Wayne Gretzky
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Becker's 2026 Perioperative SummitBecker's 2026 Perioperative Summit
The Best Place for Top Perioperative and Surgical Services Leaders to Drive OR Efficiency and Performance
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September 14-15, 2026
Chicago, IL
200+
Executive-level attendees
50+
Speakers
2
Days of Sessions
Healthcare is moving faster than it ever has. The leaders navigating that change deserve more than another conference. Get ready for 2 days of thought-provoking sessions, peer conversations, and candid idea exchange.
About the event
Where leaders shape the future of healthcare
There are many places to hear about the future of surgical services. Becker’s 2026 Perioperative Summit is where the people actually running ORs convene. This 2-day event is built specifically for perioperative and surgical services leaders. The sessions examine the operational, workforce and financial priorities shaping perioperative performance today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive.
Over 90% of speakers are health system leaders and providers. When someone on stage says; “here’s what we tried and what actually worked,” you’re hearing it from someone living the same reality you are.
Livestream Celebrity Keynotes
Leadership looks the same at the top
Select sessions bring in leaders from outside healthcare who have performed at the highest level under pressure. Their perspective sits alongside a program built around hospital and health system executives.
Jimmy Johnson
NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Two Time Super Bowl Champion
Who Attends
Built for the leaders running perioperative strategy and operations
Many of the executives at this event have decision-making authority and 10+ years of experience. Whether you're leading OR strategy, accountable for surgical operations, or navigating the intersection of both, this is your peer group.
These are the people you'll be in the room with:
- VP, Perioperative Services
- CMO
- Director, Surgical Services
- CNO
Why attend
5 reasons to be in this room
Go to conferences like this with your colleagues and peers from other organizations. People still reference specific Becker's sessions years later, when it's time to make the decisions that matter.
Agenda
50+ Speakers, primarily perioperative leaders
Step into the conversations shaping the future of surgical services. Across 3 open tracks, hear how VPs, directors, and perioperative leaders are driving OR efficiency, workforce, and cost performance at scale.
This is where executives exchange forward-looking strategies, challenge assumptions, and connect with more hospital and health system leaders than any other event. Every track is open, so you can focus on what's most relevant to your role.
That's why people come back.
Perioperative Leadership and Enterprise Strategy
Executive Leadership, Strategy, Investments, Future Planning
OR Efficiency and Scheduling
On-time starts, block time, case mix, cancellations
Workforce Strategy and Staffing Models
Nursing, anesthesia, techs, retention, coverage
Cost, Supply Chain, and Technology
Implants, supplies, preference cards, analytics, automation
Governance and Performance Benchmarking
Peer benchmarks, playbooks, 30/60/90-day guardrails
Complimentary participation
Apply for a complimentary reviewer badge
Becker’s 2026 Perioperative Summit offers complimentary registration for qualified executives from hospitals and health systems. We review every application to ensure a high-quality group of attendees. Apply in under two minutes. If approved, you’ll receive your registration link directly.
VP, Director, or senior perioperative leader
Employed by a hospital or health system
Responsible for perioperative strategy, OR operations, or surgical leadership
Partners & Sponsors
The Partners Your Peers Already Trust
Many companies already working inside health systems across the U.S. The partners your peers use, all in the same building for 2 days. Come ready to ask the questions you can't answer from a demo.
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September 14–15, 2026 · Hilton Chicago
The Most Valuable Event You'll Go to This Year
The leaders at Becker's 2026 Perioperative Summit aren't waiting to see how things shake out. They're making decisions now and acting quickly to get ahead of the curve. Come with a plan for what you want to learn. Leave with the peers, the ideas, and the relationships to do it.
“Becker's means a lot of things to a lot of people and the great thing is there is a variety of events that are very informative and they bring a lot of people into Chicago. It's very eye opening and it's great.”