2026 AWS Annual Conference

Advocacy: Speaking Out and Scaling New Heights for Our Patients, Our Profession, and Ourselves

Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26
Washington, DC

AWS Conference Schedule 

*Subject to change. Stay tuned for details

Friday, September 25

• Mentoring breakfast
• Keynote Address
• AJS Top Papers
• Starr Research Forum - 6 sessions
• Sessions:
  • Advocacy Panel
  • Surgical Specialty Panel
  • Ergonomics and Disability Discussion
  • Surgical Leader TED Talks
• Business Meeting
• Exhibit Hall
• Wine & Cheese Reception
• Professional Headshots

Saturday, September 26

• Morning Yoga
• High School Outreach Program
• Workshop Session A
  • Courageous Conversations
  • Defining Your Surgical Identity
  • Responding to Challenges and Changes
• Workshop Session B

  • Ergonomics Lab
  • Advocacy Lab
  • Navigating Difficult Situations
• Trainee Reception

Sunday, September 27

• Awards Dinner & Gala

Monday, September 28

• Networking Breakfast