Know Before You Go!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the 2025 OR Manager Conference in sunny Anaheim, California! We hope you take advantage of this time with fellow members of the perioperative industry to learn, grow, and enhance outcomes of your facilities.

Please review the below information regarding the conference and travel to ensure you are prepared for your week with us!

PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE

If you haven’t done so already, start planning your educational experience! View the conference agenda here. You can create a personalized schedule in the 2025 OR Manager Conference mobile app to track your preferred sessions.

LOCATION

OR Manager Conference will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center North (closest to Disneyland). To familiarize yourself with the property, click here to view a map. For those who are driving in, we recommend Car Park 1 (overnight parking is not available at the convention center). The standard daily parking rate is $25.

WEATHER & PACKING TIPS

We are expecting some warm, sunny California skies next week with highs in the 80s. Evenings will cool off to high-50s, low-60s.

We recommend business casual for the conference. Below are a few packing tips:✔️

Bring a light jacket and dress in layers. The conference rooms can be chilly.✔️ Wear comfortable shoes! You’re going to get your steps in at the convention center and around Disney property.

✔️ Don’t forget your sunglasses! The week is going to be very sunny.

✔️ Pack a phone and laptop charger in your conference bag to stay connected.

REGISTRATION HOURS

Registration will be located on the Plaza Level (Ground Entrance) of Anaheim Convention Center North. The entrance can be found in the Arena Plaza. If you are arriving on or before Monday, we recommend stopping by on Monday afternoon to pick up your badge. Our highest volume typically occurs prior to the start of sessions on Tuesday morning.Please note: If you are joining us for the ASC Administrators Training Course, please pick up your badge outside of 262B, Level 200 of Anaheim Convention Center North.

Registration Hours:

  • Monday, October 27: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 28: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 29: 7:00 am-5:30 pm
  • Thursday, October 30: 7:00 am-11:00 am

MOBILE APP AND PRESENTATIONS

The OR Manager Conference 2025 mobile app is your one-stop-shop for all important information regarding the conference. Be sure to turn on Notifications! Any updates to the program will be sent via the mobile app, and you can set up your customized schedule. In addition, all presentations can be downloaded within the app.If you haven’t received an invitation to join the mobile app, please check your spam/junk filters. Please mark noreply@connect.ormanagerconference.com as a safe sender to ensure you receive your invitation email. Please note: If you attended an OR Manager or OR Business Management Conference since 2022, your account may exist. If you are prompted for a password instead of Registration ID, please select “Email me a password reset link” and look for emails from the address listed above.

To download the app, search for “OR Manager Conference 2025” in the App Store or Google Play.

Click here to download from the App Store.
Click here to download from Google Play.
Click here to access the web platform. (Please use this option if your device does not support the Apple App Store or Google Play.)

MAKE YOUR PERIOP NETWORKING & INNOVATION HUB GAME PLAN

Hours: Tuesday, October 28: 2:30 pm-6:00 pm | Wednesday, October 29: 11:00 am-3:30 pmThe Periop Networking & Innovation Hub at OR Manager Conference is THE place to create lasting partnerships, share ideas, and discover and learn about the latest products and services for the perioperative department! Start planning who you would like to meet, so you can learn more about their offerings, and maximize your time in the Hub. Click here to learn about exhibitors and start mapping out your plan.

The OR Manager Conference mobile app allows you to request meetings with exhibitor representatives. Leverage this capability to set meetings before you arrive and throughout the conference!

The Hub is Jam-Packed with Activities!

  • Learn from educational sessions presented by Agiliti, Ansell, LeanTaaS, LiveData, Medaxion, and STERIS
  • Meet the researchers behind 38 posters on display in the Poster Gallery!
  • Refreshment break, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, peer-to-peer roundtable lunch discussions, and a dessert break
  • Celebrate at the Welcome Reception! You’ll meet & greet with your favorite princesses and mouse, get an airbrush tattoo or your very own caricature, snap a photo at the roaming photobooth, and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
  • Hear from AssistIQ and HypoHolder at the Pitchers & Pitches session (Innovation Theater 2, Booth #1027)
  • Learn about rising stars in the industry at the Startup Showcase (Booth #300)
  • Pick up swag and leadership resources in the OR Manager Lounge (Booth #327)
  • Relax and recharge at the Hub Rest Stop (Booth #427), and enjoy massages and aromatherapy (Booth #831)
  • Find out who will win our Trick OR Treat Networking Competition!

NETWORKING COMPETITION – EARN A CHANCE TO WIN BIG!

Join us for some spook-tacular fun! Earn points by engaging with exhibitors and keeping a keen eye out for select space around the conference space to enter for your chance to win some fantastic prizes! In all, 32 winners will be selected, and two top networkers will earn a complimentary trip to the 2026 OR Manager Conference!

How it works:

  • Each exhibitor and various locations around the conference space has a QR code that you can scan with the OR Manager Conference mobile app or your phone’s camera app to earn points.
  • Select the Trick OR Treat widget on the Home Page of the mobile app, or under the More tab on the lower right-hand side of the app menu.
  • Track your progress under the Loot Ledger, and see how you rank among your peers under the Treat Tracker!
  • Each scan = 1 Point (Look for “Big Candy Bar” exhibitor booths worth 5 points! These booths are denoted by a candy symbol in the exhibitor list, and are dark blue on the map.)
  • Winners will be chosen by raffle and announced at 3:15 PM on Wednesday, October 29!

OR MANAGER’S NIGHT OUT: THE HAPPIEST HOUR

Only a few spots remain to join us for OR Manager’s Night Out at Ballast Point Brewing Co. in Downtown Disney! To add a ticket to your registration package, click the “Edit/Upgrade Your Registration” button below the financial in your Confirmation email and visit the Options page. Tickets will also be sold at the registration desk. Tickets: $150; Guest Tickets: $150. All guests must be 21+.Sponsored by:

CE CREDITS

As an attendee, you can earn 13.0 CEs through in-line programming throughout the conference. Those participating in a pre-conference workshop can earn 16.0 CEs. OR Manager Conference is also approved for up to 10.0 hours of AEUs and up to 4 Infection Prevention Credit Hours (IPCHs).

OR Manager works with the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), the leader in perioperative certifications. The continuing education earned at the OR Manager Conference can be applied towards the CNOR, CSSM and CNAMB certification and recertification requirements. In addition, OR Manager is a proud partner of the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABPANC). All continuing education hours, like those earned at OR Manager Conference, related to perianesthesia scope of practice requirements (including any role that supports or advances perianesthesia nursing) can be applied to CPAN and CAPA recertification. For more information on CPAN and CAPA certification, please visit cpancapa.org.The OR Manager Conference (Access Intelligence) is an Approved Provider of:
Continuing Education (CEs) by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #15831.
Administrative Education Units (AEUs) by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC), Provider #1301.
Infection Prevention Contact Hours (IPCHs) by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC), Provider #1301.

To claim your CEs, please complete session evaluations in the mobile app.
1. View the Event Agenda.
2. Click on the session you attended.
3. Select “Polling and Q&A”.
4. Complete the questionnaire.

To claim your CE Certificate, please look for an email from OR Manager Conference one to two weeks post-conference with instructions on how to download your CE certification from your OR Manager account. If you do not already have an OR Manager account, one will be created for you using the email address you used during registration.

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!

Be sure to share your experience on site with your colleagues! Share what you loved most each day, photos, and videos on social media with #ORMC2025. Tag the OR Manager accounts to be featured on our profile!LinkedIn: OR Manager
Instagram: @OR_Manager
Facebook: @ORManager
YouTube: @ORManager4926
X: @OR_Manager

We encourage you to request a time to record a testimonial with the OR Manager Conference videography team in the Periop Hub on Tuesday, between 4:30 PM-5:00 PM. Click here to request a time.

OR MANAGER AWARDS

Support your colleagues on Wednesday at 4:15 pm! We will honor nine finalists and unveil the winners at the annual OR Manager Awards presentation. Meet the 2025 OR Manager of the Year, Ambulatory Nurse Leader of the Year and PACU Leader of the Year!

CONTINUE LEARNING! EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON THE 2026 OR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

Should you have any questions while onsite, please visit the Registration Desk. We are here to help you have a 5-star experience! Looking forward to seeing you in the Happiest Place on Earth!

Safe travels!
The OR Manager Conference Team

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS!

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