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Leadership and Advocacy Summit

February 28-March 3, 2026

Leadership and Advocacy Summit

Thank you to everyone who attended The ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit February 28–March 3, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Hotel. This in-person-only event provided an opportunity for ACS members, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Through dynamic sessions and interactive workshops, attendees gained tools to strengthen leadership capabilities, advance healthcare policy, and influence the future of surgery. 

If you have any questions about the Leadership and Advocacy Summit, please contact lasummit@facs.org.

CME Information

CME credits are available for attending/viewing the Leadership Summit and workshops.

Agendas

View the schedule for the 2026 Leadership & Advocacy Summit.

Advocacy

Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition

Authors of selected abstracts for the Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition for ACS residents and surgical trainees will attend the Leadership & Advocacy Summit. 

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