The Summit Weekend Agenda
Friday, November 13, 2026
Welcome to the Regional Family!
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration and check in
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Kickoff!
Your first mission of the weekend. Drinks, connections…and the start of something bigger.
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Opening Remarks: Welcome to The Summit ‘26!
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
The transition from learning to leading
Keynote Address: “The Leap From Fellow to Attending”
A candid, story-driven look at the transition from fellowship to independent practice — the identify shift, the unexpected pressures, and the moments that redefine how you think, lead, and care for patients. This is the big-picture roadmap for what’s coming next.
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Great food, new ideas, real conversations
Industry-Sponsored Dinner and Innovation Showcase
A relaxed, high-yield evening combining great food with a closer look at innovations shaping how we practice—plus the chance to ask questions and engage directly.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
From Blocks to Business
Monday morning hits different when you’re the attending.
Breakfast Panel: “The First 90 Days in Practice: The Stuff Nobody Warns You About”
No filters, no hindsight bias. Faculty break down exactly what caught them off guard—workflow, politics, call burden, efficiency, documentation, and credibility — and what they wish they had done differently from day one.
7:00 am - 7:50 am
8:00 am - 8:45 am
How to build something from nothing and make it stick
Building a Regional Program From Scratch
From zero to fully functional block service. Step by step approach to identifying champions, overcoming barriers, deciding on staffing models, working with nursing, how to decide where to do the blocks, and more.
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Strong opinions, minimal filter
Lightning Round Pro-Con Debates (Part I)
Fast, fiery and slightly dangerous. Strong opinions, bold takes and audience voting. You will leave with new perspectives and maybe a changed mind about whether the TAP block really works and how many blocks we all need to know.
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Your online presence matters more than you think
Panel Session: Social Media & Personal Branding
Should you be on social media? If yes — how do you do it without looking cringe? Which platform is best for regionalists? Practical strategies to build a voice, a following and real opportunities.
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Coffee & Networking Break
Refuel, meet people, see the latest industry advancements, and grab a selfie with a new friend!
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Less talking, more scanning
Hands-On Blocks and POCUS Workshop (Part I)
You asked for it — you get it. Small group, high-yield, hands-on scanning and procedures focused on exactly what YOU want to learn. No fluff, all reps.
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Turning “no” into a “let’s do it”
Lunch & Learn Program: Getting Surgeons on Board — The Psychology of Buy-In
The psychology behind “yes”. Learn how to turn skeptical surgeons into advocates — and make regional pathways actually happen.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Choose your unfair advantage
Breakout Sessions (Choose One 👇)
Pick your lane and level up. (Limited group sizes. Popular sessions fill fast)
A
Private Practice Playbook
High volume, limited time:
What actually works
B
Why Papers Get Rejected
What reviewers want, why they say no, and how to get accepted
C
Teaching Without Taking Over
How to guide learners without grabbing the needle
D
Money Moves for Doctors
Start early, invest smart, and give your future self options
E
Mentors, Sponsors & Career Accelerators
How to find people who will become your career rocket fuel
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Coffee & Networking Break
Grab some caffeine, swap ideas and find your next great conversation.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where teamwork meets ultrasound—and things get competitive
Probe Wars: The Sono-Games!
Fast-paced, team-based ultrasound challenges designed to test your speed, accuracy, and real-world decision-making. Expect head-to-head matchups, curveballs, and a few surprises along the way.
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Show us what you’ve got
Short Video Contest
Show off your skills, creativity, or humor. The best videos win prizes—and serious bragging rights.
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Work hard, play harder
Evening Social Event—The Summit Block Party!
Not your typical conference social. Rooftop pool bar, chef-driven bites, craft cocktails, cold beer, live DJ, lip-sync battle, prizes and actual fun.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Practice, Purpose & The Future
7:00 am - 8:00 am
It’s probably not good news…
Breakfast Panel Discussion: When the Phone Rings at 2 a.m.
The cases we all worry about—but rarely discuss openly. Nerve block complications, tough conversations, and how to handle them when it really matters.
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Hot takes, real stakes
Lightning Round Pro-Con Debates (Part II)
Even hotter takes. AI, epidurals, and the future of practice—debated live with zero holding back.
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Even less talking, even more scanning
Hands-On Nerve Blocks and POCUS Workshop (Part II)
Back at it. More reps, more refinement, more confidence. Small groups, hands-on, and focused on what you want to get better at.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Coffee & Networking Break
Refill your cup — literally and figuratively.
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Real cases, real decisions, no rewind button
Challenging Case Show ‘N Tell
Your cases, your questions. Expert breakdowns of real-world scenarios with ultrasound clips, audience input and practical takeaways.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Where this field is going, and where you fit
Closing Keynote: The Future of Regional Anesthesia—Innovation, integration & Impact
Where this is all going—and how you stay ahead of it. Technology, training, and the future of our subspecialty through a practical lens.
12:15 pm
Discharge Instructions
Take your new skills. Apply early. Apply often.