AORN Events

AORN Center for Perioperative Leadership and national productivity expert Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN have teamed up for insightful leadership series to help you fine tune your understanding of financial and operational concepts vital to your success in your role

This panel will focus on how nurse leaders can create and implement successful smoke management programs in their facilities.

Whether you're already a devoted researcher, or curious about how you might make your mark on perioperative practice through a research project, join your colleagues at AORN's annual Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium taking place online over two 4-hour sessions, January 21 & 22, 2026.

This webinar will explore the psychology of change and offer practical strategies for effective implementation—focusing on support from staff, leadership, and policy levels.

Join a panel of multi-level leaders as they discuss creating a unified environment while making impactful decisions regarding operational and clinical goals. They’ll share how they’ve seen positive impacts on surgical outcomes and strategic initiatives through their partnership.

Local, interactive Guidelines Workshops are a perfect opportunity for any member of the perioperative team to develop their understanding of the latest AORN Guidelines updates, learn tips for implementation, and experience hands-on demos of the latest OR technology.

Join AORN for a 1.5-day virtual live advanced course for Medical Laser Safety Officers to ensure you have the most current information and tools to safeguard your colleagues and patients — and be successful in this important leadership role.

Perioperative and procedural teams who use lasers are invited to join AORN for a half-day, virtual live training to understand and implement evidence-based laser safety processes. This course meets annual training requirements and provides guidance to keep yourself and your patients safe.

Rub elbows with some of the brightest minds in our industry and immerse yourself in the business/management side of perioperative nursing.

AORN's annual conference will bring thousands of perioperative nurses and professionals from across the globe for four days of education, inspiration, networking and celebration.