The 2025 Periop ConneCT delivered outstanding educational programming, signature social gatherings and elite networking events designed to foster community among attendees.
The Periop ConneCT is a premier event for perioperative professionals across the Northeast. Hosted by OR Today in partnership with AORN Connecticut Chapter 0701, the conference offered a weekend of continuing education, professional development, and networking.
Attendees were treated to CE-accredited sessions led by industry experts, an exhibit hall featuring top surgical vendors, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and thought leaders in the field.
“This year’s conference was outstanding!” MD Publishing Events Specialist Sydney Krieg said. “With over 30 different vendors and 115 attendees, it offered fantastic networking opportunities and truly engaging discussions. The educational sessions were informative and addressed relevant topics for every perioperative nurse. We love hosting events for our nursing communities as they bring such vibrant, positive energy to every show and carry that enthusiasm back to their departments.”
Attendees echoed her sentiments.
“We had a great time presenting at the Periop ConneCT Conference. The audience had great questions, and everyone was enthusiastic with the exercises. We would come back any time,” said Alex Papanastassiou, DPT Clinic Director, Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy.
“I really enjoyed being part of the conference. It was nice to connect, learn, and share with so many passionate perioperative professionals,” said Karrie Kernen MS-HPE, BSN, RN, CNOR, Baptist Health.
Attendees were asked to share three words to describe the 2026 Periop ConneCT conference.
- Well organized, friendliness of event hosts, quality topics.
- Professional, well done, informative.
- Educational, engaging, professional.
- Interesting, educational, motivating.
- Amazing, informative, educational.
- Convenient, engaging, affordable.
- Fun, interesting, informative.
The conference was approved for 6.5 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Surgical First Assistant, and Associate members of AST. This recognition does not imply that AST approves or endorses any product or products that are included in presentations.
For more information, visit periopconnect.com.
