Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMIZING BLOCK MANAGEMENT
Christopher Hunt
MultiCare Health System
- Tackling staffing-to-demand mismatches using AI-enabled forecasting and scheduling tools
- Implementing change management strategies to enhance Operating Room governance and workflow
- Improving access and utilization through smart block allocation and performance metrics
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON AI-ENABLED BLOCK UTILIZATION STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OPERATING ROOM SUMMIT
11:30 - 11:55
BRIDGING THE GAP: ELEVATING SURGICAL EDUCATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF OPERATING ROOM PROFESSIONALS
Tatyana Licorish
For the Love of Surgery
- Addressing the disconnect in surgical education and real-world operating room challenges
- Implementing structured training programs to improve surgical outcomes and efficiency
- Advancing skill development with AI and VR tools for decision-making and precision
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SURGICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INNOVATION
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OPERATING ROOM EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
REVISED LASER SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARDS: MANAGEMENT SHALL DO
Richard Gama
Agiliti
- Outlining updates to ANSI Z136.3 standards and their immediate impact on OR compliance
- Identifying laser safety roles, required training, and hazard mitigation responsibilities
- Enforcing standardized practices that align with the CMS and OSHA-linked expectations
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING ROOM COMPLIANCE
14:00 - 14:25
ROBOTIC ASSISTED SPINAL SURGERY IN PEDIATRICS
Siobhan Kocher
Nemours Children's Hospital
- Implementing a standalone navigation system to support precise spinal instrumentation
- Advancing pediatric fusion procedures through real-time robotic guidance platforms
Sharon Udy-Janczuk
Nemours Children's Hospital
- Reducing invasiveness while increasing alignment accuracy in complex spinal cases
- Enabling safer workflows with enhanced planning tools tailored for young patients
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ROBOTICS IN PEDIATRIC SPINAL SURGERY
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
TEAM NEURODYNAMICS: QUANTIFYING SURGICAL TEAM COGNITION TO ELEVATE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
Ann Willemsen-Dunlap
Jump Simulation
- Introducing a neuroergonomic framework using EEG and multimodal interaction data in surgery
- Detecting cognitive breakdowns and adaptive patterns through real-time neurodynamic metrics
Trysha Galloway
Team Neurodynamics
- Enhancing simulation debriefs with cognitive replay and symbolic performance timelines
- Validating next-gen training tools through neural synchrony and cognitive resilience tracking
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON COGNITIVE ANALYTICS AND SURGICAL TEAM PERFORMANCE
15:30 - 15:55
POWERING OPERATING ROOM ADVANCEMENTS WITH AI AND ROBOTICS INNOVATIONS
Michelle Stuart
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
- Transforming surgical workflows with AI-assisted planning, execution, and postoperative monitoring
- Revolutionizing precision and efficiency through robotic systems across multiple specialties
- Navigating training needs, data security, and ethics in adopting AI-robotics technologies
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI AND ROBOTICS INNOVATIONS IN SURGERY
16:00 - 16:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:30 - 17:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
POST-PANDEMIC MIGRATION OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY TO THE OUTPATIENT REALM
Alejandro Badia
OrthoNOW
- Increasing adoption of outpatient surgery driven by cost, access, and care efficiency
- Emerging integrated care centers that simplify treatment and enhance convenience
- Empowering physicians to improve outcomes while significantly reducing healthcare costs
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON OUTPATIENT CARE TRANSFORMATION POST-PANDEMIC
10:10 - 10:35
ENHANCED STERILIZATION TECHNIQUES BOOST INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS
Kwame Gyabaah
Nemours Children's Hospital
- Elevating infection control by eliminating pathogens with advanced sterilization methods
- Introducing technologies like vaporized peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
Grunderson JeanPhilippe
Nemours Children's Hospital
- Supporting real-time cycle monitoring and compliance with updated AAMI standards
- Reducing healthcare-associated infections through improved decontamination protocols
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED STERILIZATION AND INFECTION CONTROL
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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