The Operating Room Global (TORG) 2nd Annual 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 10th Anniversary
(Hybrid Event)
Theme: Pioneering the Future of Surgery: Safety, Innovations and Sustainable Healthcare
Organizers: The Operating Room Global (TORG) in collaboration with King Faisal Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda
Details:
➡️ Arrivals: Monday, 25th August 2025
➡️ Conference Dates: August 26–28, 2025, Venue: Nobleza Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda.
➡️ Tours: Friday, August 29, 2025
➡️ Departures: Saturday, August 30, 2025
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📅 Hybrid Event Details:
➡️ Arrivals: Monday, 25th August 2025
➡️ Conference Dates: August 26–28, 2025, Venue: Nobleza Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda.
➡️ Tours: Friday, August 29, 2025
➡️ Departures: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Conference Aim & Objectives
The conference aims to:
Showcase Surgical Innovations
Advance Evidence-Based Practice & Research
Encourage Sustainable Healthcare Practices
Promote Global Collaboration
Promote Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals
Celebrate a Decade of Progress
Enhance Surgical Care Accessibility
Support Leadership Development
Strengthen Healthcare Systems
Recognize Institutional Role in Surgical Excellence
Enhance Patient Safety in Surgical and Perioperative Care
Prepare for Future Health Challenges
About the Organizers
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
The Operating Room Global (TORG) is a global professional platform representing over 213,000 perioperative professionals across 103 countries and is currently the largest network of all operating room professionals in one place with 42 healthcare disciplines and specialties represented. The organization was founded in Nigeria in 2015 and now has over 20 chapters in different countries, with 29 out of the 103 countries based in Africa. Our mission is to advance surgical and perioperative care through education, research, advocacy, and capacity building. In 2025, TORG proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of impact in surgical care, education, and innovation.
Visit TORG Website
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR)
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is a multi-specialty quaternary hospital providing specialized healthcare across East and Central Africa. For over 22 years, it has maintained a strong focus on clinical excellence, efficiency, and quality in healthcare delivery. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical technology, and highly trained professionals, it ensures accessible, affordable, and high-quality care for patients. Visit KFHR Website.
TORG+KFHR 2025
Panel Discussions
Panel 1: The Journey to Surgical Excellence for Aspiring Surgeons: Training, Mentorship & Overcoming Barriers
Panel 2: Advancing Anesthesia Care in LMICs: Innovations & Workforce Development
Panel 3: Strengthening Perioperative Nursing in Low-Resource Settings: Challenges & Strategies for Growth.
Panel 4: Innovations in Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing: Enhancing Patient Safety
View Full Conference Faculty & Speakers Lineup!
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Explore our distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, panel moderators, and expert panelists from around the globe. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from top leaders in surgery, innovation, and healthcare transformation!
TRAVELLING TO RWANDA
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Planning your trip to Kigali for the TORG 2025 Conference? Our Kigali Travel Guide has everything you need! From visa requirements and flight booking tips to weather insights, packing essentials, health and safety guidelines, local customs, and transportation options, this guide ensures a smooth and enjoyable visit. Check it out now to prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Theme:
“Pioneering the Future of Surgery: Safety, Innovations and Sustainable Healthcare”
Innovations in Surgery: New Techniques and Technologies.
Patient Safety in Surgical and Perioperative Care.
Enhancing Surgical Workforce Resilience.
Sustainable Healthcare Practices in Low-Resource Settings
Telemedicine and Remote Surgery: Expanding Access
Ethics and Leadership in Global Surgery.
Panel Discussions
Panel 1
The Journey to Surgical Excellence for Aspiring Surgeons: Training, Mentorship & Overcoming Barriers
Panel 2
Advancing Anesthesia Care in LMICs: Innovations & Workforce Development
Panel 3
Strengthening Perioperative Nursing in Low-Resource Settings: Challenges & Strategies for Growth and Insights from High-Resource Settings
Panel 4
Innovations in Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing: Enhancing Patient Safety
Panel 5
Strengthening Global Surgical Systems for Sustainable Impact
Benefits for Attendees
3-Days Fully Immersive Global Hybrid Event
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Full access to sessions, including keynotes and panels.
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Participation in live Q&A sessions with global experts
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CPD Certification of Participation
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Access to digital conference materials and recordings post-event
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Networking opportunities through all platforms.
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Opportunity to present abstracts and showcase research
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Access to sponsor networking, and booths.
Registration Details
Early Bird Registration:
- In-Person LMICs excluding Rwanda: 150 USD
- In-Person All Other Countries: 200 USD
- In-Person Rwandans: Free
- Speakers and Panelists (In-Person or Online): Free
- TORG Executives All Other Countries: 20% Discounted Rates
- Online Only: 20 USD, LMICs excluding Rwanda – Workshops Excluded)
- Online Only: 40 USD, All Other Countries – Workshops Excluded)
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- Optional for In-person Attendees (Kigali Tours – 73 USD Per Person for all attendee categories, Not included with Registrations). Click Here to Learn More.
Developing Countries or LMICs – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Rep., Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Accommodation, Feeding, and Tourism – ALL ATTENDEE CATEGORIES:
• Accommodation included with Registrations for International attendees and speakers only.
• Flight costs and meals outside conference hours are personal expenses.
• Sightseeing, tourism activities are personal expenses.
Early Bird Timeline:
• Registration Opens: 7th February 2025
• Early Bird Deadline: 30th April 2025
Late Bird Timeline:
• Late Registration Opens: 1st May 2025
• Late Bird Deadline: 10th July 2025
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
Substitutions:
If you are unable to attend, you may designate a substitute delegate at no additional cost. The name of the substitute must be provided at least two weeks prior to the conference, and full payment must have been completed.
Refund Policy:
- Cancellations made 60 days or more before the conference will receive a 75% refund.
- Cancellations made between 30 and 60 days before the conference will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 30 days before the event are non-refundable.
- Virtual and discounted registrations are non-refundable.
- Any bank charges incurred during the refund process will be borne by the participant.
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Registrations Now Open for TORG-2025!
Call for Abstracts
The Operating Room Global (TORG) in collaboration with King Faisal Hospital (KFH) Rwanda invites researchers, clinicians, and professionals in surgery, anesthesia, and perioperative care to submit abstracts for oral presentations at the TORG+KFHR 2025 2nd Annual Scientific Conference & 10th Anniversary.
How to Submit: Send your abstract to Abstracts@operatingroomissues.org
Email Subject: Abstract Submission – TORG+KFHR 2025
Submission Deadline: 30th March 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 5th April 2025
Accepted abstracts will be featured in the conference program as oral presentations.
TORG-2025 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor.
The TORG-2025 2nd Annual Scientific Conference & 10th Anniversary presents a unique opportunity for organizations, businesses, and industry leaders to showcase their brand, support global surgical advancements, and connect with a diverse international audience.
Experience Kigali: Exclusive One-Day City Tour for TORG+KFHR 2025 Attendees
Discover the Best of Kigali with an Exclusive Guided Tour!
Exciting Announcement!
We are thrilled to unveil “Medical Laws and Ethics for Allied & Healthcare Professionals,” the very first official medical publication of TORG! 🎉
Authored by Mr. Zakir Hussain Parray, Chairperson of TORG-India Chapter, this groundbreaking book is a significant milestone in our mission to advance ethical and legal education in global healthcare.
💡 What to Expect?
🔹 Global distribution across major platforms
🔹 A valuable resource for healthcare professionals and students
🔹 Official launch at the The Operating Room Global (TORG) 2025 2nd Annual 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 10th Anniversary!
ALL FORMATS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Who We Are!
The Operating Room is Diversity!
The Operating Room Global (TORG) is a professional platform for operating theatre staff of all disciplines both nationally and internationally.
TORG is a platform that fosters genuine relationships among operating room professionals around the world, giving us the opportunity to LEARN FROM, INSPIRE and SUPPORT one another as a TEAM.
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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐆+KFHR 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?
- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭; www.torgevents.org/rwanda/
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- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝), 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭; www.torgevents.org/faculty/
- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭; https://torg2025.eventbrite.ie
- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭; www.torgevents.org
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