Arnaldo Valedon

I’m very excited to welcome everyone to the 16th IAAS International Congress in beautiful Dubrovnik this May 18–20, 2026. We look forward to guiding inspiring discussions, sharing innovations in ambulatory surgery, and building lasting connections with passionate colleagues from around the world. It’s truly an honour to host such a pivotal event where experience, excellence, and camaraderie come together in one of Europe’s most stunning settings. 

Arnaldo Valedon, MD, MBA, FASA, SAMBA-F

President, IAAS

A.Valedon, MD, MBA, FASA, SAMBA-F

President International Association for Ambulatory Surgery

Business Contact:

Luis Hidalgo

Ambulatory Surgery: The Future is here.

Ambulatory Surgery means efficiency with quality and safety.

The question is:  Do I have to admit this patient as an inpatient for this surgical procedure if I can perform the operation on this patient on an ambulatory basis?.