While in St. Louis
For more information on things to do during your visit to St. Louis, take a look at the Discover St. Louis website.
Conference app
We are utilizing Swapcard as the CleanMed mobile app. Attendees will receive a welcome email with information on how to gain access to Swapcard. Use your mobile phone to download the conference app, or search for “CleanMed” in the App Store or Google Play. Use the app to configure your profile, make connections, create your personal schedule of sessions, seek out which virtual exhibitors you would like to visit, and see who’s speaking.
To log in to the app, enter the email address you used to register for the event, and an email with a “magic sign-in link” will be sent to you. You will then set a password and can begin accessing the app content. If you’ve used Swapcard before, you may have a password associated with your account, or you can request a new “magic sign-in link.”
Conference registration
Registration will be open daily in Midway West of the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. For the complete conference agenda, visit the CleanMed website.
Registration hours:
Monday, May 11: 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 14: 7:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Dining
You can expect innovative creations from our CleanMed chef that utilize a variety of plant proteins and are inspired by flavors and cuisines from cultures around the world. As a reminder, the default menu is plant-forward. You indicated any different preferences you have during the registration process. Most meals will be served buffet style, but for the Environmental Excellence Dinner, those who selected meat-based meals will need to present their servers with their badge to receive their meal. If you have requested dietary accommodations, such as gluten-free, vegan, Kosher, or halal, please let a server know to receive further guidance.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices guided us in the planning and organization of CleanMed. We strive to continue to craft more inclusive and equitable events, and, through our evaluation process and future planning, this will continue to be a priority.
We are honored to host a diverse group of speakers representing a variety of insights, viewpoints, and lived experiences. Conference sessions were designed to engage different learning styles through smaller discussions, larger plenary gatherings, and interactive workshops. During planning, we’ve done our best to ensure there is universal access, including but not limited to closed captioning, a room for nursing, and accessible colors and contrast on our website and virtual app. Signs and other communications throughout the conference use welcoming and inclusive language. We are also gathering demographic information from participants to continue to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of CleanMed.
We are offering a virtual registration option for those who won’t be joining us in person, and we will be livestreaming all plenary sessions and some breakout sessions through our event platform/mobile app.
We acknowledge the land where the conference is being held, the traditional and ancestral homeland of The Osage Nation.
We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
Exhibits: Solutions showcase
We will have in-person exhibitors again this year. Please take a moment to connect with our exhibitors in Midway West of the St. Louis Union State hotel before, during, and after the conference.
Fun run
Join the fun at 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, with a guided run through downtown St. Louis. The run will take an estimated 30 – 45 minutes, and a limited number of spots are available. Meet in Midway West by registration.
Invite-only sessions
Why are some sessions listed as invite-only?
Some sessions are designed as focused working meetings for specific groups or initiatives. While not open to all attendees, these sessions support deeper collaboration and help advance work across the health care sustainability field.
If interested in more information, please find the contact name in the session in Swapcard.
Location: Conference venue & hotel
St. Louis Union Station
1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-1234
Hotel check-in: 4 p.m.
Hotel checkout: 11 a.m.
Nursing room & gender neutral bathrooms location
If you need access to our private nursing room while at the conference, please visit the registration desk in Midway West to obtain the key. The nursing room is located in Midway 11. Gender neutral bathrooms are available off of Midway West. There is a family bathroom on the second floor off of the Grand Hall.
Parking at the hotel
The St. Louis Union Station has valet parking available for $50 per car/night or self-parking for $44 per car/night.
Photography at the conference
Several CleanMed sessions will be audio and video recorded, livestreamed, photographed, published, and archived. As such, conference participants and speakers grant CleanMed, Practice Greenhealth, and any affiliates permission for recording and use of this footage or images taken throughout the event for promotional purposes, published materials, social media, etc.
Poster sessions: Quick insights & Q&A
Poster sessions will be held in the Pegram space on Thursday afternoon, immediately following lunch. Enjoy a dessert as you learn about a wide variety of topics with 5- to 10-minute speaker presentations with five minutes for questions.
Presentation archiving
All plenary sessions and several breakout sessions will be livestreamed as shown on our website. The sessions that are livestreamed will be recorded and available to view for registered attendees on the CleanMed mobile app and virtual platform through Dec. 31, 2026. All session slides will also be posted.
Program/agenda
For the full CleanMed program/agenda, please visit the conference website. You’ll find a mix of plenaries, breakout sessions, new case study clinics, and collaborative networking formats designed to support both learning and connection.
What’s new in the CleanMed 2026 program?
This year’s agenda introduces new formats designed for more practical learning, deeper collaboration, and momentum that continues beyond the conference.
- Case Study Clinics (Wednesday afternoon): A new, fast-paced format featuring 16 real-world case studies delivered in 20-minute segments. Each 60-minute block includes two clinics; attendees are encouraged to stay for both or move between topics to match their interests.
- Structured networking & peer exchange: You’ll see more opportunities for connection built into the agenda, including Regional Roundtable Exchanges and other small-group discussions designed for peer problem-solving and shared learning.
- Working sessions & collaborative formats: In addition to traditional sessions, CleanMed includes collaborative formats where participants work together to tackle challenges, co-develop ideas, and advance progress beyond the conference.
QR codes
We are pleased to bring back a way to connect with attendees this year. You’ll notice your registration badge has a QR code printed on it. With the CleanMed app’s built-in QR code scanning, attendees can seamlessly connect and exchange contact information with others. From the home page of the app, click the QR code in the center of the bottom menu, grant the app access to your camera, and point it at another attendee’s QR code to add them to your contacts. Collected contacts can be exported into a spreadsheet post-event. See more information here.
Relaxation room
Take a step away from the excitement of the conference to reset in the relaxation room, basking in the greenery and quiet. Escape from your electronic devices, grab a floor pillow or comfy chair, and recharge with some mindful breaths or movement. The relaxation room is located in the Missouri Pacific room on the and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day of the conference. Please turn off your mobile devices before entering.
Social media
Follow Practice Greenhealth on LinkedIn for inspiration and connection. Use #CleanMed2026 to be part of the discussion before, during, and after CleanMed.
Sustainability
Our commitment to the environment and social responsibility extends to how we’re planning and executing the conference. From carbon offsets to prioritizing local and sustainably sourced food to water bottle refill stations, we’re looking forward to bringing you our most sustainable CleanMed yet. Please visit the sustainability page on our website to learn more.
Time zone
St. Louis, Missouri, observes Central Daylight Time (GMT-5).
Travel options to the conference hotel
Reminder: All U.S. travelers will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to board commercial flights within the United States.
By public transit
Start at St. Louis Lambert Airport MetroLink Station.
Terminal 1: near Exit Door 1
Terminal 2: Via parking garage
Take Red Line toward downtown and get off at Union Station
Travel time: 30-35 minutes
Cost: $2.50-$3.00 one way
By rideshare
We encourage you to ride with other colleagues who may arrive around the same time. Estimated prices for a trip via Lyft or Uber from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to the St. Louis Union Station will be around $30-$50.
Weather
At the beginning of May, St. Louis has an average low temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit and an average high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. We recommend packing some clothing layers, as meeting room temperatures may vary throughout the event.
Wellness: Well-Being for Impact at CleanMed
We created the Well-Being for Impact initiative to support inner development and collective resilience across the Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth network. At its heart, the initiative is about nurturing the people who are driving change, because sustainable systems require sustainable people and relationships.
Look for the Well-Being for Impact icon on the CleanMed agenda for sessions and activities that explore fostering inner growth for transformative change. These sessions are opportunities for reflection, connection, and renewal. Please visit the initiative page on our website to learn more.
Featured session: Ground and move wellness session
Wednesday, May 13, from 7-7:45 a.m. in the Missouri Pacific room.
Start your day off right by nourishing your nervous system through guided breathing techniques, practical yoga, and movement you can do right at your desk with Health Care Without Harm’s very own Stacia Clinton, a certified yoga instructor and mindfulness coach. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to move and stretch. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to stand and sit independently.
Wi-Fi
Free, onsite Wi-Fi is available to CleanMed attendees in meeting rooms and the registration area.
Network: Curio Meeting
Password: 1820