William Prentice
Chief Executive Officer, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
October 21-23, 2027 // Swissotel, Chicago
33rd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs
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2026 Agenda
A look at last year's agenda
Each day is anchored by key conversations, with time built in for the discussions that matter most. Here's a preview of Day 1 from last year.
Thursday, Oct 29Day 1
8:45 AM
Keynote Panel
A. The New Era of ASC Profitability and Cost Cutting
2:30 PM
Keynote Panel
A. Win Patient Loyalty without Breaking the Bank
4:00 PM
Celebrity Keynote
A. Celebrity Keynote - Kevin O'Leary
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2026 Featured Speakers
Who was in the room last year
Each day is anchored by key conversations, with time between sessions for the discussions that shape how ideas are applied. Some of the most valuable moments happen outside the session room, in the exhibit hall, over lunch, and between meetings.
Jeffrey Flynn
President, New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers; Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Gramercy Surgery Center
Andrew Lovewell
Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Heather Hilgendorf-Cooley
Administrator, Spring Park Surgery Center
Alfonso del Granado
Board Member, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association; Administrator, North Cypress Surgery Center
Rob Quinton
Vice President, Ambulatory Surgery Services, Advocate Health
Kevin Fleming
System Senior Vice President, Clinical Service Lines, CommonSpirit Health
Nate Kalkwarf
Executive Director, Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center
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