Why Attend
Perioperative leaders are facing more complexity than ever—staffing shortages, financial pressures, evolving regulations, and rising expectations for safety and efficiency. Periop Leader Week was created to give surgical leaders the practical tools, trusted answers, and supportive network they need to meet those challenges head-on.
In 2026, Periop Leader Week unifies the OR Manager Conference and the OR Business Management Summit into one powerful event. It’s a unique space where clinical, operational, and financial leaders of surgical services can learn side-by-side, share strategies, and solve challenges collaboratively.
This one-of-a-kind event brings together hospital and ASC leaders, surgical business strategists, perianesthesia professionals, and sterile processing teams for focused learning designed specifically for the realities of perioperative care.
Tools, Answers, and Allies—For Every Perioperative Leader
Periop Leader Week is built on a simple idea: surgical services succeed when the entire leadership team works together.
That’s why this event brings together leaders across the surgical ecosystem—from the operating room to the business office, from PACU to sterile processing. Each role plays a critical part in delivering safe, efficient, and financially sustainable surgical care.
Whether you’re leading operations in a hospital OR, managing an ASC, optimizing surgical finances, improving PACU throughput, or strengthening sterile processing workflows, you’ll gain insights that translate directly into stronger performance and more confident leadership.
Who Should Attend:
- VPs of Perioperative Services
- OR Directors, Managers, and Supervisors
- ASC Administrators and Clinical Leaders
- Surgical Business Managers and Financial Leaders
- Perianesthesia Care Unit Leaders
- Sterile Processing Leaders
- Clinical Educators
- New and emerging perioperative leaders seeking guidance and support
Actionable Education You Can Use Immediately
Every session at Periop Leader Week is designed to deliver practical strategies—not theory. Our speakers are experienced perioperative leaders who understand the day-to-day realities of surgical services and share solutions that can be implemented immediately.
Topics you’ll explore include:
- OR staffing and workforce strategies
- Improving block utilization and surgical scheduling
- Financial performance and cost management in surgical services
- Leadership development for new and emerging perioperative leaders
- ASC operational excellence and growth strategies
- PACU throughput and cross-department collaboration
- Sterile processing workflow optimization and compliance
- Technology, analytics, and data-driven decision making
- Building stronger collaboration between clinical and business teams
Learn With Leaders Who Understand Your Challenges
Periop Leader Week brings together experienced leaders from across surgical services who share real-world lessons, tested strategies, and practical insights.
You’ll hear how peers across hospitals and ASCs are tackling the same challenges you face—from staffing shortages and operational bottlenecks to financial pressures and regulatory complexity.
Here are some organizations you can expect to meet at Periop Leader Week:
Beneficial for Your Whole Team
The challenges facing surgical services don’t live in one department—and the solutions shouldn’t either. Many organizations send their entire perioperative leadership team so they can learn together and implement improvements faster.
Group discounts are available for teams!
- 3-4 team members = 10% discount
- 4-7 team members = 15% discount
- 8+ team members = 20% discount
Discounts are automatically applied when registering your group in a single transaction through the “Group Registration” option in the registration portal. Cannot by combined with other discounts.
Looking to send a large group? Custom group discounts are available. Inquire with Lindsay Botts, Marketing Director, at lbotts@accessintel.com.
Join the Community Advancing Surgical Leadership
Periop Leader Week is where surgical leaders come together to gain tools, answers, and allies that strengthen their teams, improve operations, and advance perioperative care.
Secure your spot and join the leaders shaping the future of surgical services.
