Conference
AORN 2026 - Global Surgical Conference & Expo
Experience immersive education, inspiration, networking, and more! Enjoy four days of learning where you can earn continuing education contact hours, network with peers, sharpen critical skills, and explore innovative products and services in the Expo Hall. Dive into this year's conference theme, Lighting the Pathway, inspired by Florence Nightingale and the vital role nurses play in guiding health care forward.
Event details
- Dates: 11–14 Apr 2026
- Location: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Venue: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Industry: Healthcare
- Category: Conference
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 400+
- Attendees: 8,500+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo to connect with over 40,000 perioperative nurses and leaders who influence purchasing decisions. The event offers 13 hours of dedicated Expo Hall access, with 99% of attendees visiting the hall and over 75% having purchasing power at their facilities. This is the largest surgical conference in the world, providing unparalleled access to decision-makers in hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers for medical device companies, recruiters, and healthcare vendors.
Why visit
Attend the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo to earn continuing education contact hours, network with thousands of perioperative peers, and explore innovative products and services in the expansive Expo Hall. The conference features groundbreaking research, practical education sessions, and opportunities to sharpen critical skills. It is designed for perioperative nurses, leaders, and professionals looking to advance their practice, discover new technologies, and connect with the global surgical community.
Exhibitor profile
- Medical Device Companies
- Healthcare Recruiters
- Surgical Equipment Manufacturers
- Medical Technology Vendors
- Healthcare IT Solutions
- Perioperative Product Suppliers
- Clinical Education Providers
- Healthcare Advertising Agencies
Visitor profile
- Perioperative Nurses
- Surgical Directors
- OR Managers
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Ambulatory Surgery Center Leaders
- Hospital Administrators
- Nursing Educators
- Healthcare Purchasing Decision-Makers
Industries
- Healthcare
- Medical
- Nursing
- Surgical
Organisers
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)