JANUARY 8 - 10, 2026
The 11th Annual Surgical Safety Network Conference
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Annual Surgical Safety Network (SSN) Conference is the premier gathering for healthcare leaders focused on improving clinical quality, safety, and efficiency. The exclusive event brings together clinicians, researchers, technologists, leadership stakeholders and more to discuss the power of technology for improved care delivery.
SSN 2026: The Economics of Quality and Safety
Like previous years, SSN 2026 will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders to engage with forward-thinking institutions committed to advancing clinical outcomes. This year’s theme - The Economics of Quality and Safety – will put a spotlight on the measurable value derived from the Black Box Platform™. Attendees will hear use cases from across the globe that demonstrate the real-world application of the technology - from identifying latent safety threats to improving team performance.
What is the Surgical Safety Network?
Surgical Safety Technologies customers are invited to be members of the Surgical Safety Network - a cross-institutional collaboration that harnesses collective intelligence, benchmarking, research, and best practice sharing to improve care delivery. In addition to gathering annually, working groups meet year-round to dive deep into specialty areas. These collaborative forums allow participants to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful and sustained progress with the Black Box Platform.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation at SSN 2026.
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 - Pre-Conference Activities
12:00 pm
Black Box Platform Workshop
Gulfstream 1,2
Invite-Only Workshop
4:30 pm
Trauma Working Group Meeting
South Mezzanine 1
RSVP Required
7:00 pm
Opening Reception & Dinner
Ocean Lawn
Networking
Friday Jan 9, 2026 - Conference Day 1 Sessions
7:30 am
Breakfast
Ponce Patio
Networking
8:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Teodor Grantcharov
SST
Vanessa Palter
SST
8:45 am
Designing for Safety: The Role of Human Factors in Modern Clinical Environments
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Breakout Session
Patricia Trbovich
University of Toronto
10:00 am
Real Time Outcome Data: A Transformative Approach to Quality Benchmarking
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Mark Talamini
Northwell Health
Herb Zeh III
UTSW Medical Center
Barbara Gaines
Children's Hospital
Mary Hawn
Stanford Health Care
View Details
11:15 am
The Strategic Value of Continuous Professional Development: Advancing Education, Talent Acquisition, Risk Mitigation, and Organizational Culture
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Graham Billingham
MedPro
Tracy Zito
Orlando Health
Megan Nolan
Boston Children's
John Mansour
UTSW Medical Center
Boris Zevin
Kingston Health
View Details
12:15 pm
Keynote Address
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Keynote
Sylvia Trent-Adams
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement
12:45 pm
Lunch
Ocean Lawn
Networking
2:00 pm
The ROI and Value Proposition of the Black Box Platform in the Modern Healthcare System
Ponce de Leon 1
Workshop
3:30 pm
Surgical Operations Working Group Meeting
Ponce de Leon 1
RSVP Required
3:45 pm
Nursing Working Group Meet and Greet
South Mezzanine 1
RSVP Required
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 - Conference Day 2 Sessions
7:30 am
Breakfast
Ponce Patio
Networking
8:00 am
Designing for Safety: The Role of Human Factors in Modern Clinical Environments – Insights and Results
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Patricia Trbovich
University of Toronto
8:45 am
Operating Room Efficiency Beyond Manual Data Entry: Achieving True Impact on Cost Reduction, Care Accessibility, and Workforce Wellness
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Samuel Wald
Stanford Health Care
Matthew Porembka
UTSW Medical Center
Ashley Peterson
Stanford Health Care
Cory Shortell
The Ohio State U. Medical Center
View Details
09:15 am
Research Think Tank 1/2
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Sara Singer
Stanford Health Care
Ganesh Sankaranarayanan
UTSW Medical Center
James Jung
Duke Health
10:10 am
Research Think Tank 2/2
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Patrick Godau
German Cancer Research Center
Chloe Nobuhara
Stanford Health Care
11:00 am
The Economics of Transitioning from a Pilot Initiative to a System-Wide Solution
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
William Daniel
UTSW Medical Center
Samuel Wald
Stanford Health Care
Elizabeth Papaila
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Stacy Brethauer
The Ohio State U. Medical Center
View Details
12:00 pm
Fireside Chat
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Fireside Chat
Peter C. Laussen
Boston Children's Hospital
12:45 pm
Lunch
Front Lawn
Networking
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Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
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Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
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Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
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Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
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Countries
from 3 different continents
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Countries
from 3 different continents
SSN Conference Attendees
Hospital Leadership
C-Suite and Division Leadership, Directors of Quality and Safety, etc.
Clinicians
Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Nurses, Fellows, Residents, etc.
Researchers
Research Directors and Coordinators, Biostatisticians, etc.
Technologists
Directors of Technology and Informatics, Clinical Data Analysts, etc.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from previous attendees, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
Dr. Tom Weiser
SAVE Program Director Wellcome Leap
Dominique Watt, RN, MBA, MSN, CPHQ
Executive Director of Clinical Effectiveness and Education
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Resources
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
FAQ
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Where is SSN 2026 being held?
02
Is the conference open to the public?
03
Do you have travel recommendations for attending SSN 2026?
04
Is there a cost to attend?
05
What is conference attire?
01
Where is SSN 2026 being held?
02
Is the conference open to the public?
03
Do you have travel recommendations for attending SSN 2026?
04
Is there a cost to attend?
05
What is conference attire?
JANUARY 8 - 10, 2026
The 11th Annual Surgical Safety Network Conference
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Annual Surgical Safety Network (SSN) Conference is the premier gathering for healthcare leaders focused on improving clinical quality, safety, and efficiency. The exclusive event brings together clinicians, researchers, technologists, leadership stakeholders and more to discuss the power of technology for improved care delivery.
SSN 2026: The Economics of Quality and Safety
Like previous years, SSN 2026 will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders to engage with forward-thinking institutions committed to advancing clinical outcomes. This year’s theme - The Economics of Quality and Safety – will put a spotlight on the measurable value derived from the Black Box Platform™. Attendees will hear use cases from across the globe that demonstrate the real-world application of the technology - from identifying latent safety threats to improving team performance.
What is the Surgical Safety Network?
Surgical Safety Technologies customers are invited to be members of the Surgical Safety Network - a cross-institutional collaboration that harnesses collective intelligence, benchmarking, research, and best practice sharing to improve care delivery. In addition to gathering annually, working groups meet year-round to dive deep into specialty areas. These collaborative forums allow participants to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful and sustained progress with the Black Box Platform.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation at SSN 2026.
Thursday Jan 8, 2026
Friday Jan 9, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
0+
0+
Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
0+
0+
Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
0+
0+
Countries
from 3 different continents
SSN Conference Attendees
Hospital Leadership
C-Suite and Division Leadership, Directors of Quality and Safety, etc.
Clinicians
Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Nurses, Fellows, Residents, etc.
Researchers
Research Directors and Coordinators, Biostatisticians, etc.
Technologists
Directors of Technology and Informatics, Clinical Data Analysts, etc.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from previous attendees, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
Dr. Tom Weiser
SAVE Program Director Wellcome Leap
Dominique Watt, RN, MBA,
MSN, CPHQ
Executive Director of Clinical Effectiveness and Education
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Resources
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
FAQ
Where is SSN 2026 being held?
Is the conference open to the public?
Do you have travel recommendations for attending SSN 2026?
Is there a cost to attend?
What is conference attire?
JANUARY 8 - 10, 2026
The 11th Annual Surgical Safety Network Conference
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Annual Surgical Safety Network (SSN) Conference is the premier gathering for healthcare leaders focused on improving clinical quality, safety, and efficiency. The exclusive event brings together clinicians, researchers, technologists, leadership stakeholders and more to discuss the power of technology for improved care delivery.
SSN 2026: The Economics of Quality and Safety
Like previous years, SSN 2026 will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders to engage with forward-thinking institutions committed to advancing clinical outcomes. This year’s theme - The Economics of Quality and Safety – will put a spotlight on the measurable value derived from the Black Box Platform™. Attendees will hear use cases from across the globe that demonstrate the real-world application of the technology - from identifying latent safety threats to improving team performance.
What is the Surgical Safety Network?
Surgical Safety Technologies customers are invited to be members of the Surgical Safety Network - a cross-institutional collaboration that harnesses collective intelligence, benchmarking, research, and best practice sharing to improve care delivery. In addition to gathering annually, working groups meet year-round to dive deep into specialty areas. These collaborative forums allow participants to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful and sustained progress with the Black Box Platform.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation at SSN 2026.
Thursday Jan 8, 2026 - Pre-Conference Activities
12:00 pm
Black Box Platform Workshop
Gulfstream 1,2
Invite-Only Workshop
4:30 pm
Trauma Working Group Meeting
South Mezzanine 1
RSVP Required
7:00 pm
Opening Reception & Dinner
Ocean Lawn
Networking
Friday Jan 9, 2026 - Conference Day 1 Sessions
7:30 am
Breakfast
Ponce Patio
Networking
8:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Teodor Grantcharov
SST
Vanessa Palter
SST
8:45 am
Designing for Safety: The Role of Human Factors in Modern Clinical Environments
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Breakout Session
Patricia Trbovich
University of Toronto
10:00 am
Real Time Outcome Data: A Transformative Approach to Quality Benchmarking
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Mark Talamini
Northwell Health
Herb Zeh III
UTSW Medical Center
Barbara Gaines
Children's Hospital
Mary Hawn
Stanford Health Care
View Details
11:15 am
The Strategic Value of Continuous Professional Development: Advancing Education, Talent Acquisition, Risk Mitigation, and Organizational Culture
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Graham Billingham
MedPro
Tracy Zito
Orlando Health
Megan Nolan
Boston Children's
John Mansour
UTSW Medical Center
Boris Zevin
Kingston Health
View Details
12:15 pm
Keynote Address
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Keynote
Sylvia Trent-Adams
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement
12:45 pm
Lunch
Ocean Lawn
Networking
2:00 pm
The ROI and Value Proposition of the Black Box Platform in the Modern Healthcare System
Ponce de Leon 1
Workshop
3:30 pm
Surgical Operations Working Group Meeting
Ponce de Leon 1
RSVP Required
3:45 pm
Nursing Working Group Meet and Greet
South Mezzanine 1
RSVP Required
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 - Conference Day 2 Sessions
7:30 am
Breakfast
Ponce Patio
Networking
8:00 am
Designing for Safety: The Role of Human Factors in Modern Clinical Environments – Insights and Results
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Patricia Trbovich
University of Toronto
8:45 am
Operating Room Efficiency Beyond Manual Data Entry: Achieving True Impact on Cost Reduction, Care Accessibility, and Workforce Wellness
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
Samuel Wald
Stanford Health Care
Matthew Porembka
UTSW Medical Center
Ashley Peterson
Stanford Health Care
Cory Shortell
The Ohio State U. Medical Center
View Details
09:15 am
Research Think Tank 1/2
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Sara Singer
Stanford Health Care
Ganesh Sankaranarayanan
UTSW Medical Center
James Jung
Duke Health
10:10 am
Research Think Tank 2/2
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Presentation
Patrick Godau
German Cancer Research Center
Chloe Nobuhara
Stanford Health Care
11:00 am
The Economics of Transitioning from a Pilot Initiative to a System-Wide Solution
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Panel Discussion
William Daniel
UTSW Medical Center
Samuel Wald
Stanford Health Care
Elizabeth Papaila
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Stacy Brethauer
The Ohio State U. Medical Center
View Details
12:00 pm
Fireside Chat
Ponce de Leon 5,6
Fireside Chat
Peter C. Laussen
Boston Children's Hospital
12:45 pm
Lunch
Front Lawn
Networking
0+
0+
Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
0+
0+
Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
0+
0+
Countries
from 3 different continents
SSN Conference Attendees
Hospital Leadership
C-Suite and Division Leadership, Directors of Quality and Safety, etc.
Clinicians
Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Nurses, Fellows, Residents, etc.
Researchers
Research Directors and Coordinators, Biostatisticians, etc.
Technologists
Directors of Technology and Informatics, Clinical Data Analysts, etc.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from previous attendees, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
Dr. Tom Weiser
SAVE Program Director Wellcome Leap
Dominique Watt, RN, MBA, MSN, CPHQ
Executive Director of Clinical Effectiveness and Education
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Resources
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
FAQ
01
Where is SSN 2026 being held?
02
Is the conference open to the public?
03
Do you have travel recommendations for attending SSN 2026?
04
Is there a cost to attend?
05
What is conference attire?