the registration cancellation and refund policy?
- Name changes are not allowed. New registration and payment are required.
- Registrations are non-transferable.
- All registration cancellations must be made in writing to RSNA@maritz.com by Oct. 31 to receive a refund of paid fees.
- Registration cancellations received by Oct. 31 will result in a refund, minus a $50 administrative fee.
- Refund requests received after Oct. 31 will not be accepted nor refunded.
- Please note: Registration is non-refundable for those who register after Oct. 31.
- No refunds will be issued for registration packages purchased and not used.
- Cancellation and refund policy applies to RSNA Labs and Conference Extras, including Bistro RSNA tickets and RSNA After Dark tickets.
- RSNA 5k Fun Run fees and R&E Foundation donations are tax deductible and benefit the R&E Foundation. All Fun Run fees and donations are non-refundable.
During registration, will I need to provide documentation to verify that I’m a student, resident or radiology support personnel?
Yes. Non-member registration categories of student, resident/trainee and medical imaging professional require verification to be processed. Badge classification is subject to RSNA approval and category or rate change. These categories require a business card, a letter from hospital administration stating your role in radiology, a valid RT license or student ID copy. Upload is required during online registration. If verification qualifies you for a different registration category, the registration will automatically be reclassified and you will be charged the appropriate fee.
Registration is subject to cancellation if verification is not provided within five business days after registration.
Are meals and travel expenses included in the registration fee?
Does RSNA offer guest badges?
Yes. Professional registrants may purchase up to three companion badges for $75 each.
Log in to the RSNA 2025 registration website in advance of the annual meeting to purchase your badge(s).
Companion badges provide access to the Technical Exhibits, Learning Center and classrooms (space permitting; CME is not tracked/awarded).
Companion badges are intended for use by a spouse, family member or guest accompanying a professional registrant. To uphold the professional and educational standards of the RSNA annual meeting, children under 16 years of age are not permitted in the exhibit halls or sessions and are not eligible to receive a badge.
Co-workers, industry associates and Technical Exhibits Pass registrants are not eligible for this badge and must register as a professional and pay the applicable registration fee.
Where do I pick up my badge?
How can I avoid registration fraud?
RSNA.org is the only authorized website where attendees can register for RSNA 2025. Please be aware of suspicious emails, ads and/or search results that link to websites unaffiliated with RSNA.
To avoid fraudulent websites that imitate RSNA.org and RSNA's affiliates, learn about our two trusted partners: Maritz and onPeak.
Maritz is RSNA’s only certified registration vendor for RSNA 2025. Before beginning the registration process, you will be prompted to log in to your RSNA account from RSNA.org and will continue the rest of the process through Maritz. You will then receive a confirmation email from eventconfirmation@events.cdsreg.com.
OnPeak is the only official, certified hotel partner for RSNA 2025. When you reserve your hotel through RSNA, your reservation is secure. RSNA has not authorized other travel companies. Don't risk sharing your credit card or personal information with unauthorized hotel solicitors or fraudulent websites.
Protect yourself against fraud: RSNA.org is the only authorized website where attendees can register for RSNA 2025. Learn how to avoid fraudulent websites in our FAQs.
Contact us
For questions, please email annualmeeting@rsna.org or call 1-877-776-2636.
Please note that annual meeting options and prices are subject to change.
General Q&A
What are the RSNA 2025 meeting dates and hours of operation?
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CT
Monday – Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
Programming begins at 9 a.m. CT and the Technical Exhibits are open Sunday, Nov. 30 through Wednesday, Dec. 3. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.
Where is RSNA 2025 located?
RSNA 2025 is located at McCormick Place in Chicago.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
Where can I find my login information?
If you need assistance locating your RSNA username and password, please contact us at annualmeeting@rsna.org or call 1-630-571-2670 (outside the U.S. and Canada) or 1-800-381-6660 (U.S. and Canada only). You may also use the "Forgot Password" feature on RSNA.org.
Can I share my login information with other members of my team?
I have the Full Access Membership Package. Am I automatically registered for the annual meeting?
I'd like to reserve my hotel room for RSNA 2025. How can I do that?
Reserve your hotel through RSNA! When you reserve your hotel through us, you’ll get up to 30% off your hotel stay and can choose from a selection of nearly 60 hotels.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Meeting attendees and presenters can contact us at annualmeeting@rsna.org or call 1-630-571-2670 (outside the U.S. and Canada) or 1-800-381-6660 (U.S. and Canada only).
Exhibitors can contact us at exhibits@rsna.org or call 1-630-571-7850.
What is Meeting Central?
Meeting Central is a digital platform you can use to browse the annual meeting program, explore session information, stream sessions and view the exhibitor list.
Meeting Central and the meeting app let you choose sessions of interest, filtering by day and type, and explore theater presentations and available networking opportunities happening throughout the week. You can also favorite sessions and events to build a custom schedule that is accessible before and during the meeting.
Meeting Central and the meeting app can also be used to access Digital Presentations and the Case of the Day, claim CME credit, and catch up on meeting news with the Daily Bulletin. You can also access McCormick Place maps, transportation and dining information to help you get around and stay fueled during the meeting.
Whether you're accessing Meeting Central on your desktop or your mobile device, your schedule will automatically sync, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience no matter where you are.
Meeting Central and the meeting app will be available closer to the date of RSNA 2025. A PDF version of the program will be available in late July when registration opens.
Is there an RSNA 2025 meeting app?
Will onsite childcare be available at McCormick Place?
Will there be any social events at RSNA 2025?
Will there be concurrent sessions during the meeting?
Technical Exhibits
Where are the Technical Exhibits and what do they include?
The Technical Exhibits include more than 700 leading manufacturers, suppliers and developers and can be found in North Hall B, Level 3 and South Hall A, Level 3 at McCormick Place. The Technical Exhibits will be open Sunday, Nov. 30 to Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.
The Technical Exhibits feature the popular AI Showcase, 3D Printing and Mixed Reality Showcase, the First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion, industry presentations, Corporate Symposiums, product demonstrations and a variety of theater presentations.
Attendees can network with a wide range of radiology-related companies, organizations and recruiters in academic and private practice in Recruiters Row. Plus, the RSNA Professional Portrait Studio offers free, high-quality headshots.
What other special areas are there in the Technical Exhibits?
Innovation Theater
The Innovation Theater features live presentations that showcase the latest imaging innovations from exhibiting companies.
Center Stage Presentations
Watch as CEOs and senior executives from a variety of exhibiting companies step into the spotlight and tell their compelling stories of insight and inspiration. Daily presentations take place in the Innovation Theater.
3D Printing & Mixed Reality Showcase
The 3D Printing & Mixed Reality Showcase (relocated to South Hall A for 2025) is where you can interact with the latest 3D medical printing and augmented and virtual reality technologies.
First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion
We are welcoming a variety of new exhibitors to RSNA 2025 in North Hall B. Meet these newcomers and see what they have to offer. In addition to those in the First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion, there are more first-timers located throughout the Technical Exhibits. Look for the first-time exhibitor floor sticker in front of their booth!
Educators Row
Connect with representatives from educational institutions and leading medical associations from around the world in South Hall A. Shop for educational publications and professional services addressing virtually every aspect of medical imaging.
Meet with RSNA publications staff who are available to answer questions about any of RSNA’s peer-reviewed journals.
Recruiters Row
Recruiters Row is where you can connect with organizations offering career opportunities and meet with prospective employers who are on hand.
The RSNA Professional Portrait Studio is open Sunday through Wednesday. Stop by and get your complimentary professional headshot. Photos are optimized for use on LinkedIn, CVs and other digital distribution and will be emailed to you.
Exhibitor support
I’m an exhibitor. How can I register my staff?
Visit the exhibitor badge registration page to begin the registration process. RSNA exhibitor registration opens in late July/early August.
For additional information, review exhibitor FAQs or visit the Exhibitor Resource Center.
Who can I contact if I have a question about my company's booth?
For questions about planning your exhibit booth, email exhibits@rsna.org.
For questions related to sponsorships and industry presentations you’ve secured, email sponsors@rsna.org.
To secure exhibit space or sponsorship, email sales@rsna.org.
Looking for more exhibitor resources? Visit our exhibitors and sponsors page.
How can I network with potential customers?
Are exhibitors allowed to attend courses?
Looking for more answers?
Find answers to our most frequently asked exhibitor questions on our Exhibitor FAQs page.
Need help with something else?
Contact us at annualmeeting@rsna.org or call 1-630-571-2670 (outside the U.S. and Canada) or 1-800-381-6660 (U.S. and Canada only).