Learn What’s Next in Surgical Assisting

What you’ll learn:

• Dive deeper into surgical procedures, operative approaches, and the intraoperative concepts that matter most to surgical assistants.
• Refresh or gain your understanding of surgical anatomy while exploring updated techniques, evolving practices, and clinical pearls you can take back to the OR.
• Gain insight into legislative initiatives, advocacy efforts, and developments impacting surgical assistants and the future of the profession,

What’s on the Schedule

Friday April 16th:

8:00 am-11:00pm – Workshops

01:00 pm-4:00pm – Workshops

05:00 pm-05:30 pm – State of the Associations

05:30 pm-06:30 pm – Keynote Speaker

06:30 pm-08:30 pm – Welcome Reception

Saturday April 17th:

07:00 am-07:45 am – Breakfast

07:45 am-08:00 am – Joint Welcome

08:00 am-08:50 am – Speaker 1- Dr. Megan Indermaur/ Gynecologic Oncology

09:00 am-09:50 am – Speaker 2- Dr. Karthik Sugumaran/ General Surgery

09:50 am-10:10 am – Morning Break

10:10 am-1 1:00 am – Speaker 3- Panel Discussion

11:10 am-12:00 pm – Speaker 4- Dr. Grant Geissler/ Healthcare Operations

12:00 pm-12:45 pm – Group A Lunch, Group B Ethics Presentation

12:45pm-01:30pm – Group A Ethics Presentation, Group B Lunch

01:30 pm-02:20 pm – Dr. Neil Kumar/ Orthopedic Surgery

02:30 pm-03:20 pm – Speaker 6

03:20 pm-03:40 pm – Afternoon Break

03:40 pm-04:30pm – Speaker 7

04:30 pm-05:30 pm- Roundtable Discussions

YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT IT. NOW MAKE SURE YOU’RE IN THE ROOM.

YOUR SEAT IN TAMPA IS WAITING.

Two associations. One profession. One unforgettable weekend.

Join surgical assistants from across the country in Tampa Bay for the 8th Annual ASA/NSAA Joint Conference, April 16-17, 2027.

Come ready to learn. Come ready to connect. Come ready to leave with new ideas, new relationships, and a renewed excitement for where our profession is headed.

THIS IS MORE THAN A REGISTRATION.

Your conference registration gives you access to the full conference experience, including:

• Friday evening Welcome Reception
• Saturday breakfast
• Educational programming
• Morning and afternoon breaks
• Saturday lunch
• Networking with surgical assistants from across the country
• Access to exhibitors, sponsors, and industry partners
• Opportunities to connect with ASA and NSAA leadership

WANT EVEN MORE?

Hands-on workshops are available separately on Friday.

PICK YOUR PASS. PACK YOUR BAGS.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PERKS.

ASA and NSAA members save on conference registration, JOIN NOW!

TAMPA IS CALLING.

Two days of education. One room full of surgical assistants. New skills. New connections. New ideas. And a waterfront weekend in Tampa Bay waiting when the conference day ends.

Don’t hear about it afterward. Be part of it.

BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU.

Coming to Tampa with a spouse, partner, friend, or family member?

Guest tickets are available for the Friday Welcome Reception and Saturday Lunch, so they can join you for some of the fun without registering for the full conference.

*Guest tickets provide admission only to the food/beverage function purchased and do not include conference educational programming.*

NEED-TO-KNOW DETAILS

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Before March 15, 2027-50% refund, On or After March 15, 2027-no refund

Stay Where the Action Is!

Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the official conference hotel. With sessions, events, and fellow attendees all in one place, you’ll be right in the middle of everything.

Don’t wait to book! Our conference room block is limited and expected to fill quickly. Reserve your room early to secure your stay.

Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 24, 2027

 

Group Name:	ASA/NSAA Joint Conference
Link to Book:	ASA/NSAA
Check-in:	16-Apr-27
Check-out:	18-Apr-27
Hotel Name:	The Westin Tampa Bay
Hotel Address:	7627 W Courtney Campbell Causeway
	Tampa, FL 33607
Phone Number:	(813) 281-0000

Put Your Brand in the Room

Connect directly with the surgical professionals who are in the OR, at the table, and part of the decisions that shape surgical care every day.

The ASA/NSAA Joint Conference brings together a highly engaged national audience of surgical assistants and perioperative professionals with firsthand influence on product awareness, clinical practice, OR efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Whether you’re looking to showcase a product, build brand recognition, create meaningful industry relationships, or introduce something new to the surgical community, this is your opportunity to get your brand in front of the professionals who understand its value.

Be seen. Start conversations. Build connections.

Exhibitor Prospectus Information 2027 Joint Conference

Exhibit Space Application and Contract

Exhibitor Hall Layout

SHOW UP ACROSS THE EVENT, NOT JUST IN THE EXHIBIT SPACE!

Take your visibility beyond the exhibit hall with our new customizable, strategic sponsorship opportunities designed to keep your brand in front of attendees throughout the conference.

Choose from multiple sponsorship levels, including exclusive, first-time opportunities available only this year.

To learn more or customize a sponsorship package that meets your goals, contact the Conference Co-Chair at treasurer@surgicalassistant.org.

Powered by Partnership

The ASA/NSAA Joint Conference is made possible through the support of sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners who share our commitment to advancing surgical assisting and supporting the professionals behind exceptional surgical care.

Together, we’re investing in the future of the profession.