What Can AORN Expo 2026 Do for Your Career?
AORN Expo 2026 is more than a conference–it’s a gateway to professional growth and lifelong connections. Engage with the global perioperative community to exchange knowledge, refine skills, and gain insights from the brightest minds in surgical care.
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Benefits of Attending
- Build Your Network: Connect with thousands of perioperative professionals, from mentors to industry leaders, and form relationships that will support you throughout your career.
- Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive workshops and labs that help you apply the latest surgical techniques and handle advanced equipment.
- Earn Continuing Education Contact Hours: Gain CH through education sessions and hands-on workshops that elevate your practice and enhance patient outcomes. Fulfill your continuing education requirements with expert-led sessions on surgical advancements, patient safety, and more
- Leadership Development: Grow your leadership potential with dedicated sessions at the Leadership Summit, tailored for perioperative nurse leaders.
- Specialized Support for ASC Nurses: Dive into targeted education at the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Hub, designed for the unique challenges of outpatient surgical settings.
What to Expect: AORN Expo Highlights
Unmatched Educational Opportunities
With sessions designed by perioperative nurses for perioperative nurses, AORN Expo offers courses covering innovations in surgical techniques, infection prevention, evidence-based best practices, and more. Stay ahead of emerging trends and bring cutting-edge practices back to your facility.
- The Leadership Summit: Lead with Confidence: Join industry thought leaders at the Leadership Summit and participate in discussions on career growth, leadership skills, and personal development. This summit is tailored for those ready to take the next big step in their career.
- Ambulatory Hub: Specialized Support for ASC Nurses: A one-stop destination for nurses working in ASCs, this hub will provide targeted education to help you navigate the unique demands of ambulatory settings.
- Product Discovery and Vendor Engagement: Explore hundreds of exhibitors and test the latest surgical tools, technology, and healthcare innovations. Ask questions, interact with vendors, and find solutions that can improve outcomes in your facility.
- Exclusive Networking Events: From the welcome reception to specialized meetups, AORN Expo is designed to help you forge connections that last. This is your chance to network with influential perioperative leaders and peers from around the globe.
A Celebration of Perioperative Nurses from All Backgrounds
Every year, AORN Expo serves as a celebration of the vital work perioperative nurses do and the lasting impact they have on surgical care. The event embodies the core values of AORN, including:
- Inclusiveness: Nurses from all backgrounds, walks of life, and specialties come together to share their expertise and experiences.
- Excellence: AORN Expo showcases the highest standards of education, innovation, and patient care.
- Collaboration: Through networking events, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops, AORN Expo fosters meaningful connections that extend beyond the conference.
Who Should Attend AORN Expo 2026?
AORN Expo 2026 is designed for perioperative nurses at every level of their career, from new professionals looking to learn foundational skills to seasoned leaders interested in the latest industry trends.
Whether you’re an RN, CNOR, manager, or educator, you’ll find tailored sessions to enhance your practice.
This event is perfect for:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Certified Perioperative Nurses (CNORs)
- Nurse Educators
- Nurse Managers and Leaders
- Surgical Techs
- Anyone curious in becoming or learning about perioperative care
This Could be You!
Join us for the ideal blend of enjoyment and education tailored specifically for perioperative professionals. Discover why it’s a must-attend event by exploring highlights from Boston.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the world’s largest perioperative nursing event. AORN Expo 2026 offers the tools, resources, and inspiration to elevate your career and improve patient outcomes. Registration will open Fall 2025. Sign up to be notified when registration is live.
Each year, the AORN Foundation offers professional development grants – underwritten by generous donations from our Industry Partners – to provide assistance in attending Global Surgical Conference and Expo. Applications are available in the fall preceding the annual conference.
