Schedule

Hilton Head Island, SC | November 13-15, 2026

Friday, November 13

4:30-6 PM
Welcome Reception

Help kick off the Southeast Councils Annual Conference at the Welcome Reception—we’ll have lite bites, tasty drinks and great networking!

Saturday, November 14

7 am
Registration opens

7-8 am
Continental Breakfast

8 am -2:30 pm
Exhibitor Set-up

8 am

Opening Remarks

8:30-9:30 am

Welcoming Address

9:45-10:45 am

Morning Keynote

11 am – 12 pm
Education

12-1:30 pm
Lunch & Learn

Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning about the latest perioperative topics. Join us for our ‘Lunch & Learn’ event, where 15-minute vendor-sponsored sessions will introduce attendees to resources for improved efficiency and patient care. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with industry experts in a relaxed setting.

2-3 pm
Afternoon Keynote

3-6 pm

Exhibit Hall Reception

Sunday, November 15

7 am
Registration opens

8-10 am
Exhibit Hall Brunch

Fuel up for a fantastic day two at the Exhibit Hall Brunch! Mingle with vendors over breakfast bites, sip on refreshing mimosas and Bloody Marys, and make valuable connections – all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

10-11 am
Education

11:15-11:30 am
Daisy Foundation Awards Presentation

Celebrate Nursing Excellence at the Daisy Awards! Witness the heartwarming stories of nurses who go above and beyond, making a profound difference in patients’ lives. Join us as we honor the Nurse Leader of the Year and Lifetime Achievement award recipients and be inspired by the transformative power of compassionate care.

11:30 am -12:30 pm
Closing Keynote

12:30 pm
Closing Remarks

1-2 pm
State Council/Chapter Meetings