FAQs

Have a question about the OR Manager Conference? Find the answers below!

When and where is the OR Manager Conference?

What are the pass options available?

How do I register for the conference?

Where can I stay during the conference?

Are there discounted airline rates?

Where do I submit a poster presentation proposal?

Who do I contact about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities?

Are there group discounts to attend?

Do you have any resources to help me make the case to my boss?

How do I access my CE certificate after the conference?

Are there dates and location for the 2024 OR Manager Conference?

Who do I contact for help with registration?

What is the Reverse Expo and how can I participate?

How do I submit an award nomination?

Can I volunteer at the OR Manager Conference?

I am unable to attend the conference this year, but I’d like to listen to the recordings. Is that possible?

What is OR Manager’s Bookstore and how can I save on a purchase?

Do you allow press to attend and report on the conference?

Who qualifies to attend the conference?

What’s the dress code for the conference?

Are there opportunities to only visit the exhibit hall on Tuesday, September 19?

Who do I contact if my question was not answered here?

When and where is the OR Manager Conference?

The OR Manager Conference will be held in Nashville, TN, at Music City Center from September 18-20, 2023. Pre-conference workshops and the Reverse Expo will be held on Sunday, September 17.

What are the pass options available?

The pass options have been updated this year based on attendee feedback, and come with additional value! Please visit our Pricing & Deadlines page for details.

How do I register for the conference?

To register online, please visit our online registration portal. Alternative methods of registration can be found on our Pricing & Deadlines page.

Where can I stay during the conference?

The official hotel of the 2023 OR Manager Conference is the Omni Nashville Hotel. Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $284 per night plus tax. Visit the Book Your Hotel page to reserve your room. The group hotel rate deadline is Monday, August 21, 2023.

Are there discounted airline rates?

Yes, our partnering airlines are United and Delta Air Lines. You can find airline discount codes here.

Where do I submit a poster presentation proposal?

You can submit a poster on the OR Manager website here. Poster presenters can save up to 30% on registration!

Who do I contact about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities?

Contact Nancy Iannotta
Sales Representative, OR Manager Conference
203-899-8429
niannotta@accessintel.com

Are there group discounts to attend?

Of course! When 3-4 people register in the same transaction, they will automatically save 10%. To apply the discount during the registration process, select “Add Attendee” prior to Checkout. If your group includes 5 or more, larger discounts apply! Find out more here.

Do you have any resources to help me make the case to my boss?

Yes! Download the Attendee Justification Guide. Enclosed are talking points and a sample letter to your employer.

How do I access my CE certificate after the conference?

Visit our web page on how to earn CEs during the conference. Following the conference, you will access your CE certificate in the OR Manager Education portal at ceu.ormanager.com. Please create an account with OR Manager if you do not already have one. If you are having trouble accessing the portal, please contact client services at clientservices@accessintel.com

Are there dates and locations for the 2024 conference?

The 2024 OR Manager Conference will be held in Las Vegas, NV, at the MGM Grand from October 28-30.

Who do I contact for help with registration?

For help registering, contact Customer Service at 800-550-2880, or +1-301-354-2100 or email clientservices@accessintel.com.

If you have group rate questions, contact Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com.

What is the Reverse Expo and how can I participate?

OR Manager’s Reverse Expo takes place on Sunday, September 17, from 2-5 pm, followed by a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Considered “speed dating for business,” you will have the opportunity to meet with suppliers in short, 8-minute meetings where you can get straight to the needs of your facility and 100% attention from the vendor representatives. Meetings are assigned based on mutual preferences of both the buyer and supplier.

Those involved in the purchasing process for their facility will be approved to participate in the Reverse Expo. If you’re interested in participating in this event, please express your interest during the registration process. We will contact you to confirm your participation. To learn more about the Reverse Expo and how it works, click here.

How do I submit an award nomination?

There will be 3 awards announced at the OR Manager Conference. You can learn more about each award here. Nominations will open shortly for the 2023 program.
• OR Manager of the Year
• PACU Manager of the Year
• Ambulatory Nurse Leader of the Year

Can I volunteer at the OR Manager Conference?

Yes! Volunteer requests can be made here.

I am unable to attend the conference this year, but I’d like to listen to the recordings. Is that possible?

Yes. Educational track recordings are available for $150 per track. Following the conference, recordings will be posted to the OR Manager Store. 2022 Recordings are available for purchase now!

What is OR Manager’s Bookstore and how can I save on purchases?

OR Manager’s Bookstore is one of the most popular aspects of OR Manager Conference. Available for purchase are books on leadership, healthcare, and periop, and the latest OR Manager swag. Plus, pick up a copy of the keynote speakers’ books and participate in our book signing events following their keynote addresses!

To save on your trip to the OR Manager Bookstore, pre-purchase a Bookstore Gift Certificate during registration!

$50 Gift Certificate = You pay $45
$100 Gift Certificate = You pay $85

Do you allow press to attend and report on the conference?

Yes! Please contact Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com to be approved as press and sign up for a complimentary Conference pass.

Who qualifies to attend the conference?

All conference passes are reserved for healthcare facility employees and qualified individuals only. Individuals representing manufacturer or vendor service organizations must be a sponsor or exhibitor to attend the OR Manager Conference.

What’s the dress code for the conference?

Business casual is suggested for the conference.

Are there opportunities to only visit the exhibit hall on Tuesday, September 19?

If you are a licensed employee of a health system or facility, you may qualify for an Expo Hall Only. This pass type grants access to the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, September 19 only. No CE contact hours will be offered to Expo Hall Only passholders. Please email Lindsay Botts at lbotts@accessintel.com for more information.

Who do I contact if my question was not answered here?

Visit the Contact Us web page to get in touch with the right person for your question. We will respond as quickly as possible.