The 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, held from April 5-8 in Boston, Massachusetts, brought together perioperative professionals from around the world for four days of education, innovation, and networking. Hosted by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), the event focused on advancing surgical care and fostering professional growth.
Conference highlights included cutting-edge clinical education sessions and a leadership summit. Attendees had access to more than 60 continuing education contact hours through sessions, posters, and hands-on activities. The conference also offered specialized tracks.
Attendees engaged in sessions covering the latest in robotic-assisted surgery, infection prevention, and minimally invasive techniques. The conference emphasized evidence-based practices and emerging technologies shaping the future of perioperative care.
The Leadership Summit featured keynote speaker Mike Lee, a renowned leadership coach, who inspired attendees to reach new heights in perioperative care. The summit provided strategies to build high-performing teams and navigate complex healthcare challenges.
The conference showcased international perspectives, with presentations representing countries such as Nigeria, Sweden, Australia, and Portugal. Notably, Johnson & Johnson hosted a Chinese nursing delegation, and nurses from Japan participated, highlighting the event’s global reach.
The expo floor buzzed with activity as attendees explored the latest surgical technologies and connected with industry leaders. Interactive workshops and hands-on labs allowed participants to apply new techniques and tools directly relevant to their practice. Networking events included evening parties, volunteer activities, mentor programs, and speed networking sessions, fostering connections among perioperative professionals.
Attendees took to LinkedIn to share praise for the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo.
Cassie Scott, a perioperative charge nurse manager, expressed her enthusiasm: “This week’s AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo in Boston was an amazing experience. This was not just attending a conference, this is being part of a community where like-minded people share the same passion and enthusiasm and strive to continuously learn, improve practices, adopt new technologies, and enhance patient care.”
Melissa Vibberts, MPS, director of brand management at Beekley Medical, shared: “AORN is one of my favorite conferences to attend, I am so happy that our leadership team was there to experience the energy firsthand!”
Marisa Hamamoto, a keynote speaker and founder of Infinite Flow Dance, shared her experience: “What an honor to be a keynote speaker at AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo 2025. Thank you to the 3500 nurses in the audience for sharing time and space with me.”
The AORN LinkedIn account expressed gratitude: “What an incredible success! AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2025 wouldn’t have been possible without the passion, energy, and dedication of our amazing perioperative nurses and the entire periop community.”
David Wyatt, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, CEO and executive director at AORN, added: “Thank you to everyone who brought their dedication and enthusiasm for perioperative care to #AORN2025! From the packed sessions to powerful keynotes, hands-on learning to heartfelt connections, this is what Together We Rise looks like.”
Mark your calendars for the next AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, scheduled for April 11-14, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Building on the success of the 2025 conference, the upcoming event promises to deliver another enriching experience for perioperative professionals worldwide.
