Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026
Submit an abstract for a poster exhibit and competition at the 2026 AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit. Your abstract will be exhibited in virtual poster format during the Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon sessions.
Competition Format
- Top 5 abstracts present a 2-minute "elevator pitch" + 3-minute discussion (Saturday, March 28)
- Winners announced Sunday, March 29
Prizes
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Abstract Topics
Abstracts should cover programs your institution has implemented to:
- Improve efficiency without compromising patient safety
- Improve patient safety
- Improve perioperative patient outcomes
- Improve perioperative care or the care process
