Connect 2024 at a Glimpse: Insights Unleashed

The 16^th annual ImageTrend Connect conference has come to a close, leaving attendees inspired and ready to tackle the future of emergency response and healthcare technology. Held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Minnesota from July 24-26, Connect 2024 was a gathering of EMS, Fire, and Healthcare thought leaders, industry experts, and users of ImageTrend solutions. This year’s conference drew participants from across the country and Canada for a week of education, networking, and innovation.

Experience the Highlights

Couldn’t make it to Connect 2024? No worries! Check out the highlights and key moments captured in our video below. Feel the energy, see the innovation, and get a taste of what makes ImageTrend Connect a highly anticipated event for our customers:

A Must-Attend Event for Industry Professionals

Connect 2024 provided an opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge, share best practices, and engage with the minds behind ImageTrend’s solutions. The event featured:

• 100 sessions
• 73 speakers
• 646 ImageTrend users

The sessions are designed to address the evolving needs of the EMS, Fire, and Healthcare industries, ensuring that participants walk away with actionable insights to enhance the performance of their operations.

Throughout the conference, attendees connected with the ImageTrend team, traded ideas with peers, explored innovative ideas from sponsor booths, and got their questions answered at our solution booths.

Keynote Highlights and Industry Trends

The conference kicked off with a keynote address by Patrick Sheahan, CEO and President of ImageTrend, who set the stage with the theme “Insights Unleashed.” He provided a sneak peek at the introduction of Artificial Intelligence in provider-run forms, now in lab testing, and the transformation of the company’s customer success team led by Susan deCathelineau. Dr. Michelle Rozen, known as “The Change Doctor,” followed with an empowering talk about the importance of being a part of the top 6% of individuals who stick with their annual goals and resolutions.

Celebrating Innovation: The Ninth Annual Hooley Awards

One of the conference’s highlights included our ninth annual Hooley Awards, held on the evening of Wednesday, July 24 at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. This event celebrates the innovators in our industry who are pushing the boundaries of EMS, Fire, and Healthcare. Attendees who participated enjoyed:

• Cocktail hour and networking
• Dinner and a casino night
• Recognition of the 2024 Hooley Award winner

Read our blog for more details on the 2024 Hooley Award winners and their contributions toward improving emergency services.

Engaging Sessions and Workshops

From hands-on workshops to sessions around the latest trends and technologies, Connect 2024 offered a variety of learning opportunities. Some standout sessions included:

Diving Into Continuum

An interactive preconference workshop with Neil Olson, Reporting and Analytics Product Manager at ImageTrend, for Continuum users looking to advance their knowledge and get the most out of our analytics and benchmarking module.

Quantified Quality: Accelerating Excellence in a Rapidly Growing Landscape

A session with Michael Wells, EMS Data Analyst at MCHD, on maintaining high standards amid rising incident volumes by leveraging national benchmarks to objectively measure agency performance.

CQI – What You Should Know (EMS Edition)

A workshop exploring the versatility of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) with ImageTrend’s Virginia Castro and Megan Meagher. Attendees learned how CQI can streamline review processes while enhancing transparency and efficiency in incident management.

A Glimpse into the Future

Panel discussions on the future of emergency response and NERIS shed light on what’s to come in the industry. Sessions like "Sirens & Sonograms: Navigating the Future of EMS with Cutting-Edge Ultrasound Techniques" dived into the latest advancements and their practical applications, ensuring that participants are prepared for the evolving landscape of emergency services.

Save the Date for Connect 2025

As we reflect on the closing of Connect 2024, we’re excited to invite you to mark your calendars for Connect 2025, scheduled for April 30 – May 2, 2025, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Stay tuned for more details and join us for another year of education, networking, and innovation.

Whether you attended Connect 2024 or are planning to join us next year, your participation and feedback are invaluable as we strive to advance the future of emergency response and healthcare interoperability.

Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making Connect 2024 an unforgettable experience. See you in 2025!

Interested in learning how ImageTrend can help optimize and streamline your operations? Reach out to our team today to discuss your needs and explore our solutions.