Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
A. ASC Ownership, Joint Ventures, Noncompetes and More: Key Issues on the Horizon
A. ASC Workforce of the Future: Bold Ideas and Trends
A. Big Ideas for ASCs to Capitalize on Value-based Care Today
A. Celebrity Keynote To Be Announced
A. Consolidation Models: Exit Strategies and Growth for Physicians
A. Fireside Chat with William Prentice, CEO at Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
A. Medicare, CONs and More: What's Next for ASCs
A. Strategic Imperatives to Take ASC Leadership Upstream
A. The Clinician Executive: Why Medical Leadership Drives Better Surgical Outcomes
A. The Future of ASC Operations: Digital Tools and Bold Strategies
A. The Future of Orthopedics in ASCs: Where it Stands and Where it's Headed
A. The Hybrid Ownership Models Shaping ASCs' Futures
A. The New Era of ASC Profitability and Cost Cutting
A. The Outpatient Migration Continues: Best Practices for Adding New Service Lines
A. The Secret Sauce for ASC-Health System Alignment
A. Where ASC Consolidation Is Heading
A. Win Patient Loyalty without Breaking the Bank
B. ASC Growth Without Losing Independence
B. ASC Strategies to Beat Prior Authorization Fiascos
B. Best Tips to Ignite ASC Revenue Growth
B. Building Strong Leadership Pipelines for the Next Era of ASCs
B. Fireside Chat with Dr. Leo Spector, CEO and Spine Surgeon at OrthoCarolina
B. How ASCs Can Prepare for the Outpatient Cardiology Wave
B. How ASCs Thrive without Private Equity
B. How to Advocate for the ASC Industry
B. Spark ASC Growth Through Physician Collaboration: Inside 4 Bold Strategies
B. The Future of ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures
B. Top Tips to Foster Team Value and Culture
B. Value-based Care in ASCs: What Works and What Doesn't
C. AI Solutions That Truly Reduce Workforce Strain
C. ASC Marketing: What Works and What Doesn't
C. ASCs 2030: How Bold Leaders are Planning For the Future
C. Baby Boomers to Gen Z: Top Ideas to Lead Multigenerational ASC Teams
C. EHRs and ASCs: What Interoperability Really Looks Like
C. Elevating ASC Voices for National Policy Change
C. Inspiring Growth and Advancement in ASC Teams
C. Lessons Learned: Building an ASC from Scratch
C. Modernize Physician-ASC Relationships: 5 Key Steps
C. The ASC Workforce Crisis: Bold Solutions and Next Steps
C. The Surgical Tech Shaping Tomorrow's ASCs
C. Training and Aligning Staff on New Tech Developments
C. Transform Your ASC into a Top Place to Work
Continental Breakfast in Vevey Foyer
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
D. ASC Action Plan for Staffing and Labor Shortages
D. Building a Strong Culture: Aligning New Hires with Your ASC's Goals and Values
D. Harnessing the Power of Physician Relationships for Thriving ASCs
D. How Smart ASCs Tackle Supply Shortages
D. How to Align New Hires on the Needs of Your ASC
D. Supercharge ASC Performance with Powerful Physician Partnerships
D. What Hospital Service Cuts Mean for ASC Growth
E. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs
E. Essential Strategies to Thrive in the GI Landscape
E. Key Clinical Performance Indicators Driving Top ASC Outcomes
E. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 2027
E. Orthopedic Volume Migration to ASCs: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
E. Red and Green Flags to Spot with Health System and Hospital Partners
E. Single Specialty Orthopedic ASCs: Top Ideas to Win the Next 12 Months
E. Spine and Orthopedic Tech With Real ROI
E. The ASC Leadership Pipeline: 5 Successful Strategies
E. The GI AI Reality Check: Hype, Progress and What's Next
E. The Innovation That Will Define GI’s Next Era
F. ASCs in 2030: Anesthesia, Contracts and More
F. Adjusting to and Overcoming an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
F. Anesthesia Innovation in ASCs: Big Ideas to Spur Growth
F. Anesthesia in ASCs: Concepts for the Next 5 Years
F. Creating the Perioperative Home: Developments in Anesthesia
F. Cutting-Edge Strategies for Anesthesia Contracts, Stipends & More
F. Forecasting the Future of Pain Management
F. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
F. Overcoming Financial Obstacles to Build a Strong Pain Center
G. Adding New Service Lines: Navigating State-by-State Regulatory Hurdles
G. Evaluating Case Mix: What Drives Profitability and Performance
G. Hiring, Structuring and Leading the Team Your ASC Needs
G. How Data-Driven ASCs Optimize OR Performance
G. Making New Technology Work in Your ASC--Not Against It
G. Negotiating Vendor and Supply Agreements in a Tight Market
G. Safety as Strategy: Culture, Accountability and Outcomes
G. Using Performance Metrics to Strengthen Payer Contracts
Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
Meeting Adjourns
Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
Networking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
Opening Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
Registration Opens
Panel
Keynote Panel
Semi-Keynote Panel
Fireside Chat
Celebrity Keynote
Networking Opportunities