Schedule At A Glance

*Agenda subject to change. Last updated: 1/14/2025

Monday, October 27
12:00 pm-5:00 pmRegistration Open
2:00 pm-5:00 pmPre-Conference Workshops
2:00 pm-5:00 pm Reverse Expo It’s like speed-dating for business!
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4:30 pm-5:30 pmReverse Expo Reception (open to Reverse Expo participants and participating vendors)
Tuesday, October 28
7:00 am-6:00 pmRegistration Open
7:30 amDoors Open for Breakfast/Keynote
7:45 amBreakfast Begins
8:00 am-9:00 amOpening Keynote Presentation
9:15 am-10:15 amBreakout Sessions
10:30 am-11:30 amBreakout Sessions
11:45 am-1:00 pmLuncheon Presentations
1:15 pm-2:15 pmBreakout Sessions
2:30 pm-6:00 pmPeriop Networking & Innovation Hub Open
3:00 pm-3:45 pmAfternoon Refreshment Break in the Hub
3:00 pm-5:00 pmExhibitor Presented CE Sessions
4:00 pm-4:30 pmPoster Presentations
4:30 pm-6:00 pmWelcome Reception in the Hub
Wednesday, October 29
7:00 am-5:30 pmRegistration Open
7:00 am-8:15 amBreakfast Presentations
8:30 am-9:30 amBreakout Sessions
9;45 am-10:45 amBreakout Sessions
11:00 am-3:30 pmPeriop Networking & Innovation Hub Open
11:15 am-12:00 pmPoster Presentations
11:30 am-12:30 pmPitchers & Pitches
11:30 am-3:30 pmExhibitor Presented CE Sessions
12:15 pm-1:15 pmPeer-to-Peer Roundtable Lunch Discussions
2:45 pm-3:30 pmDessert Break in the Hub
3:15 pm-3:30 pmNetworking Competition Prize Giveaways in the Hub
3:45 pm-4:00 pmOR Manager Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm-5:00 pmGeneral Session
TBDOR Manager’s Night Out: Stay tuned for more updates!
Thursday, October 30
7:00 am-12:00 pmRegistration Open
7:30 am-8:30 amBreakfast Presentations
8:45 am-9:45 amBreakout Sessions
10:00 am-11:00 amBreakout Sessions
11:15 am-12:15 pmClosing Keynote
12:15 pmConference Adjourns

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACKS

Leadership

The Leadership Track focuses on developing emotionally intelligent, adaptable perioperative leaders who balance self-care, mentorship, and regulatory compliance with long-term strategic planning.

Workforce NEW FOR 2025!

The Workforce Track exams staffing challenges, competency development, and the creation of a supportive, diverse workplace that supports a culture of safety.

Ambulatory Surgery

The Ambulatory Surgery Track explores key considerations for operational efficiency, specialty service, patient outcomes, and financial viability alongside market trend analysis of outpatient surgical facilities.

Perianesthesia Care

The Perianesthesia Care Track focuses on excellence in pre- and postanesthesia care through best practices in communication, collaboration, clinical care, and throughput operations across the continuum from preadmission through discharge from surgical/procedural area.

New Leader

The New Leader Track is designed to build foundational knowledge for emerging leaders in financial management, staff oversight, and clinical leadership, while promoting professional growth and credibility.

Recommended for leaders with less than 5 years experience or veterans seeking a refresher.

Business & Technology

The Business & Technology Track focuses on perioperative business practices through value-driven decision-making, inventory management, cost control, and adoption of innovative technologies.

General Interest – RETURNING IN 2025!

The General Interest Track features excellence in patient safety, care quality, infection prevention, and sterilization protocols alongside cutting-edge, vetted content from industry sponsors