Conferences and Meetings

Find upcoming activities and opportunities to network with colleagues and earn continuing education credits

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Leadership and Advocacy Summit

The ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit will be held February 28–March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. This in-person-only event is designed for ACS members, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Learn more from ACS executive leaders Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, and Christian Shalgian.

Quality and Safety Conference

The 2025 Quality and Safety Conference marked two decades of collaboration, progress, and dedication to raising the standards of surgical practice and improving patient care. The theme of this year’s conference was “Embracing Change and the Future of Quality.”

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Trauma Programs

TQIP Annual Conference

Claim your CME/CE credits and register for on-demand access to the 2025 TQIP Annual Conference.

Education Events

Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation

Registration for the 2026 Meeting, March 10–11 at ACS Headquarters in Chicago, is now open.

Events

Leadership and Advocacy Summit

Registration is now open for the 2026 ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit: February 28-March 3 in Washington, DC!

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Clinical Congress 2026

Save the date for Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29 in Washington, DC. Mark your calendar for the call for abstracts, videos, and posters.

ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

Register for the ACS Surgical Simulation Summit, the premier international, multi-professional event dedicated to advancing surgical simulation.