Explore What’s Next for Surgery at ACS Innovation Summit

Discover emerging technologies and explore how promising ideas can become practical advances at the 2027 ACS Innovation Summit, March 11–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The event will bring together surgeons, educators, researchers, engineers, and other innovators to exchange ideas about simulation, technology, and the future of surgical care.

Through research presentations, interactive sessions, and hands-on workshops, participants will explore approaches they can apply in their work. The summit will connect attendees across disciplines, creating opportunities to discuss implementation challenges and learn from colleagues developing new tools and techniques.

A featured experience, Onwards Talks, will offer a fast-paced look at ideas that could help shape surgery’s future. Each speaker will have 5 minutes and 20 slides to share innovations, insights, and lessons from fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, immersive technology, simulation, and medical devices. The format is designed to introduce fresh perspectives and spark further discussion.

Attendees also can explore the exhibit hall and continue conversations during a networking reception. Whether you are evaluating an emerging technology, advancing a research project, or developing a new approach to surgical education, the summit offers opportunities to build connections and put ideas into practice.

Register for the ACS Innovation Summit. For event updates and opportunities to connect before March, join the ACS Innovation Summit Community on LinkedIn.