October 28 - 29, 2025
Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Interested in attending this or future conferences?
Monday Oct 27, 2025 - Pre-Retreat Dinner
7:00 pm
Optional Dinner
To Be Announced
Networking
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 - Day 1 Sessions
8:00 am
Optional Introduction to the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
Speaker
9:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks (breakfast served)
Liberty Room
Teodor Grantcharov
Speaker
9:30 am
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis Workshop
Liberty Room
Dr. Komal Bajaj
Workshop
12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
Liberty Room
Networking
1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Liberty Room
TBD
Panel Discussion
2:30 pm
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
2:45 pm
Workshop: Applying Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
Workshop
4:15 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
Discussion
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
TBD
Networking
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 - Day 2 Sessions
9:00 pm
Breakfast
Gallery East
Networking
9:30 am
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Jose Rodriguez
Discussion
9:45 am
Workshop: Action Planning
Liberty Room
TBD
Workshop
11:15 am
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
11:30 am
Fireside Chat
Liberty Room
Megan Nolan
Speaker
12:30 am
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess
Closing Remarks
FAQ
01
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
02
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
03
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
04
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
05
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
06
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?
October 28 - 29, 2025
Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Interested in attending this or future conferences?
Monday Oct 27, 2025 - Pre-Retreat Dinner
7:00 pm
Networking
Optional Dinner
To Be Announced
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 - Day 1 Sessions
8:00 am
Speaker
Optional Introduction to the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
9:00 am
Speaker
Welcome & Opening Remarks (breakfast served)
Liberty Room
Teodor Grantcharov
9:30 am
Workshop
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis Workshop
Liberty Room
Dr. Komal Bajaj
12:00 pm
Networking
Lunch and Networking
Liberty Room
1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Liberty Room
TBD
2:30 pm
Networking
Break and Networking
Gallery East
2:45 pm
Workshop
Workshop: Applying Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
4:15 pm
Discussion
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
5:00 pm
Networking
Happy Hour
TBD
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 - Day 2 Sessions
9:00 pm
Networking
Breakfast
Gallery East
9:30 am
Discussion
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Jose Rodriguez
9:45 am
Workshop
Workshop: Action Planning
Liberty Room
TBD
11:15 am
Networking
Break and Networking
Gallery East
11:30 am
Speaker
Fireside Chat
Liberty Room
Megan Nolan
12:30 am
Closing Remarks
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess
FAQ
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?
October 28 - 29, 2025
Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Interested in attending this or future conferences?
Monday Oct 27, 2025 - Pre-Retreat Dinner
7:00 pm
Optional Dinner
To Be Announced
Networking
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 - Day 1 Sessions
8:00 am
Optional Introduction to the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
Speaker
9:00 am
Welcome & Opening Remarks (breakfast served)
Liberty Room
Teodor Grantcharov
Speaker
9:30 am
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis Workshop
Liberty Room
Dr. Komal Bajaj
Workshop
12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
Liberty Room
Networking
1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Liberty Room
TBD
Panel Discussion
2:30 pm
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
2:45 pm
Workshop: Applying Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
Workshop
4:15 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Caroline Kalbaugh, Jose Rodriguez
Discussion
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
TBD
Networking
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 - Day 2 Sessions
9:00 pm
Breakfast
Gallery East
Networking
9:30 am
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess, Jose Rodriguez
Discussion
9:45 am
Workshop: Action Planning
Liberty Room
TBD
Workshop
11:15 am
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
11:30 am
Fireside Chat
Liberty Room
Megan Nolan
Speaker
12:30 am
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess
Closing Remarks
FAQ
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?