Location & Travel - SHSMD Connections 2026

The AHA and SHSMD are offering special meeting discounts for all attendees of the SHSMD Connections 2026 Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD over the dates of September 27 – 30, 2026. Fares are available 3 days pre/post the meeting dates. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) or go online to one of our preferred airlines directly to receive these special fares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the conference located?
- Baltimore Convention Center: 1 West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Ground Transportation
- Taxis and Uber/Lyft are available from the airport. Rates change based on day and time. Average cost for UberX ranges between $35-$50 one-way.
- MARC Light Rail from BWI to Camden Station: You can take the MARC Penn Line directly from BWI Airport to Camden Station in about 26 minutes, with trains running every 30 minutes. Fee: $2 one-way.
- Onsite parking is available near the Baltimore Convention Center ranging between $10-$36 per day. Learn more here.
- There is also onsite parking at either hotel averaging $36 per day.
Airports
- The nearest airport to Baltimore Convention Center is Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI), approximately 7.9 miles away.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is about 40 miles southwest of Baltimore, roughly a one-hour drive.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 55 miles southwest of Baltimore and just over a one-hour drive.
Are there any air travel or car discounts?
- Special discounts are available. See below for more information.
Is there a group rate for booking my hotel room?
- SHSMD has discounted room blocks at two hotels connected to the Baltimore Convention Center. Both room blocks have the same rate of $254 per night, plus taxes. Hotel block information and reservation links are shared in your registration confirmation email.

United Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts off published airfares for the SHSMD 2026 Annual Meeting.

To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZR8E914230.

United reservations and ticketing are also available by calling the United Meetings Reservations Desk Monday – Friday at 800-426-1122. You will need to provide: The Z Code (ZR8E) and Agreement Code (914230) at time of booking. The booking fee is waived for all Meeting reservations.

MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings Discount code.

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer SHSMD 2026 ANNUAL MEETING attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 9/24/2026 to 10/3/2026.

Eligible Travelers can earn Rapid Rewards bonus points to use for reward flights.

As a benefit of our partnership, travelers will receive 25% more Rapid Rewards bonus points1 on all qualifying flights2 booked via SWABIZ between 6/26/2025 and 9/24/2026 and flown to or from Baltimore, MD between 9/24/2026 thru 10/3/2026.

^{1 Traveler’s Rapid Rewards account number must be entered at the time of booking a qualifying flight or prior to travel to earn such Rapid Rewards bonus points for that flight. Changes made to the itinerary after purchase may eliminate qualification for the bonus points.}

^{2 Qualifying flights include flights booked and flown through Southwest and flights paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards or travel funds, and with no portion of the purchase price paid for with Rapid Rewards points or Rapid Rewards Business Points.}