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Conference AgendaFebruary 6-8, 2026
FAAA 7th Annual Conference
Join us for three days of cutting-edge education, professional development, and networking opportunities designed for anesthesia professionals at all career stages. Register Now Download PDF AgendaPre-Conference Day📋 Thursday, February 5, 20266:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-up
Conference Day 1📚 Friday, February 6, 20267:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Critical Care Anesthesia
Dr. Peggy White, University of Florida
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Neuroanesthesia in 50 Minutes: What You Need to Know and What is New
Dr. Lauren Berkow, University of Florida
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
LAST - Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
Dr. Svetlana Chembrovich, University of Florida
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Point of Care Ultrasound
Dr. Barys Ihnatsenka, University of Florida
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Sustainability in the Operating Room
Dr. Lauren Berkow, University of Florida
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Regional Anesthesia Workshop
Mark Leonard, CAA, Nova Southeastern University / HCA Florida Trinity
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pre-CAA and SAA Resume Building Workshop
Jennifer Donoso, CAA, Anesthesia OneSource
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pediatric Anesthesia: Williams Syndrome
Matthew Knight, CAA, MMSc, Nova Southeastern University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Career Fair - Each sponsor to speak for 5 minutes
Conference Day 2🎯 Saturday, February 7, 20267:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
FAAA President's Address
Bailey Hocking, CAA (FAAA President 2026)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
FSA-FAAA Legislative Update
Dr. Jared Weiner (FSA President), Dr. Adam Fier (FSA President-elect), Jeff Carroll, CAA (FAAA PAC Chair), Ashley Tilton, CAA (FAAA Legislative Committee), Brecht Heuchan (FAAA Chief Lobbyist)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FAAA Fellow Member Grassroots Advocacy Workshop
Tim Stapleton, FAAA Legislative and Grassroots Consultant
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Anesthesia for Robotic Surgeries
Mark Leonard, CAA, Nova Southeastern University / HCA Florida Trinity
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Airways Workshop
University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology: Dr. Lauren Berkow, Dr. Barys Ihnatsenka, Dr. Tim Feldheim, Dr. Peggy White, Dr. David Hutchinson, Dr. Isaac Luria, Dr. Yury Zasimovich, Dr. Tyler Fong, Dr. Cameron Smith, Dr. Svitlana Smolenchuk, Dr. John Heinbockel
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Regional Anesthesia: PECS, PENG, and ESP Blocks
Dr. Roland Rizzi, Deptartment of Anesthesiology, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Critical Care Anesthesia: OR to ICU
Dr. Thomas Fuhrman, Bay Pines VAHS
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Vascular Access Workshop
Mark Leonard, CAA, Nova Southeastern University / HCA Florida Trinity
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Pre-AA Workshop - Connections That Count: Networking as a Prospective and Apply With Confidence to CAA School
Sarah Whitfield, CAA (AspiringCAA.com)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FAAA President's Reception (Invite Only)
Invitations extended to President's Club level donors and volunteers/VIP guests
Conference Day 3🎓 Sunday, February 8, 20267:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Pediatric Anesthesia: Myths and Truths
Emily Heffinger, CAA, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Regional Anesthesia in Head and Neck Procedures
Dr. Barys Ihnatsenka, University of Florida
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Failing Heart in the OR: A Practical Hemodynamic Guide
Dr. Emuejevoke Chuba, University of Florida
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Perioperative TEE and Its Use in Intraoperative Anesthetic Management
Dr. T. Everett Jones, University of Florida
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