Smart Strategies for a Successful Expo Hall Visit

With more than 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest in OR technology, this is your chance to explore innovative solutions tailored to your facility’s needs. Gain valuable insights to bring back to your surgical team and administration. Here are some key strategies to help make the most of your time:

1. Identify Your Facility’s Needs
• Consider which technologies, products, or services could enhance efficiency, improve patient outcomes, or reduce costs in your OR.
• Create a must-see list of solutions based on your team’s priorities.


2. Map Out Your Strategy
• Review the Expo Hall floor and exhibitor list and search by product category to find products and services of interest. This can be found online, in the app, or here in Expo Hall Highlights.
• Map your course for interactive demos and product comparisons.


3. Come Prepared to Engage
• Get scanned by exhibitors for follow ups and future discussions.
• Bring a notebook or digital device to jot down key takeaways, product specs, and contact details to share with decision-makers at your facility. · Stop by the Wellness Pavilion for resources that support your well-being.
• Explore career growth opportunities at the Career Center.


4. Leverage Educational Opportunities
• Visit the Skills Studio to gain hands-on experience.
• Participate in Learning Labs and In-Booth Education to pe into solutions and best practices. Plus, earn continuing education contact hours (CH).


5. Strengthen Your Case for New Technology Adoption
• Request clinical case studies, cost-savings data, and implementation support from vendors to help build a strong case for bringing new solutions to your facility.
• Gather insights from fellow nurses and thought leaders on successful adoption strategies.


6. Make Connections That Last
• Don’t miss the high-energy Expo Hall Opening Reception, Sunday, April 6, 4:00 – 7:00pm to network with peers, industry leaders, and product experts.
• Make time on Monday and Tuesday to come back to the hall and engage in deep conversations that discuss real-world applications, challenges, and success stories.

As a perioperative nurse, your experience and clinical knowledge are vital to the ability of interprofessional teams to make informed purchasing decisions. With a clear plan, you can turn your time at AORN Expo into an invaluable experience that benefits your career, your surgical team, and your patients. See you on the show floor.