Today’s perioperative challenges span clinical, operational, and financial functions—and no leader should face them alone. Periop Leader Week is the only event that unites the full surgical leadership ecosystem—from the largest health systems and hospitals to the smallest independent ambulatory surgery centers—to give you the tools, answers, and allies you need. Together, we strengthen performance, elevate care, and move perioperative leadership forward.
Periop Leader Week is the evolution of the OR Manager Conference and OR Business Management Summit into one unified, expanded event. It brings together clinical, operational, and business leaders across perioperative services for a full week of education, networking, and solutions focused on today’s most pressing challenges.
The rebrand reflects how perioperative leadership has evolved. Today’s challenges—staffing, efficiency, safety, and financial sustainability—require collaboration across roles and settings. Periop Leader Week better represents the breadth of leaders involved in perioperative care and the value of learning together, while preserving the depth and credibility of trusted legacy events.
No. Periop Leader Week builds on the strong foundation of both legacy events. The trusted education, expert faculty, and peer-driven insights attendees expect remain—now enhanced with more intentional integration, broader perspectives, and expanded opportunities to connect.
Attendees gain:
All with the same focus on practical, real-world solutions that make our events valuable.
Yes. Periop Leader Week includes dedicated educational paths that carry forward the core content attendees rely on—OR operations, leadership, staffing, compliance, utilization, financial performance, and more—while also offering optional cross-track sessions for expanded learning.
Periop Leader Week is designed for all leaders involved in perioperative services, including but not limited to:
It is the only event that intentionally unites these leaders in one place.
The mission is the same—to support perioperative leaders with practical tools, credible education, and meaningful connections—but the brand is clearer and more inclusive. Periop Leader Week reflects the reality of perioperative leadership today and where it’s headed.
Tools, answers, and allies—for every perioperative leader. Periop Leader Week exists to ensure no leader is solving today’s challenges alone.
The event will take place at Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA, Sunday, October 4 through Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
There are 3 conference-level pass options available: Premier, All-Access, and Conference Passes. Please visit our Pricing & Deadlines page for details.
If you’d prefer to join us for Periop Networking & Innovation Hall hours on Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6, we recommend purchasing an Innovation Hall Only pass. For those who can only join us on Sunday, October 4, for pre-conference workshops, select the Pre-Conference Workshop Only pass type.
To register online, please visit our online registration portal. Please review alternative methods of registration on our Pricing & Deadlines page.
For help with registration, please contact our customer service team at info@periopleaderweek.com or (800) 550-2880, or +1 (301) 354-2100. If you have group rate questions, please contact Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com.
The Periop Leader Week team has secured discounted room blocks in a variety of hotels located nearby the Savannah Convention Center. Please visit our Hotel & Travel page for additional information and to explore options. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa is the closest property to the convention center.
Pro tip! Participate in the Reverse Expo to receive a complimentary night’s stay on us for Sunday evening.
Yes, we have discounted airline rates with Delta Air Lines, Southwest, and United. Please visit our Hotel & Travel page to learn more.
Poster presentation proposals are open now. Visit the Posters page on Periop Leader Network’s website for additional information and to submit your proposal. Poster presenters can save up to 25% on registration rates! If approved to present, you are required to be present during Periop Networking & Innovation Hall hours on Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6.
Of course! When registering 3 or more people in the same transaction, you will automatically receive discounts on each pass. To apply the discount, select the “Group Registration” tile and select the “Add Attendee” button prior to checkout. Once all attendees in your group are registered, click the “Finish” button to complete registration and apply payment. Find out more here.
Sending a large group? Custom packages are available! Please contact Lindsay Botts to inquire.
Following the conference, you will access your CE certificate in the Periop Leader Network Education Portal at ceu.ormanager.com. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you using the email with which you have registered for the conference. If you have trouble accessing the portal, please contact our team at info@periopleaderweek.com.
Periop Leader Week’s Reverse Expo takes place on Sunday, October 4, from 2-5 pm ET, followed by a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Considered “speed dating for business,” you will have the opportunity to meet with suppliers in short, 8-minute meetings where you can get straight to the needs of your facility and 100% attention from the vendor representatives. Meetings are assigned based on mutual preferences of both you and the vendors.
Those involved in the purchasing process for their facility will be approved to participate in the Reverse Expo. Interested in participating in this event? Please express your interest during the registration process; we will contact you to confirm your participation.
Click here to submit your volunteer request. Please note, volunteers are selected on a first come, first serve basis, so make your request early! Should you have any questions regarding volunteer responsibilities, please contact info@periopleaderweek.com.
Yes, we do! Please contact Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com to be approved for press credentials. Complimentary Conference passes are available for eligible members.
All conference passes are reserved for healthcare facility employees and qualified individuals only. Individuals representing manufacturer or vendor service organizations must be a sponsor or exhibitor to attend Periop Leader Week. Conference management reserves the right to cancel unqualified vendor registrants. Please refer to our registration policies here.
We recommend business casual dress. Rooms can be chilly, so we recommend dressing in layers.
If you are a licensed employee of a health system or facility, you may qualify for an Innovation Hall Only pass. This pass grants access to the Periop Networking & Innovation hall on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, during hall hours. This pass does not offer CE contact hours. Please email Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com for more information.
Please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch with the right person for your question. We will respond as soon as possible. If you are unsure, please email info@periopleaderweek.com.
