TWO ASSOCIATIONS. ONE PROFESSION. ONE UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND.

The 8th Annual ASA/NSAA Joint Conference

Tampa, FL | April 16-17, 2027

Education. Connection. Collaboration. And a little Florida sunshine. ☀️

Join surgical assistants from across the country for two days of hands-on learning, powerful conversations, industry connections, and the kind of networking that happens when our profession comes together. Then trade the conference room for waterfront sunsets, incredible food and everything Tampa has waiting outside the hotel.

Come for the conference. Stay for Tampa.

Conference Features

The 8th 2027 ASA/NSAA Annual Joint Conference

Conference Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will gain greater understanding of various surgical procedures and intraoperative concepts.
  • Attendees will enhance their knowledge of updated surgical techniques and anatomy.
  • Attendees will gain better understanding of legislative initiatives.

Schedule of Events and Presentations

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- Dr. Grant Geissler/ Healthcare Operations

11:10 am-12:00 pm Speaker 4- Dr. Neil Kumar/ Orthopedic Surgery

12:00 pm-01:30 pm – Lunch and Ethics Presentation

01:30 pm-02:20 pm – Speaker 5

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

Conference Registration

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.

 SAVE YOUR SEAT EARLY Before March 5th LATE/ONSITE
After March 5th 
ASA/NSAA Member $325.00$350.00
ASA/NSAA Non-Member $400.00$425.00
Student (CAAHEP Accredited) Member $200.00$225.00
Guest Reception Ticket $75.00$75.00
Guest Lunch Ticket$65.00$65.00

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

Hotel Registration

Rooms are limited and expected to fill quickly. We encourage you to book your accommodations as soon as possible. The final day to reserve your room is 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

Sponsor Registration


ASA/NSAA Joint Conference  • April 16-17, 2027
Tampa, FL

Our national joint conference unites highly engaged surgical professionals who influence OR efficiency, patient outcomes, and product use.

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.

ASA-NSAA has the generous support of leading-edge sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors who offer the knowledge and tools to turn our vision into reality.