2025 TQIP Conference shortlist: 5 sessions & trauma leadership networking event

Want to make the most of your visit to the 15th Annual TQIP Conference in Chicago?

We’ve gathered five conference sessions we’re looking forward to, a unique trauma leadership networking opportunity and other info you don’t want to miss.

Let’s dive in.

1. TQIP sessions we’re looking forward to

The 2025 TQIP Conference will be November 8th to 10th in Chicago, Illinois. Here are five sessions throughout the event we’re especially looking forward to.

Saturday, November 8

New Fields, Same Goal: Preparing for 2026 Changes
10:00–11:30 AM | Grand Ballroom
Moderator:
Amy Svestka, BA, CSTR

Advancing PI through Teamwork
10:00–11:30 AM | Regency CD
Moderator:
Jorie Klein, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN

AI in Trauma: From Tool to Teammatemwork
2:15–3:15 PM | Grand GHIJ
Moderator:
Kristen Staudenmayer, MD, MS, FACS

Quality Starts Here: Trauma Teams as System Change Leaders
2:15–3:15 PM | Regency AB
Moderator:
Mike Chang, MD, FACS

Sunday, November 9

Investing Wisely: Building Teams for Long-Term Impact
9:30 AM–11 PM | Crystal Ballroom
Moderator:
Moderator: Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS

2. You’re invited to connect with fellow trauma leaders at the Trauma TEAMS reception

You’re invited to the Trauma TEAMS Scholarship reception hosted by ATS, STN, TCAA & NQS.

This reception will be the perfect opportunity to:

  • Strengthen connections with trauma leaders and program peers.
  • Meet the leaders of the organizations behind the Trauma TEAMS scholarship for trauma leadership: ATS, STN, TCAA & NQS.
  • Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a host bar.

📅 Save the Date!

Trauma TEAMS Scholarship Reception
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

The Living Room Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Join your peers and connect with others dedicated to advancing trauma leadership.
RSVP here (optional).

3. Visit the Trauma TEAMS & NQS booths

While you are at TQIP 2025, stop by the NQS booth #540 to:

  • Meet the NQS Team 
  • Get a demo of the NQS trauma platform and learn more about NQS’ modern trauma registry & PI platform, upcoming burn registry and how we approach dedicated support.
  • Help a great cause. Visit the booth to see how NQS will donate to the fantastic Trauma Survivor’s Network charity in your name.

And right next door will be the Trauma TEAMS Scholarship booth #541, where you can:

  • Learn more about the Trauma TEAMS trauma leadership scholarships for new and experienced trauma leaders
  • Join the waitlist for the 2026 Scholarship to be among the first notified when the next applications open 
  • Learn more about the 2025 Scholars and how you can support or participate in the next cohort.

Together, NQS, and the Trauma TEAMS scholarship, along with partners ATS, STN, & TCAA, are driving the future of trauma leadership, data, and collaboration.

Stop by and be part of it!

Can’t make it to the conference?

Not attending the TQIP conference this year? No problem.

You can still connect with us. Reach out by email, chat with us via the chat in the lower right of this page, or schedule a demo for the NQS trauma registry platform.

You can also find out more about Trauma TEAMS trauma leadership scholarships and join the waitlist to be among the first to know when 2026 applications open.

Advancing trauma program leadership

Excellence in trauma care depends on teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

The sessions and events at TQIP 2025 bring trauma professionals together to advance leadership, performance improvement, and data-driven care.

Stop by the NQS and Trauma TEAMS Scholarship booths and save the date for the Trauma TEAMS reception to connect with others in the trauma community, explore new solutions, and join the shared mission of improving outcomes for trauma programs.

Mark Feinberg
Mark

Mark is the CEO of NQS and an experienced entrepreneurial leader with a successful history working in the Hospital & Health Care industry.

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