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

08:00 - 09:00

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:10

OPENING ADDRESS

09:10 - 09:35

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

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON AI AND ROBOTICS INNOVATIONS IN SURGERY

09:40 - 10:05

SURGICAL INTELLIGENCE IN PRACTICE: USING COMPUTER VISION TO UNLOCK OR EFFICIENCY

Ryan Petronio

Proximie

Revealing recoverable minutes and hidden workflow bottlenecks through real-time computer vision beyond traditional scheduling analytics
Empowering perioperative teams to leverage ambient data for measurable operational and throughput improvements
Advancing from passive dashboard reporting to actionable intelligence that informs daily surgical decision-making

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON COMPUTER VISION AND OR OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

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 - 11:25

WHEN THE ORS SHUT DOWN: OPERATIONAL LESSONS FROM AN SPD CRISIS

Matthew Winchester

Children's Hospital Colorado

Revealing how water contamination and workflow gaps triggered SPD shutdowns across campuses
Unifying teams through crisis response, cross-campus coordination, and full instrument reprocessing
Elevating sterile processing via technology upgrades, structured training, and leadership overhaul
Future-proofing operations with Epic-SPM integration, redesign plans, and quality-driven culture

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON CRISIS RECOVERY IN STERILE PROCESSING OPERATIONS

11:30 - 11:55

OR OPTIMIZER: USING DATA AND TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY WITHOUT INCREASING BURNOUT

Deepak Pahuja

Aerolib Healthcare Solutions

Reducing delays and increasing utilization with technology-enabled optimization that maintains quality
Applying real-time data to manage scheduling, block time, and OR performance without added burden
Aligning teams across roles with shared performance metrics that boost satisfaction and outcomes

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR OR EFFICIENCY

12:00 - 12:25

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

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING ROOM COMPLIANCE

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OPERATING ROOM EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

TWO FLOORS, ONE DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH SPD

Ash Crowe

St. Onge

Aligning SPD and OR staffing to prevent tray delays and optimize weekend readiness
Using integrated OR-SPD tools to identify and manage reprocessing capacity challenges
Managing preference cards to ensure surgical teams receive accurate, updated supplies

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON SPD-OR WORKFLOW ALIGNMENT STRATEGIES

14:00 - 14:25

PATIENT POSITIONING FOR ADVANCED MIS AND ROBOTIC SURGICAL PLATFORMS

David Gomez

Infinitus Medical Technologies LLC

Investigating positioning challenges across robotic systems, table types, aids, and gravity effects
Analyzing nationwide CRNA survey data on airway safety and cultural workflow variation
Demonstrating airway management techniques and material properties using live equipment props

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON POSITIONING STRATEGIES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY

14:30 - 14:55

STRONGER TOGETHER: BRIDGING OR STAFF, PEER REVIEW, AND THE MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE TO ENSURE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COMPLIANCE IN SURGICAL CARE

Nyleen Flores

Lake Oconee Orthopedics

Highlighting the risks of siloed communication between OR, peer review, and credentialing teams
Coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to drive outcomes, compliance, and surgical efficiency
Illustrating real-world examples of collaboration improving patient safety and operational flow

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SURGICAL COLLABORATION

15:00 - 15:30

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:30 - 15:55

TERMINAL STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES UTILIZING CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS

Emily Lorcheim

Clordisys Solutions, LLC

Exploring chlorine dioxide gas technology as an emerging terminal sterilization modality for medical devices
Comparing alternative sterilization methods and evaluating material compatibility across device components
Outlining validation processes and practical applications for chlorine dioxide sterilization in device manufacturing

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON CHLORINE DIOXIDE STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGY

16:00 - 16:25

BEFORE THE SCALPEL: EMERGENCY MEDICINE’S CRITICAL ROLE IN TRAUMA SURGERY

Natalie Conde

Independent

Recognizing early emergency department decision points that influence trauma stabilization, surgical readiness, and time to operative intervention
Strengthening communication and coordination between emergency clinicians, trauma teams, and surgical staff during ED-to-OR transitions
Optimizing trauma activation workflows and resuscitation protocols to reduce delays and improve surgical outcomes

16:25 - 16:30

Q&A SESSION ON EMERGENCY–SURGERY COORDINATION IN TRAUMA CARE

16:30 - 16:55

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

16:55 - 17:00

Q&A SESSION ON SURGICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INNOVATION

17:00 - 17:25

IF IT WASN’T CHARTED, IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: THE CIRCULATOR'S LEGAL SHIELD

Michelle Tinkham

Hendrick Health

Framing surgical charts as legal evidence that protect nurses and support hospital liability
Documenting delays, “never events,” and implant details to withstand legal scrutiny
Practicing deposition scenarios to strengthen clinical judgment and risk awareness

17:25 - 17:30

Q&A SESSION ON DOCUMENTATION AND LIABILITY IN SURGERY

17:30 - 18:30

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

CUTTING THROUGH THE NOISE: A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR OR LEADERS NAVIGATING AI, ROBOTICS, AND THE FUTURE OF SURGICAL CARE

Jeremy Scott

Baxter International Inc.

Introducing a structured decision-making framework that helps OR leaders prioritize AI, robotics, IoT, and AR/VR adoption while maintaining safety and operational continuity
Diagnosing organizational complexity that leads to reactive technology adoption, siloed implementation, and misaligned investment decisions
Translating multi-stakeholder surgical innovation challenges into executable plans spanning vendor selection, staff training, and regulatory alignment

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY DECISION-MAKING IN THE OR

10:10 - 10:35

THE INTELLIGENT OPERATING ROOM: SCALING ADVANCED SURGERY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY & COMMERCIAL STRATEGY

Jordan Morrison

Synera Advisory

Leveraging AI, robotics, and smart instrumentation to expand advanced surgical capabilities beyond centralized centers
Integrating infrastructure, sterilization workflows, and regulatory compliance into next-generation OR ecosystems
Converting surgical innovation into sustainable adoption by aligning clinicians, administrators, and capital partners

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON SCALING TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SURGICAL ECOSYSTEMS

10:40 - 11:05

OPERATION EXCELLENCE (OPEX) IN MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY

Hardikkumar Lathiya

Medtronic

Optimizing yield and process stability in regulated medical device manufacturing through data-driven operational frameworks
Applying statistical tools, Design of Experiments, and structured problem-solving to reduce variability and batch inconsistency
Strengthening cross-functional collaboration to balance regulatory compliance with manufacturing efficiency and throughput

11:05 - 11:10

Q&A SESSION ON OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN REGULATED DEVICE MANUFACTURING

11:10 - 11:30

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:30 - 11:55

PROACTIVE INFECTION PREVENTION IN THE OR: ADVANCED STRATEGIES TO REDUCE VIRAL AND PATHOGEN TRANSMISSION

Bob Bilbruck

Captjur

Addressing airborne and surface-based pathogen transmission risks that drive hospital-acquired infections and operational liability
Deploying advanced environmental control technologies and measurable mitigation strategies within active OR workflows
Implementing data-driven infection prevention frameworks that enhance patient safety without disrupting surgical efficiency

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED OR INFECTION PREVENTION STRATEGIES

12:00 - 12:25

VENTRAL INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANT USING POSTERIOR COMPONENT SEPARATION WITH TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS RELEASE

Harriet Leibowitz

Kickback

Evaluating recurrence rates and postoperative outcomes of PCS-TAR versus alternative repair techniques in post–liver transplant patients
Standardizing abdominal wall reconstruction through preexisting transplant incisions and retromuscular mesh placement
Improving durability and safety of hernia repair in immunosuppressed, high-risk transplant recipients

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION IN TRANSPLANT SURGERY

12:30 - 12:55

FOOD AS MEDICINE IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: USING PRECISION NUTRITION TO IMPROVE PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

Maja Mazur

Healthnix

Recognizing cardio-metabolic dysfunction, malnutrition, and inflammation as hidden perioperative risks that affect joint replacement recovery and cost outcomes
Highlighting nutrition’s role in osteoarthritis progression, pain management, and surgical healing while demonstrating cost savings within TEAM program pathways
Leveraging AI-enabled precision nutrition programs to personalize perioperative dietary interventions and improve surgical readiness and outcomes

12:55 - 13:00

Q&A SESSION ON PRECISION NUTRITION IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

13:00 - 13:15

FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

13:15 - 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

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