The Southeast Councils Annual Conference is approved for 6 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.
The Southeast Councils of AORN the 2025 conference will be held on November 1-2, 2025, at the World Golf Village Renaissance in St. Augustine, Florida.
Building on the success of their inaugural conference in 2024, this year’s event will celebrate “The Power of You: Circles of Care.” The 2024 conference saw groundbreaking achievements, including the merging of North and South Carolina Councils, the introduction of bills mandating the evacuation of surgical smoke in Florida and South Carolina, and the selection of two Southeast nurses to receive Daisy Awards.
In 2025, the conference will continue to focus on the collective power of perioperative nurses. Attendees will explore the critical role nurses play in advocating for patients and their colleagues. The theme “Circles of Care” will highlight how perioperative nurses create safe, supportive environments for patients and each other, ensuring high-quality care through every procedure.
This year’s event will also mark the inclusion of Tennessee as the newest state joining the conference, further emphasizing the strength of collaboration. Organizers are aiming for an even larger turnout in 2025, with more exhibitors, attendees, and presentations. Registration details will be released closer to the event.
For more information, visit southeastperiop.com.
About Southeast Councils of AORN
The Southeast Councils of AORN brings together perioperative nurses from multiple states to enhance patient safety, foster collaboration, and advance the profession. The annual conference has become a key event for education and advocacy, empowering nurses to make a difference in their practices and communities.
