It’s Not Too Late to Register for Leadership & Advocacy Summit

The 2026 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit is nearly here, starting later this week on Saturday February 28 with pre-conference workshops and extending through Tuesday, March 3, with visits to Capitol Hill. It’s not too late to register for this high-profile event in Washington, DC, that will help advance two core aspects of your surgical career.

The summit is in-person-only, designed for ACS members, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Dynamic sessions and interactive workshops will provide tools to strengthen leadership capabilities, advance healthcare policy, and influence the future of surgery. 

On Saturday afternoon, February 28, pre-conference educational workshops will help you making the most of your communications opportunities and build your leadership brand. Each pre-conference workshop has a separate additional fee. 

On Sunday, March 1, the Leadership Summit will showcase compelling speakers addressing key themes in surgical leadership. Attendees will be exposed to new and innovative ways to face challenges and enhance their leadership skills in all settings. Leadership Summit registration is free for ACS Members.

Sunday evening, the Advocacy Summit kicks off with a Welcome Reception and Keynote Dinner. On Monday and Tuesday, March 2–3, expert panelists will discuss ACS-supported advocacy priorities and how surgeons can play a role in future healthcare transformation. Advocacy training and scheduled congressional visits will enable attendees to put their advocacy skills to work. 

The Advocacy Summit is open only to US citizens and residents who are ACS members.

Learn more and register today!