With the HIMSS16 conference beginning on Monday in Las Vegas, it seemed completely natural when Elvis made an appearance at the CIO Forum, one of several all-day events held at the first day of the mega healthcare IT conference.

The following gallery highlights several scenes from day one.

Attendees were engaged at the HX360 Innovations Leaders Program.

Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions during the Physician IT Symposium on Monday.

Todd Dunn, director of innovation at Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare, spoke at today's Revenue Cycle Solutions Summit.

HIMSS held it's inaugural Women in Health IT Roundtable – Empowering Women in Health IT. 

Mostashari is the CEO and Founder of Aledade, Inc. and former National Coordinator for Health IT. Today he presented on achieving sustainable clinical innovation.

Maryann Cone, RN, MS, NEA-BC, Retired, Sharp Healthcare, was the opening Keynote Speaker at the Nursing Informatics Symposium.

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced a major interoperability pledge by top players in the health IT realm.

Attendees asked many questions at Monday's symposium events.

Day 1 attendees attended a host of educational events.

Healthcare Finance Managing Editor Beth Jones Sanborn was covering several educational events Monday.

The audience waits for Monday's keynote to begin.

The Connected Health Experience area.

The HIMSS Knowledge Centers focus on four areas: Clinical & Business Intelligence, Disaster Preparedness, Population Health and Revenue Cycle.

HIMSS Spot session: Marketing to Customers in an Uncertain Healthcare IT Marketplace.

The HIMSS16 Opening Reception was filled with excitement.

Attendees of the HIMSS16 Opening Reception enjoyed some music while they made aquaintances.