Join us in Nashville from March 9-12, where "Making your Mark" takes center stage. The event will unite perioperative nurses from around the globe for an exhilarating four-day experience filled with unparalleled education, inspiration, networking opportunities, and fun.
What to Expect
From in-depth conversations to rapid-fire workshops, these 4-days will reignite your passion for the practice.
Featured Speakers
Meet the trailblazers and motivators who are shaping the future of surgery – more being added daily!
Princess Sarah Culberson
Humanitarian, Actress, Author of "A Princess Found"
Princess Sarah Culberson is a renowned international thought leader, TEDx speaker, artist, and educator known for her work on biracial and cultural identity, as well as her advocacy for Sierra Leone.
Jia Jiang
Inspirational and Emotional Intelligence Speaker
Jiang stepped out of the corporate world and his biggest fear was rejection. He soon discovered that rejection can be much less painful than we believe, and that the fear of rejection is much more destructive than we know.
Chad Foster
Author and Award-Winning Business Leader
Chad was the first blind graduate of the Harvard Business School leadership program. Today, he entertains audiences with his keynote presentations, while breaking down the anatomy of resilience and encourages his audiences to push through setbacks.
Jessica Buchanan
Author, Speaker, Survivor, and Coach
Jessica survived a horrific abduction in Somalia. She went on to write, co-host a podcast, and supports other former hostages and their families.
Choose Your Journey
Meet your people and have fun doing it
I had an absolute blast! I feel so re-energize and can't wait to bring the things I learned back to my facility to share with my team and colleagues." - Past Attendee
- Evening Parties
- Volunteer Activities
- Mentor Program
- Scavenger Hunt and Competitions
- Chapter and Specialty Assembly Meet Ups
Explore Nashville
Music, food, and art. It doesn't get better than that.Melodies play around every corner and there's a host of eclectic, locally sourced restaurants to sample. Shop, golf, or zipline through trees in this colorful Music City.
Join Periop Peers Next Year in Nashville, TN
March 9-12, 2024
Start Your Nashville Adventure
As we return to “Music City USA,” local ambassador Elizabeth J. Williams, MSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA, shares some insider tips on music, food, culture, and under-the-radar attractions you can check out.
Dual Ambulatory Options
For professionals in ambulatory surgery, AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2024 offers two distinct pathways. Read more about those pathways.
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