Ambulatory Offerings at AORN Expo 2026

AORN Expo 2026 | April 11-14 | New Orleans

Your Destination for Ambulatory Surgery Nursing

ASCs are fast-paced, dynamic environments where efficiency, patient safety, and innovation intersect.

At AORN Expo 2026, the Ambulatory Hub and the Ambulatory Track at Leadership Summit are dedicated spaces created specifically to meet those challenges.

These unique learning experiences are designed to empower nurses, administrators, and ASC leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to excel in the growing field of ambulatory surgery.

How to Attend

  • Access to the Ambulatory Hub is included with general Conference and Leadership Summit registration types.
  • Access to the Ambulatory Track at Leadership Summit is exclusive to the Leadership Summit Registration Pass. It is not included with general Conference registration.

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ASC Hub: Practical Lessons & Solutions

The Ambulatory Hub is where all things ASC come together. This vibrant space is dedicated and designed for outpatient perioperative professionals of all experience levels.

Engage with ASC experts, explore the latest advancements, and gain insights tailored to nurses and professionals working in ASCs.

ASC Hub Key Topics

  • Accreditation Excellence: Strategies for implementing updated QUAD A standards
  • AORN Guideline Application in ASCs: Translating standards into everyday practice
  • Infection Prevention Policy Development for Compliance
  • OR Efficiency vs. Safety: Exploring the balance between speed and quality
  • Pediatric Surgery in ASCs: Addressing the unique needs of young patients
  • Pre-Op Risk Stratification: Moving beyond checklists to proactive planning
  • OR Efficiency vs. Safety: Exploring the balance between speed and quality
  • Sterilization & Disinfection Insights: What surveyors look for behind the scenes
  • Surgery Cancellation Prevention: Coordinating care to reduce same-day cancellations
  • And more! Full agenda will be released mid-November

Why Visit the ASC Hub?

  • Immerse in education designed specifically for outpatient surgery settings.
  • Pick up practical, ready-to-use skills you can put into action as soon as you get back to your facility.
  • Build connections with the industry leaders and ASC trailblazers shaping the future of surgical care

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The Ambulatory Track at Leadership Summit

The ASC Track at the AORN Leadership Summit is designed for ASC administrators, nurse leaders, and surgical professionals looking to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes at the facility level.

  • Learn from leading experts in ASC management and patient care.
  • Gain immediate, actionable strategies to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Expand your leadership skills to advance your career and ASC operations.

Key Topics Covered in ASC Leadership Sessions

  • AI in Revenue Cycle Management: What healthcare leaders need to know
  • Credentialing & Privileging: A critical competency for nurse leaders
  • Empowering Nurses in ASCs: Unlocking leadership and clinical potential
  • Leadership Fundamentals: Practical Back to Basics tips and tricks
  • Off-Site Sterile Processing: Rethinking traditional models for ASCs
  • And more! Full agenda will be released mid-November