Important information regarding the official 2026 SOMSA Hotel
The Special Operations Medical Association can conduct high-quality meetings at desirable locations for a reasonable fee because of a block of hotel rooms contracted for meeting attendees. In exchange for filling the required number of sleeping rooms, SOMA can use the hotel and convention center meeting space at no or reduced costs, thus keeping registration fees low. In addition, meeting attendees receive a reduced rate for their sleeping rooms. Please make your reservations using the links below to book directly with the hotels. Reservations made outside of the SOMSA room blocks are not counted towards our room’s pickup.
Rooms may sell out prior to the cutoff date, so please make your reservations early. The negotiated SOMSA rates will not be available after the cut-off date listed below.
SOMA does not now nor has ever sold registration information or data on attendees. If you receive any emails that suggest that attendee data has been compiled and can be purchased, this is a fraudulent, phishing email. Please do not click on any link in these emails and delete from your inbox.
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
BOOK YOUR ROOM BEFORE APRIL 3, 2026!
Completely transformed boasting an innovative contemporary style, the Raleigh Marriott City Center provides an unforgettable experience for your next urban adventure. Connected to the Silver–LEED Certified Raleigh Convention Center in the heart of downtown, we are amidst the city’s rich history and cultural attractions. Step inside our hotel’s spacious great room lobby with complimentary Wi-Fi, designed to spark inspiration, productivity and social interaction. Our award-winning restaurant and bar highlight local ingredients and hand-crafted cocktails. Stunningly reimagined guest rooms and suites feature sleek décor, wall-mounted flat-screen 55″ TVs and modern workspaces. Some accommodations offer breathtaking sunset and skyline views. Stop by our Starbucks or 24-hour fitness center. Utilize state-of-the-art meeting venues for your next event. A modern relaxing retreat in a dynamic downtown setting, our hotel is the perfect place to center your experiences, business, or pleasure.
SOMA Group Room Rate is $248 USD exclusive of tax. Standard Rate online booking.
Marriott Per Diem online booking.
Onsite Parking: Valet parking USD $30 per night in underground parking with 7-foot height clearance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
BOOK YOUR ROOM BY APRIL 3, 2026!
The Sheraton hotel is within a block of the convention center and event venues. Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar, the on-site restaurant, offers traditional comfort food and pizzas cooked on a wood-fired oven. Start your morning with a full American breakfast and cup of espresso at Café Siena. Streamline the workday with our free Wi-Fi, full-service business center and innovative event venues.
SOMA Group Room Rate is $239 USD exclusive of tax. Standard Rate online booking.
Sheraton Per Diem online booking.
Homewood Suites Raleigh Downtown
200 W. Davies Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
To make a reservation call 1-800-445-8667 and reference SOMA. Online booking links coming soon.
Regular rooms are also available at a rate of $234 per night.
Tempo by Hilton Downtown
200 W. Davies Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
To make a reservation call 1-800-445-8667 and reference SOMA. Online booking links coming soon.
Regular rooms are also available at a rate of $234 per night.
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
600 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
Please Be Wary: SOMA Spam Emails
It has come to the attention of the SOMA team that some attendees have been receiving emails from solicitors offering to sell attendee information for various fees. These are not official communications and should be disregarded as spam. SOMA will never contact you about purchasing attendee information. While we are making efforts to prevent solicitors from contacting attendees of the 2026 Training, Education, & Scientific Assembly, it is possible that you may still receive these messages. We encourage you to move these items to your Spam or Junk folder and block their senders. We apologize for the confusion these solicitations may cause. Nevertheless, we look forward to seeing you this May in Raleigh!
Registration is now Open!
The SOMA Program Committee has put together a top notch training schedule that includes over 55 lab offerings and over 160 track presentations focusing on building the fundamentals of training globally, medical personnel will need to be prepared to stage and execute interagency planning. A full schedule will be posted to this site in the near future.
Tracks are concurrent sessions broken down the following categories: Military Special Operations Forces, Austere Resuscitative Surgical Care, Brain Health, Medical Support of Irregular Warfare, Tactical Emergency Medical Services, Research, Human Performance and Resiliency, and International. Registration for one day or the full conference gets you access to all track presentations and social events. Labs require an additional fee as there is limited capacity in each lab to ensure an appropriate student to faculty ratio for the subject matter.
Labs are in-depth, hands-on education and training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of SOF medics and those working in austere environments.