25th Anniversary Year · 2026

Events

Professional development, networking, and community events for California surgical technologists.

Special Event · September 19, 2026

Dodgers Night

Join us for an exciting evening at Dodger Stadium! Connect with fellow surgical technologists while cheering on the Dodgers. Follow @astcaliforniastateassembly_ on Instagram for the latest announcements.

JUL 18 2026

6 Live CEs

📚 Featured Conference

4th Annual Northern Exposure

🕐 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Stanford Health Care Newark Campus, 7600 Gateway Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

CA-SA is excited to bring back Northern Exposure for the 4th year in a row! Join us for a day of networking with surgical technologists, medical professionals, and hospital leaders. A variety of speakers will share their experiences along with hands-on opportunities. Food and refreshments included.

AST Member$40

Non-AST Member$20

ST Student$20

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SEP 19 2026

Special Event

⚾ Dodgers Night

National Surgical Technology Week at Dodger Stadium

🕐 Evening Event 📍 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

RegistrationTBD

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25th Anniversary Featured Event

25th Anniversary Spring Conference

📅 March 15, 2026 📍 Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA 🕐 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for our flagship event celebrating 25 years of excellence! This full-day conference features keynote speakers, continuing education sessions, vendor exhibitions, and networking opportunities with surgical technology professionals from across California.

Topics include: Advanced surgical techniques, infection control best practices, emerging technologies in the OR, certification preparation, and legislative updates.

CE Credits: Up to 8 continuing education hours available

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Certification Preparation Workshop

📅 May 10, 2026 📍 San Francisco Bay Area (Location TBA) 🕐 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Intensive workshop designed to help surgical technologists prepare for CST certification and recertification exams. Expert instructors will review key concepts, provide study strategies, and offer practice questions to boost your confidence and success rate.

Includes: Study materials, practice exam, and certification resources guide

CE Credits: 6 continuing education hours

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Continuing Education Workshop

📅 August 2026 — Date TBA 📍 Location TBA, California 🕐 Time TBA

CA-SA of AST is proud to offer ongoing continuing education workshops designed to keep surgical technologists current with the latest advances in the OR. Topics, instructors, and registration details will be announced soon — check back or subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know.

Topics may include: Surgical instrumentation updates, sterile technique, new OR technologies, and patient safety protocols.

CE Credits: Available — hours TBA

25th Anniversary Annual Business Meeting

📅 October 2026 — Date TBA 📍 Location TBA, California 🕐 Time TBA

Join us for the CA-SA of AST 25th Anniversary Annual Business Meeting — a milestone gathering for members to reflect on our achievements, celebrate our community, and shape the future of surgical technology in California.

Legislative Advocacy Day

📅 November 8, 2026 📍 California State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 🕐 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Make your voice heard! Join fellow surgical technologists for a day of advocacy at the state capitol. Learn about current legislative issues affecting the profession, receive advocacy training, and meet with legislators to discuss policies impacting surgical technology in California.

No registration fee - Free to all CA-SA members

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Past Events

Take a look at photos and highlights from our previous conferences and networking events. See the CA-SA community in action!

Surgical instruments neatly arranged on a sterile blue drape before a procedure

Instrument Setup — CA-SA Member Showcase

CA-SA of AST Fall Workshop 2024 — surgical technology students practicing instrument handling

2024 Fall Workshop

2024 Networking Mixer

2023 Annual Conference

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