AQO 2026 will offer a unique opportunity to explore techniques for optimizing data collection using case scenarios and driving quality improvement. Head for New Orleans this September to attend the premier gathering of STS National Database professionals as they share valuable research and important clinical findings with hundreds of peers.
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Session Proposals
STS is accepting proposals for 30-minute sessions to be presented at the conference. The AQO Program Planning Committee will review all proposals and select those it deems appropriate for this year's program. Learn more about submitting a session proposal. The deadline for the proposal submission is Friday, April 3.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now being accepted. Submitted abstracts must use STS National Database Core Fields and Participating Sites Custom Fields to produce results. Accepted submissions will be presented as posters at the meeting, and some selected abstracts may also be presented orally at the conference. Review the guidelines below.
Deadline: Friday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET