AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2025 is set to take place in one of America’s most enlightened cities – Boston, Massachusetts.
April 5-8, 2025, perioperative nurses and health care professionals from around the world will come together for four days of dynamic learning, collaboration and inspiration.
This year’s theme: “Together We Rise”, embodies the unity and collective commitment of perioperative professionals to elevate patient care and the art and science of surgical nursing.
What is Expo 2025?
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo is the world’s largest perioperative conference uniting nurses and leaders from around the world for four days filled with education, inspiring guest speakers, advanced research, hands-on workshops, networking and more.
Whether you’re attending for the first time or you’re a seasoned attendee, this conference promises an unparalleled opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with industry leaders and engage with groundbreaking surgical innovations that will shape the future of perioperative care.
Here’s what’s in store:
- A dynamic four-day event covering a wide range of topics from specialized practices to broader health care issues. Hear from the top minds and leaders in the OR to discover the future of perioperative care.
- Engaging educational sessions with the opportunity to gain up to 200 contact hours with access to cutting edge evidence-based research.
- Hands-on workshops and interactive experiences to improve your performance in and out of the operating room – ensuring you and your team can deliver the highest quality of care.
- Career advancement with mentor opportunities, networking events and increased visibility in the perioperative community.
INSPIRING SPEAKERS
Each day at AORN Expo offers a full schedule of educational and networking activities.
Highlights include educational speaking sessions from some of the most innovative thinkers in health care and perioperative nursing, each offering unique insights into the future of nursing, health care and perioperative leadership.
Keynote Speakers
• Shola Richards
CEO & Founder, Go Together Global
• Marisa Hamamoto
Transformational Movement Artist, Speaker and Changemaker
• Phil Hansen
Multimedia Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator
Educational Sessions
AORN Expo 2025 will feature a plethora of the brightest and most innovative minds in perioperative care. Here’s a quick look at what’s in store:
• Ruth Shumaker, RN, BSN, CNOR – “Are You a Perioperative or OR Nurse?”
Ruth will guide nurses through the important distinctions between perioperative and operating room roles, emphasizing how embracing the title “perioperative nurse” fosters professional growth and unity across nursing specialties.
• Louie Ang, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR-SURG-OB – “To Infinity and Beyond: Advancing Perioperative Nursing Through Technology”
Louie delves into cutting-edge technology transforming perioperative practice, from AI-driven training to robotic systems, and reveals how leveraging these tools enhances patient care and optimizes workflows.
• Marissa Tierney, RN, MSN, PCNS-BC, CCRN – “From Chaos to Control: The Power of a Code Team Response to Intraoperative Emergencies”
Learn strategies for establishing a formal code team to ensure high-quality resuscitation during surgical events, using data-driven improvements to enhance patient outcomes and team cohesion.
AORN’s Comprehensive Educational Tracks
To meet the diverse needs of attendees, AORN Expo offers specialized education tracks designed to provide targeted learning experiences for nurses at every career stage:
- Leadership Summit: Gain full access to management-focused sessions and exclusive networking activities, along with all the benefits of the full conference.
- Ambulatory Hub: Gain access to specialized education sessions and networking opportunities tailored to outpatient surgery professionals.
- General Surgical Conference: Enjoy in-person access to all main conference education and activities, plus on-demand streaming for ultimate flexibility.
Exclusive Leadership Summit
The Leadership Summit is a highly anticipated conference within the larger AORN Expo experience, offering a platform for both emerging and established leaders to explore the business and management aspects of perioperative nursing.
Attendees can expect sessions led by thought leaders who specialize in empowering nurse leaders and addressing current industry challenges. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect:
- Leader-focused educational sessions tailored to enhance leadership skills
- Exclusive networking lounge dedicated to Leadership Summit attendees to share similar professional challenges and solutions.
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch for attendees to network informally
- Award-winning leadership posters showcasing innovative practices and research
- On-demand recordings of sessions for future reference
- Ambulatory leadership track featuring sessions that address the unique needs of leaders in ASCs and outpatient surgery settings.
The Expo Hall: A Hub for Innovation
One of the most anticipated events at AORN Expo is the exhibit hall experience. As one of the largest surgical trade shows in the country AORN Expo sees upwards of 8,000 attendees every year.
Attendees can participate in product demos, learn about new solutions to critical challenges and earn additional contact hours through in-booth educational presentations.
The Power of Networking
AORN Expo 2025 has been designed with multiple networking opportunities to ensure attendees can establish meaningful connections.
Whether you’re connecting with peers at a special reception, mingling in the first-time attendee lounge, or discussing ideas in the international lounge, networking is a vital part of the AORN Expo experience. Some standout networking events include:
- First-Time Attendee Reception & Lounge
- Young Professional, Specialty Assembly, and Chapter Meet Ups
- International Lounge for Global Attendees
- Speed Mentoring
- Volunteer Activities
- Poster Author Meet and Greet
- Expo Hall Opening Reception
