Program & Agenda

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Explore our QSCC program agenda, from hands-on preconference workshops to inspiring general sessions, specialized breakouts, cutting-edge abstract presentations, and more.

The ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC) offers a dynamic, multi-day program designed to deliver practical insights, meaningful collaboration, and actionable strategies to advance quality improvement, patient safety, and cancer care.

Lunch will be offered on Friday and Saturday.

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Data Insights

Explore how data, reporting tools, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies can drive smarter decision-making, improve outcomes, and support high-performing surgical and cancer programs.

Accreditation and Verification

Gain practical guidance on ACS accreditation and verification programs, including standards, best practices, and strategies for sustaining compliance while advancing quality.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Discover proven approaches to improving surgical quality and patient safety through evidence-based initiatives, system redesign, and real-world implementation strategies.

Abstracts and Research

Engage with original research and quality improvement studies that highlight innovative methods, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned from institutions across the country.

Hot Topics

Stay current on timely and emerging issues impacting surgical quality, safety, and cancer care, including policy updates, innovation, equity, and evolving standards of care.

Quality Improvement in Action

Case-based presentations from hospitals and surgical teams highlighting real-world quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Attendees gain insight into what was implemented, how barriers were addressed, and what measurable outcomes were achieved.

Team-Based Competencies

Strengthen the nontechnical skills essential to high-reliability care, with sessions focused on teamwork, communication, leadership development, and building effective multidisciplinary teams.

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ACS NSQIP Adult
Cancer Accreditation Programs
Children’s Surgery Verification and ACS NSQIP Pediatric
Emergency General Surgery Verification Program
Geriatric Surgery Verification
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Quality Verification Program
Surgical Spectrum
Vascular Verification Program

Session Types

The conference features a variety of session formats to support learning, discussion, and real-world application:

Plenary
Preconference Workshops
Breakout Sessions
Panel Discussions
Facilitated Roundtables
Rapid Insights
Abstract/Research Presentations

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jonathan Chen and Chaunté Lowe

Jonathan H. Chen, MD, PhD, leads a clinical informatics research group focused on empowering individuals through the collective experience of many by combining human and artificial intelligence to deliver better care than either alone. Dr. Chen founded a company to translate his graduate work in computer science into practical AI systems now used by people around the world and is the Director for Medical Education in Artificial Intelligence at Stanford Center for Biomedical Informatics Research

His expertise has been featured in the popular press, and he has authored more than 100 research publications and received numerous awards. Dr. Chen continues to practice medicine both for the direct impact of caring for patients and to inform his work advancing the science and technology of healthcare. His efforts also focus on redefining how the healthcare workforce is trained and retrained to safely and effectively integrate intelligent systems and better reach patients in need.

Chaunté Lowe doesn't strive to just break the mold, she vaults over it leaving it far behind her in the dust. This four-time Olympian's impressive rise started while she was just a sophomore at Georgia Tech when she made her first Olympic appearance. Her ambitions on the field and in the classroom showed an unparalleled drive even among the institute's top student-athletes. Chaunte is a world champion and has broken the American Record three times and is the current American record holder in indoor and outdoor high jump.

She's competed in four Olympic Games and aspired to add a fifth. In addition to her athleticism, she has used her personal experiences to raise awareness of breast cancer research, early detection, and eradication. In 2019, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Despite the diagnosis, she continued to train through surgeries and chemotherapy to stay competitive for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

With the games postponed, she's maintained her training determined to continue to use her voice to bring awareness to breast cancer.

Networking and Special Events

All registered conference attendees and registered guests are welcome to attend.

Welcome Reception

Friday, July 31 | Live! at Pointe Orlando

Kick off the conference at the Welcome Reception—a fun, relaxed setting designed to spark conversation, inspire new ideas, and bring attendees together. Meet colleagues, make new connections, and set the tone for a collaborative conference experience.

Abstract Poster and Exhibiting Reception

Saturday, August 1 | Hyatt Regency Orlando

New this year! We’re bringing innovation, research, and connection together in one dynamic experience. The Abstract Poster and Exhibitor Networking Reception combines cutting-edge research with industry exploration in a lively, collaborative setting. Engage directly with abstract presenters, dive into meaningful discussions around research findings, and exchange ideas with peers from across the field. At the same time, connect with exhibitors as they showcase innovative products and solutions shaping the future. One reception. Endless ideas. Maximum opportunity to connect, discover, and be inspired.

Stay tuned! Additional program details, including the full agenda, session descriptions, and timing, will be posted as they become available. Please check back regularly for updates.

Questions

Contact the QSCC Conference Team at acsqscc@facs.org.

Continuing Education Credits

At QSCC, attendees will be able to obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), Continuing Education (CE) for National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), and Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) credits. Exact credit amounts will be posted closer to the event date.