About Us

Established in 2006, HIMSS Asia Pacific brings the mission of leading healthcare transformation through the effective use of health information technologyto the region. The Society leads the change in the healthcare information and management systems field through:

Since its establishment, HIMSS Asia Pacific has successfully organised HIMSS Asia Pacific Conference & Leadership around the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, P.R.China and Korea. The sixth edition will be held in Australia this year.

In organising such high-profile Conferences and Exhibitions, HIMSS Asia Pacific aims to provide regional platforms for healthcare IT communities to meet and discuss issues pertaining to effective IT management practices and examine cutting-edge health information technologies.

About HIMSS
HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.

Founded 50 years ago, HIMSS and its related organizations have offices in Chicago, Washington, DC, Brussels, Singapore, Leipzig, and other locations across the United States. HIMSS represents more than 35,000 individual members, of which more than two thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also includes over 520 corporate members and more than 120 not-for-profit organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems.

HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, and research initiatives designed to promote information and management systems' contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. To learn more about HIMSS and to find out how to join us and our members in advancing our cause, please visit our website.