Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL
Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Conference 2026
MTEC will be attending MHSRS! This is the premier military or civilian meeting that focuses specifically on the unique medical needs of the Warfighter. The event provides a collaborative setting for the exchange of information between military providers with deployment experience, research and academic scientists, international partners, and industry on research and related health care initiatives falling under the topic areas of Combat Casualty Care, Military Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Information Sciences, Military Infectious Diseases, and the Radiation Health Effects. Learn more at https://www.mhsrs.net/
Date & Time
August 3 - 6, 2026
MTEC at MHSRS
We’re excited to return to MHSRS 2026 and have big plans in the works!
MTEC Reception
We're bringing back our annual reception! This year’s event will once again be a can’t-miss evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration on Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm - 8pm ET. Registration fills quick so stay tuned for a chance to attend!
Applications to do a demonstration at the reception are open: https://forms.gle/tzsCJHY27pt2Cj7K8
Visit Us at Booth #707
Stop by our booth to meet the MTEC team and learn how we're accelerating military medical innovation through collaboration.
Member Showcase in Booth #707
Interested in showcasing your work as an MTEC Member? Sign-up for the Member Showcase at https://forms.gle/vsacn7hW5EWa1RxP7.
One-on-One Meetings
Want dedicated time with the MTEC team? One-on-one meetings will be available for MHSRS attendees. Sign up at [registration is opening soon]. Please note that, due to time constraints, we're only able to support one 1-on-1 meeting per person. However, all MTEC staff will be present at the MTEC booth in the MHSRS exhibit hall (Booth # 707). Please plan to stop by!
To discuss MTEC membership > Schedule time with Kim Olsen
To discuss funding opportunities and ask technical questions > Schedule time with Dr. Chuck Hutti
To schedule a meeting with MTEC’s Chief Science Officer or Chief Business Development, please email support@mtec-sc.org with “MHSRS” in the subject line and let us know who you’d like to meet with and provide a brief description of what you would like to discuss:
- Lauren Palestrini, PhD, MTEC Chief Science Officer
- Chris Steele, PhD, MTEC Chief Business Development
If your schedule is packed, feel free to simply stop by Booth #707 and say hello.
Mixer at the Castillo Event Information
Mixer in the Castillo Event Information
Join us inside the Castillo de San Marcos, located in the heart of the St. Augustine Atrium, for an evening of networking, cocktails, and conversation at the intersection of military medicine and medical innovation. Connect with leaders across defense health, academia, and industry as we toast to innovation and collaboration.
Location
The Castillo de San Marcos is located inside the St. Augustine Atrium at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. This striking indoor replica of the historic 17th-century fort sits at the center of the atrium’s cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial architecture with stone walls and lanterns.
Reception Entrance
Look for the stone bridge on the side of the Castillo. Event signage will guide you to the entrance.
Registration will open soon.