Leadership and Advocacy Summit

The ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2025 will be held April 5–8 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Hotel. This in-person-only event is where ACS members, leaders, and advocates can build essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Through dynamic sessions and interactive workshops, you’ll gain tools to strengthen your leadership capabilities, advance healthcare policy, and influence the future of surgery.

The Summit will begin on Saturday, April 5, with optional educational workshops on building trust, communications, and lifelong surgical competency. On Sunday, April 6, the Leadership Summit will showcase compelling speakers addressing key themes in surgical leadership. During the Leadership Summit, attendees will learn new and innovative ways to face challenges and enhance their leadership skills, both in and out of the operating room.

The Advocacy Summit kicks off with a Welcome Reception and Keynote Dinner on Sunday night, April 6. On Monday and Tuesday, April 7–8, expert panelists will discuss ACS-supported advocacy priorities and how surgeons can play a role in future healthcare transformation. Advocacy training and scheduled congressional visits will enable attendees to put their advocacy skills to work. The Advocacy Summit portion of the event is only open to ACS members in the US.

If you have any questions about the Leadership and Advocacy Summit, please contact lasummit@facs.org.