AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo | New Orleans, LA, April 11-14, 2026
Experience immersive education, inspiration, networking, and more!
Our annual surgical conference unites perioperative nurses from around the globe for an exhilarating four-day experience filled with education, innovation, inspiration, and networking. Be part of this transformative event dedicated to advancing perioperative nursing and elevating your practice.
What’s In It For You?
Four days of learning where you can earn continuing education contact hours, networking opportunities, a focus on sharpening critical skills, the engaging Expo Hall, and plenty of fun to ignite your perioperative nursing practice.Michelle Poler
Keynote Speaker
Michelle Poler
Keynote Speaker
Pick Your Pathway at AORN Expo 2026
Dynamic Networking and Exciting Activities
"My first Expo changed the complete trajectory of my career. It means everything to have this community of people that come together and share best practices and give you these fun, exciting ideas that you can take back." – Alyssa Albright, Clinical Practice Coordinator, and 2025 attendee
- Evening Parties
- Volunteer Activities
- Chapter and Specialty Assembly Meet Ups
- Expo Hall Opening Reception
Explore New Orleans
AORN Expo 2026 is heading to The Big Easy.
Join us in the land of brass bands, Bourbon Street fun, and world-class gumbo. After immersing yourself in groundbreaking research and enlightening education sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore one of the most vibrant cities in America.
You work hard for your patients, and you deserve a conference that gives you more than just lectures. Come for the education, and stay for the music, food, and the soul of the South.
New Orleans is a city of stories. Let it serve as the place to rewrite your own.
Join Your Periop Peers in New Orleans
April 11 – 14, 2026
Explore the Schedule
Novice nurse or seasoned leader, take your career to the next level with the sessions and events that are right for you. Schedule coming soon.
Get All the Details
From how to get to the convention center, to what to wear, we've got you covered! Chart Notes for New Orleans 2026 coming soon.
Highlights from 2025
Relive the best moments from AORN Expo 2025. Check out our Periop Talk Expo Edition for exclusive insights and coverage.
October Hotel Giveaway Rules
Individuals who register for the conference through October 31, 2025, will be automatically entered to win a four-night stay at one of the select conference hotels in New Orleans, LA. Drawing will be held on November 4, 2025. Hotel stay is not transferable and must be used on the dates provided by AORN. Winner will be notified by email. Prizes not claimed within 7 days will be forfeited. Program rules and incentives are subject to change by AORN. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Cash value of this prize may be taxable income to the winner.
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2026 registration is not required to enter to win the Prize Drawing. Individuals may also enter to win by submitting a mail-in entry. Please print your first and last name, street address, city, state, zip code, phone number with area code, and e-mail address. Mail your completed entry to AORN – Attn: Marketing Expo October Hotel Giveaway, 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231. All mail-in entries must be post-marked by October 25, 2025. One mail-in entry per person. Entries that are late, lost, illegible, incomplete, postage due, or otherwise not in compliance with these Contest Rules will be disqualified.
