Dear Friends,
With great pride and enthusiasm, I welcome you to the ACRM 102nd Annual Fall Conference & EXPO. The event takes place from 27 – 30 October 2025, with Pre-Conference courses running 25 – 27 October, all at the iconic Hilton Chicago.
This inspiring venue provides the perfect setting for the world’s most passionate rehabilitation professionals, researchers, clinicians and consumers to come together to connect, share insights and shape the future of rehabilitation medicine.
The ACRM Annual Fall Conference is truly unique. It’s the only event that brings together every member of the rehabilitation team, across all disciplines and professions from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, beginning your journey, or simply curious about rehabilitation research, ACRM offers an inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and personal growth.
New & Improved Annual Meeting Chicago 2025
Be Home for Halloween
The conference schedule has been adjusted, so you can attend without missing festivities.
Reduction in Overlapping Sessions by up to 33 percent
To help you maximize attendance in your areas of interest, the newly designed conference schedule will cover all the same great in-depth, interdisciplinary content areas in fewer concurrent sessions.
Lower Registration Rates for Those Who Need It Most
Registration prices have been significantly reduced for students, early career professionals, consumers, and attendees traveling from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Bring a Rising Star: Special $99* Early Career Offer
Professionals registering for a 6-day WORLD PASS will receive an exclusive coupon to invite a non-presenting early career colleague to attend the Conference in Chicago for just $99. This first-of-its-kind promotion is only available for a limited time and while passes last. Act now — the offer ends 31 January or once the first 100 passes are claimed. Other details apply. Learn more >
Cutting-Edge New Topics
Improving on the content areas our attendees love, topics will also include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Caregiver Needs and Related Research, Consumer Engagement, Spatial Neglect and more.
Welcoming Consumer Engagement
Adding an essential focus on rehabilitation medicine needs for consumers and caregivers, the ACRM Conference is the place to learn from and collaborate with people who have lived experience.
Posterland Reimagined
Dedicated presentation times for poster presentations will allow for deeper engagement, networking and career-building opportunities.
Reformatted Instructional Courses
Enjoy the same high-quality education in a more efficient and convenient format.
Expanded REHAB EXPO Night
With extended hours, daytime access, and FREE entry for the public, this year’s event offers even more opportunities to explore groundbreaking advancements, engage with innovative companies and services, build meaningful connections — and have fun while doing it.
Awards Ceremony Open to All
Celebrating excellence in rehabilitation, this event will be open to all and will include a cash bar. Then, inspired by the longstanding tradition of our Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, each community group is welcome to plan their own dinner at their own preference and expense.
Ongoing ADA Accessibility Enhancements
The Program Accessibility Subcommittee continues to ensure inclusivity, welcoming everyone to participate fully. Learn more
Networking at the Heart of the Conference
Expanded opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and collaborators during community-driven events organized by ACRM Community Groups.
Why ACRM
The ACRM Annual Conference is more than an event. It’s where interdisciplinary collaboration thrives, barriers dissolve and careers are transformed.
This conference would not be possible without the dedicated work of the ACRM Program Committee, led by Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN, and Brooks Wingo, PhD, as well as the hundreds of presenters and staff who make it exceptional. Special thanks to the sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers and Institutional Supporters.
Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN
Clinical Research Scientist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Brooks C. Wingo, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
No matter where you are in your professional journey, ACRM is your place to find your voice, peers and purpose. Our mission is to improve the lives of those with disabling conditions through interdisciplinary research. Together, we achieve our best work by collaborating as diverse teams, curating, and disseminating rehabilitation research globally.
Mark Your Calendar & Register
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the premier rehabilitation event of the year in one of the most inspiring venues and cities in the world. Secure your spot now to lock in the lowest registration rates.
The 6-Day WORLD PASS offers the best value, especially for those attending Pre-Conference courses, including the highly regarded ACRM Early Career or Leadership Development Course.
Together, let’s connect, innovate and lead the way in advancing rehabilitation medicine.
See you in Chicago.