ACS Quality and Safety Conference Registration

Registration for the 2025 ACS Quality and Safety Conference, July 17–20 in San Diego, CA, is opening soon! Check back for updates.

Registration Fees

The conference registration fee includes:

Access to all General and Breakout Sessions (preregistration required)
Welcome Reception on Friday evening
Abstract Reception on Saturday evening
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more
Lunch Friday and Saturday
Daily morning and afternoon networking breaks

Attendees are not officially registered for the conference until registration and payment have been received.

Attendees are also able to select to participate in a preconference workshop; please note, an additional fee* may be required to register. Attendance for these workshops is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Workshop Registration Details

Workshop Descriptions

QI Basics Preconference Workshop

Registration for the QI Basics Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the full-day workshop on Thursday
Complimentary access to the online ACS Quality Improvement: The Basics
Lunch on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop which has an additional fee of $279.

Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop

Registration for the Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the full-day workshop on Thursday
Lunch on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

The QI Basics Preconference Workshop is not a pre-requisite, but it is helpful to have a basic understanding of QI before taking this workshop.

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop which has an additional fee of $125.

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop

Registration for the Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop which has an additional fee of $125.

Become the Next Generation of QI Experts Preconference Workshop

Registration for the Become the Next Generation of QI Experts Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

Anchoring Excellence: How to Build an Enduring Children's Surgery Verification Program and Onboard a New Crew Preconference Workshop

Registration for the Anchoring Excellence: How to Build an Enduring Children's Surgery Verification Program and Onboard a New Crew Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

GSV Program: Why Older Adult Surgical Care Matters Now More Than Ever Preconference Workshop

Registration for the GSV Program: Why Older Adult Surgical Care Matters Now More Than Ever Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the four-hour PM workshop on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

Better Together: QI Experts and Surgeons Preconference Workshop

Registration for the Better Together: QI Experts and Surgeons Preconference Workshop includes:

Access to the four-hour PM workshop on Thursday
Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

ACS Quality Program Participant Rates

	Conference Only	QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)
Attendee (includes Nurse)	$395	$279	$125	$125
Resident	$95	$279	$125	$125
Medical Student/Intern	$95	$279	$125	$125
Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

General Registration

	Conference Only	QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)
Attendee (includes Nurse)	$395	$279	$125	$125
Resident	$95	$279	$125	$125
Medical Student/Intern	$95	$279	$125	$125
Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

Non-Participant of ACS Quality Program Rates

	Conference Only	QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)
Attendee (includes Nurse)	$625	$279	$125	$125
Resident	$95	$279	$125	$125
Medical Student/Intern	$95	$279	$125	$125
Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

General Registration

	Conference Only	QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)	Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)
Attendee (includes Nurse)	$625	$279	$125	$125
Resident	$95	$279	$125	$125
Medical Student/Intern	$95	$279	$125	$125
Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

Justification Letter

Need to obtain approval to attend? Use the justification letter template linked below to communicate the importance and benefits of attending the conference and to outline estimated costs.

Justification Letter Template

Abstract Presenters

All acceptances for abstract submissions will require in-person attendance at the meeting and a registration fee. Posters will not be printed on an author's behalf. Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be responsible for printing their own posters to bring onsite.

Confirmations

Confirmations will be sent via email once your online registration has been completed.

Guests

Registered attendees may only bring a guest to the Welcome Reception and Abstract Reception for a fee of $150.

Substitution Policy

Conference attendee substitution from one individual to another is not permitted.

Child Policy

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend QSC activities.
Children 16 or older who are registered must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times.
A professional and disturbance-free environment must be maintained.

Cancelation/No-Show Policy

All conference participants must notify ACS Registration Services via email at registration@facs.org to cancel their registration. Cancelations must be received by June 20, 2025, and will be assessed a $75 cancelation fee. Attendees who cancel after June 20, 2025, will forfeit all registration fees.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding registration, please contact ACS Registration Services at registration@facs.org or 312-202-5244.