October 4–7, 2027Indiana Convention CenterIndianapolis, IN
Tools, Answers, and Allies. For Every Perioperative Leader.
A single week where hospital, ASC, and business leaders converge to shape the future of perioperative care and operational excellence.
Today’s perioperative challenges span clinical, operational, and financial functions, and no leader should face them alone. Periop Leader Week brings hospital, ASC, and business leaders together in one integrated leadership experience, with a single badge that unlocks every session.
Distinct perspectives. One powerful experience. Here is what you can expect when you join us.
Every session is built around practical strategies, not theory, and delivered by leaders who understand the day-to-day realities of surgical services. Explore the perspectives built for your role, then follow your curiosity wherever it leads.
For leaders improving surgical performance across a unit, a hospital, or a whole system.
For administrators and clinical leaders growing surgery centers with lean teams and tight margins.
For business managers and finance leaders who protect surgical margins and guide big decisions.
For perianesthesia, PACU, and pre-op leaders guiding patients across the full surgical episode.
For SPD leaders who safeguard instrument integrity, compliance, and patient safety.
For new managers, assistant directors, charge nurses, and others stepping into perioperative leadership.
The 2027 program is coming soon.
Periop Leader Week is built for conversation. The size keeps it personal, and the schedule leaves real time to talk, compare notes, and leave with allies you can call on all year long.
Open conversations on the topics leaders are wrestling with, from block time and throughput to ASC economics and business strategy.
A welcome reception, a VIP reception, and Periop Leader’s Night Out bring colleagues from across the country together.
See how the other half of your decisions looks. Clinical, operational, and financial leaders learn side by side.
Chair massages, the Relaxation Station, and the Paws & Relax puppy meet-and-greet keep the energy up all week.
Favorites from 2026. The 2027 lineup is coming soon.
“The intimate, close-knit feel of this conference makes all the difference, so much more engaging than the massive ones.”
CO Procurement & Planning Manager, TriasMD“A smaller conference allowing for more opportunities to network.”
Regional Perioperative Director, Kaiser PermanenteThe Periop Networking & Innovation Hall is where the tools and services you are evaluating come to life. Explore with purpose, ask the questions your team needs answered, and head home with a shortlist.
In 2026, the Hall hosted education sessions, poster presentations, and refreshment breaks, so learning and discovery happen in the same place.
Go beyond the brochure. See products in action and get answers from the people who build and support them.
Games, giveaways, and networking challenges turn a walk through the Hall into one of the more fun parts of your week.
“You can actually have a decent conversation with a vendor and learn the ‘why’ about a product or service.”
Clinical Nurse Educator, Lankenau Medical CenterFrom the Indianapolis 500 to the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis knows how to host a crowd. Downtown is compact and walkable, and climate-controlled skywalks link the convention center to a large number of downtown hotel rooms, so you spend your week learning and connecting instead of commuting.
Home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a short drive from downtown.
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment sit close to the Indiana Convention Center, many connected by skywalk.
Classic steakhouses, craft cocktails, and chef-driven restaurants make it easy to keep the conversation going after the sessions end.
Stretch your legs along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail or in White River State Park between sessions and evening plans.
The challenges facing surgical services do not live in one department, and the solutions should not either. Many organizations send their perioperative leadership team so they can learn side by side and put improvements to work sooner.
Group savings are available for teams. Details will be shared with 2027 registration.
“This conference is arguably the most valuable event for periop leaders… I always walk away with new things to bring back to the organization, and actionable strategies I can implement.”
Senior Director, Perioperative Services, UCSF Health“It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other Perioperative Leaders and learn from each other. The event was very well coordinated and there were many topics to choose from.”
2026 Attendee“The educational presentations were very insightful and I enjoyed the exhibit hall and all the things offered to disconnect and relax. I have a lot to take back to my team.”
2026 Attendee“The information was real, it was valuable and gave much insight into the realities of running an ASC.”
2026 Attendee“It is also a great place to recharge and go back as a better leader.”
2026 Attendee“Such a great learning opportunity for both new and seasoned leaders!”
2026 AttendeeTools, answers, and allies for every perioperative leader, all under one roof. Be first to hear about registration, the program, and exhibit opportunities.
