Thank you for saying yes.
You bring the story. We'll handle everything else, coffee included.
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- Oct 14 to 162027
- Where
- Cumming, GA
- Next up
- July 1
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Your yes is a gift.
Your calendar is full. Your patients need you. Your family does too.
And still, you said yes. We don't take that lightly. Consider us your hosts.
With gratitude, Michael and the CMF team
Most of this room is building alone.
Physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, and practice leaders come to CMF short on time and long on questions. One honest idea from you can change how someone practices on Monday. You don't have to impress anyone. Just tell them what you've learned.
Three steps. That's it.
Let's make it official.
About three minutes. Your title, bio, and hoodie size (a CMF tradition, and yes, people ask). Due July 1.
PowerPoint (.pptx) preferred. On a Mac, export to .pptx first. No embedded videos. Due October 1.
Submitting means you agree to our Speaker and Participant Agreements. Short version: it's voluntary, it's educational, and if life happens, you'll help us find a substitute.
Here's where we are.
This timeline updates itself. Future you says thank you. Present you says, "noted."
- Apr 1
Submissions due
- Jun 15
Speaker decisions
Watch your inbox
- Jul 1
Confirm your session
- Aug 1
Send your title
For promotion
- Sep 1
Final title
Program goes to print
- Oct 1
Slides and guest
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- Oct 14 to 16
CMF 2027
See you there
Hotel? Book anytime. There's no room block, and earlier is easier. Hotel options
No surprises.
Speaking at CMF is a voluntary gift to this community. Here's exactly what to expect.
Included, with our thanks
- Full conference access, Thursday to Saturday
- One free guest (code FORFREE, one-time use)
- A Thursday pre-conference workshop
- Lunch Thursday and Friday, Saturday breakfast
- Your CMF speaker hoodie
Not included
- Honorarium
- Travel, hotel, or transportation
- Meals outside the venue
- Expense reimbursement
Practical. Honest. Useful by Monday.
About 30 minutes
Build for 28. Save time for questions. Your job isn't to fill the time. It's to make it count.
Story over stats
What worked, what didn't, and what you'd do again. Your experience is the gift.
Teach, don't sell
No selling, order-taking, or contracts with attendees. Promotional sessions may be ended.
A disclosure, only if it applies
Mentioning something you have a financial tie to? One line on your opening slide. No ties, nothing to do.
No patient details
No PHI. CMF isn't a CME or CE provider, so please don't mention credit.
Use the mic
Every time. Even with your best "teacher voice." The back row thanks you.
Simple tech. Your story shines.
In every room
Windows laptop, projector and screen, microphone.
Mac friendly
Export to .pptx and upload it, bring a USB-A or USB-C drive, or present from your iPad or laptop after testing with A/V.
Keep it light
No embedded video. Tech gremlins love conference A/V. Big fonts, and two USB drives as backup.
Real people. Real joy.
Getting here, minus the stress.
Venue
Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041. Directions
Flying in
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), about 40 miles south. Rideshare or rental car. Free parking on site.
Hotels
No room block. Book anytime, your way. Hotel options
Weather
October is usually lovely. Rooms run cool, so bring a layer. Business casual.
Traffic
This is Atlanta. Add buffer time. Then a little more. Then maybe a snack.
Event App
Live schedule and room updates. Get the app
We've got you.
Missed flight. Sick kid. A patient who needed you more. Text Michael at (470) 478-6940 as soon as you know, and send us a qualified substitute. We'll figure out the rest together.
Speaking for a sponsor? Thank you, too.
Same educational standard as everyone on stage, plus a few extras.
Your sponsor covers costs
CMT pays no fees, travel, or lodging.
Show and say it
Your sponsor relationship goes on your opening slide and in your first sentence.
Need a substitute?
Your sponsor provides a qualified one. Full terms
A little preparation goes a long way.
When you're ready
- People plan their day around your session
- Your slides are loaded before you arrive
- You walk on calm and finish on time
- Someone leaves with a plan and a person to call
When things slip
- Unconfirmed sessions can't be shared
- Late titles miss the printed program
- File fixes eat into stage time
- The morning feels rushed, not present
The room is ready. We're saving your seat.
Confirm by July 1. Not quite ready? Get the weekly eJournal for every speaker update.
Quick answers.
No matches. Just ask us.
Is there an honorarium, or are travel costs covered?
No. Speaking is voluntary, and travel, hotel, and meals are on you. Your pass and one guest pass are on us, with gratitude.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, one guest for the full conference at no charge. Have your guest register here with promo code FORFREE by October 1, 2027. The code works one time, for one guest, and can't be combined with other codes. Everyone attending must be 21 or older.
What are the key deadlines?
Confirm by July 1. Session title by August 1. Final title by September 1. Slides and guest registration by October 1. Hotel, anytime. See all dates.
How long is my session?
Most run about 30 minutes, including Q&A. Plan for 28. Times may shift as the schedule comes together.
When will I know my day, time, and room?
Usually by mid to late summer. The Event App always has the latest.
Can I change my title?
Yes. Send your title by August 1 and your final title by September 1, when the program goes to print. After that we'll update the Event App only.
What file format should my slides be? I use a Mac.
PowerPoint (.pptx) is preferred because the room laptops run Windows. On a Mac? Export to .pptx and upload it, bring a USB-A or USB-C drive, or present from your iPad or laptop after testing with A/V. Bring two USB drives as backup.
When do I upload my slides?
By October 1, 2027. Upload here.
Can I show a video?
Please don't. Embedded video fails often on conference A/V. Your story is enough.
Do I need to disclose financial relationships?
Only if you'll mention a company, product, or service you have a financial tie to. If so, add a line to your opening slide or say it when you start. No forms, no email. Speaking for a sponsor? Always show and say that relationship.
Any tips for a great CMF talk?
Open with a story, not your resume. Pick one big idea. Practice out loud at least twice. End with one thing people can do Monday. Repeat each audience question into the mic before you answer it. And smile, this room is on your side.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Check in at registration by last name and let us know you're speaking. Then find the A/V team at least 30 minutes before your session to test your slides and clicker.
Should I count on Wi-Fi during my talk?
Please don't. Make sure everything in your deck works offline, including fonts and images.
I'm on a panel or co-presenting. What do I need to do?
Each panelist confirms separately using the form above. Please connect with your co-presenters ahead of time so the session flows and finishes on time.
How will my bio and headshot be used?
In the program, the Event App, our website, and posts promoting your session. Your headshot is optional, but sessions with one tend to get more attention.
Can I promote my session?
Please do. Share it with your network and tag @ConciergeMedicineForum with #ConciergeMedicineForum or #FORDoctors. We'll share speaker graphics as we get closer.
Can I record my own session?
Ask us first. Just send a quick note through the contact page.
I need an accessibility accommodation.
Note it on the confirmation form or email us by October 1, 2027. We'll work with the venue on reasonable accommodations.
What should I wear?
Business casual. The rooms run cool, so a light layer is smart. Comfortable shoes are smarter.
Where do I park?
Free parking at the venue. There's no shuttle, so plan your rideshare or rental. Directions
Is there a green room?
No, on purpose. The best prep is being in the hallway with the people you're about to serve. Arrive 30 minutes early, check in with A/V, then go meet the room.
Do speakers get a special badge?
No. Everyone wears the same badge. CMF is a community, not a hierarchy.
How many people will be in the room?
It varies. General sessions have typically drawn about 175 to 250 people, breakouts roughly half that. No attendance is guaranteed.
Who's in the audience?
Physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, practice leaders, and some spouses. Who is in the room
Will my session be recorded or photographed?
It may be, including by attendees and AI note-taking tools. There's no opt-out, so keep confidential information off your slides. Speaker terms
Can I promote my company or product?
Sessions stay educational. You can say you're a CMF 2027 speaker, but please don't describe your company as approved or endorsed by CMF or CMT. No selling or contracts with attendees on site.
What if I can't make it?
Text (470) 478-6940 as soon as you can and provide a qualified substitute. We review every substitute and may accept them, adjust the session, or cancel it.
Can I share handouts?
We don't print handouts. Upload materials to the Event App instead.
Will attendees get my slides afterward?
Only if you say yes. When you upload, check "Okay to share" and we'll post your deck in the Event App for CMF participants after the event. PASTE_SLIDE_ACCESS_DATES
What meals are included?
Thursday and Friday lunch, Saturday continental breakfast, and snacks. Food may contain common allergens, so tell catering about restrictions.
Are there evening events?
No organized evening events. Anything outside the venue is independent of CMF.
When is the exhibitor hall open?
Set windows on Friday and Saturday, not during sessions. See this year's exhibitors. CMT does not vet or endorse sponsors or exhibitors.
Who do I contact?
Email editor@conciergemedicinetoday.org or text (470) 478-6940. More answers: Forum FAQs.
Speaker terms and disclaimers
- Speaking at CMF is voluntary and unpaid. Speakers cover their own travel, lodging, and expenses. Participation is subject to the Speaker Agreements (Section 10) and the event terms and Code of Conduct.
- If a speaker cannot present, the speaker must notify CMT as soon as possible and provide a qualified substitute, subject to CMT's approval. Sponsor-provided speakers are substituted by their sponsor. CMT may accept or decline a substitute, modify the session, or cancel it.
- Sessions must be educational and non-commercial. CMT may change session times, rooms, formats, or content, cancel a session, or withdraw an invitation.
- By presenting, you confirm you have the rights to your content. CMT is not responsible for speaker content.
- Speakers grant CMT a license to record, livestream, and transcribe their participation, and should expect capture by attendees, media, and AI note-taking tools. Speakers keep ownership of their original content.
- Do not include protected health information (PHI) or anything that could identify a patient in slides, materials, or form submissions.
- Speakers who mention a company, product, or service they have a financial relationship with must disclose it to the audience. Sponsor-provided speakers must always disclose their sponsor relationship. CMF is not a CME or CE provider.
- Speakers may not sell, take orders, collect payment, or sign contracts with attendees at the event, and may not describe their organization or products as vetted, approved, or endorsed by CMF or CMT.
- All attendees, guests, and speakers must be 21 or older.
- Content is educational and informational only and is not medical, legal, financial, tax, or accounting advice.
- CMT is an independent publication. CMT does not vet or endorse sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, or speakers, and sponsorship does not influence editorial coverage.
- Full terms: conciergemedicinetoday.net/tcpp