Inside AORN 2025: Dash iQ shines bright at the “OR of the Future”

This past week, from April 5–8, Boston was buzzing with innovation, connection, and perioperative excellence at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2025 in Boston. NewCompliance was thrilled to be part of this extraordinary event, joining forces with Stryker, Platinum Sponsor of the congress, to showcase our powerful Dash iQ platform (Powered by ACTiQ) one of the standout innovations featured in the “OR of the Future”.

Representing NewCompliance: a powerhouse team

Representing NewCompliance with passion and deep clinical insight were:

• Felicia Parkman, RN, MSN, NI-BC, CPHIMS | Vice President Client Excellence & Chief Clinician

• Aimee McFarlane, RN, MSN, CNOR, CST | Clinical Account Specialist

• Ghislaine Damen | Marketing and Communications Manager

Together, we delivered support during hands-on demos, gained invaluable insights, and guidance around Dash iQ — and the response was overwhelming.

A booth that never slept

Dash iQ became a must-see destination on the expo floor. From morning to close, the booth remained packed with VIP visitors — current and prospective Stryker customers — who had scheduled live demos well in advance.

It was inspiring to see hospital directors, OR managers, and perioperative nurses so engaged. Their thoughtful questions reflected both curiosity and critical clinical needs. The feedback we received was invaluable — not just for validating Dash iQ’s impact, but for shaping our future development roadmap.

Dash iQ: a platform designed with clinicians, for clinicians

Dash iQ was built for the realities of the OR and beyond: fast-paced, data-rich, and constantly evolving. It’s a platform that enhances safety, streamlines workflow and communication, and empowers smarter decision-making. At AORN 2025, that vision came to life in real-time. Visitors could see exactly how Dash iQ responds to daily perioperative challenges — and many walked away excited to take the next step.

Beyond the booth: learning, listening, and leading

While the booth stayed busy, our team also took full advantage of AORN’s comprehensive program:

• We attended keynote speeches that tackled the future of healthcare, digital innovation, and patient-centered care.

• We listened to perioperative nurses speak candidly during Chapter and Specialty Assembly meetings.

• We explored innovations from dozens of exhibitors, taking note of emerging trends and technologies that matter to the OR.

This event was more than a product showcase — it was a knowledge exchange. Each conversation, presentation, and interaction sharpened our focus and strengthened our mission: to build a smarter, safer OR environment that supports perioperative professionals at every level.

Looking ahead: our commitment continues

AORN 2025 reminded us of the incredible community of perioperative professionals committed to advancing patient care. We’re proud to support that mission and we’re already looking forward to AORN 2026!

To all who visited us, shared their stories, and explored Dash iQ; thank you. Your voices drive our innovation forward!