Schedule at a Glance
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2027 | April 10-13 | Philadelphia, PA
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Plan your experience at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2027 in Philadelphia.
Explore four days of education sessions, keynote speakers, networking events, and the expansive Expo Hall showcasing the latest in perioperative nursing innovation.
Below is a convenient day-by-day schedule at a glance for both the general Conference and the Leadership Summit to help you maximize your time and ensure you don’t miss any key sessions.
AORN Expo 2027 Conference Schedule
Includes access to Ambulatory & Educator Hubs.
Friday, April 9 – Registration & Welcome Events
| Time | General Conference, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Connection Hub Activities |
Saturday, April 10 – Opening Ceremony, Education, & Kick Off Party
| Time | General Conference, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 6:00 am – 5:00 am | Registration Open |
| 7:00 am – 3:00 pm | Connection Hub Activities |
| 7:30 – 9:00 am | Specialty Assembly Meetings |
| 8:00 – 10:00 am | Education Sessions |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | General Session: Opening Ceremony & Keynote |
| 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Specialty Assembly Meetings |
| 1:30 – 5:30 pm | Education Sessions |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | AORN Congress: First Forum |
| 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm | Kick Off Party |
Sunday, April 11 – Education, Celebration, & Expo Hall Opening
| Time | General Conference, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Reverse Trade Show (application required) |
| 7:00 am – 2:00 pm | Connection Hub Activities |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Specialty Assembly Meetings |
| 8:00 am – 12:30 pm | Education Sessions |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | AORN Congress: Second Forum |
| 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | General Session: AORN Celebration & Keynote |
| 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Expo Hall Opening Reception |
Monday, April 12 – Education, Keynote, Expo Hall, & Foundation Party
| Time | General Conference, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 9:00 am | Connection Hub Activities |
| 7:00 am – 3:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Specialty Assembly Meetings |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Expo Hall Power Hour for Leadership Summit & MGR+ Attendees |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Education Sessions |
| 8:30 am – 11:30 am | Student Program |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Expo Hall Open, featuring 300+ exhibitors plus Exhibitor Presented CE Sessions, the Learning Lab, and Education Theaters |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | AORN Congress: First House of Delegates |
| 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Education Sessions |
| 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm | General Session: AORN Foundation Day & Keynote |
| 8:00 am – 11:00 pm | AORN Foundation Party (ticket required) |
Tuesday, April 13 – Expo Hall & Closing Session
| Time | Leadership Summit, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Connection Hub Activities |
| 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Expo Hall, featuring 300+ exhibitors plus Exhibitor Presented CE Sessions, the Learning Lab, and Education Theaters |
| 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm | AORN Congress & General Session: Second House of Delegates & Closing Ceremony |
AORN Expo 2027 Leadership Summit Schedule
Includes access to Ambulatory Leadership Summit. Explore more Leadership Summit details.
Friday, April 9 - Registration & Welcome Events
| Time | Leadership Summit, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Connection Hub Activities |
Saturday, April 10 – Opening Ceremony, Leadership Development, & Networking
| Time | Leadership Summit, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 6:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Open |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:15 am – 10:00 am | Education Sessions |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | General Session: Opening Ceremony & Keynote |
| 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm | Education Sessions |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | AORN Congress: First Forum |
| 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm | Kick-Off Party |
Sunday, April 11 – General Sessions, Leadership Development, & Expo Hall Opening
| Time | Leadership Summit, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Reverse Trade Show (application required) |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | AORN Congress: Second Forum |
| 9:15 am – 11:45 am | Education Sessions |
| 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | General Session: AORN Celebration & Keynote |
| 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Expo Hall Opening Reception |
Monday, April 12 – AORN Foundation Day, Leadership Development, & Expo Hall
| Time | Leadership Summit, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Expo Hall Power Hour for Leadership Summit & MGR+ Attendees |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Expo Hall Open, featuring 300+ exhibitors plus Exhibitor Presented CE Sessions, the Learning Lab, and Education Theaters |
| 11:00 am – 11:45 am | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Education Sessions |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | AORN Congress: First House of Delegates |
| 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm | General Session: AORN Foundation Day & Keynote |
| 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm | AORN Foundation Party (ticket required) |
Tuesday, April 13 – General Session, Expo Hall, & Closing Session
| Time | General Conference, Schedule-at-a-Glance |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 10:15 am | Education Sessions |
| 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | Expo Hall Open, featuring 300+ exhibitors plus Exhibitor Presented CE Sessions, the Learning Lab, and Education Theaters |
| 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm | AORN Congress & General Session: Second House of Delegates & Closing Ceremony |
