Dr. James Dargin Memorial Critical Care Conference

For more than 20 years, our annual Critical Care Conference has brought together a diverse group—from EMS providers to critical care nurses—to explore the latest advances in high-acuity care. This day-long event held at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, features world-renowned experts sharing insights across a wide range of subspecialties, including vascular management, eye trauma, burns, human factors, and the evolving future of critical care transport.

Attendees gain practical, immediately applicable knowledge as well as opportunities to earn continuing education credits. Many return year after year for the high-quality content, collaborative environment, and unmatched access to leaders shaping the field of critical care.

We’re excited to announce that our 2026 Critical Care Conference will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA. The 2026 theme is all about getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Inspired by Dr. Eric Benoit’s unforgettable 2025 talk, this year’s conference invites clinicians to lean into pressure, uncertainty, and the moments that ultimately make us better. Attendees can expect a high-impact day featuring sessions on Neonatal Critical Care, Pediatric Emergencies, High-Risk Obstetrics, Trauma (physical and psychological), and Human Factors.