Get off the sidelines and into the tank. Pitch your clinical solution to a packed audience and judging panel at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025.
Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge, hosted by Dr. Barrett Larson and Dr. Sean Runnels, returns to Center Stage this year, providing entrepreneurs and inventors feedback to help move innovative ideas forward. And why not? No one knows anesthesiology challenges—and possible solutions—better than you.
Sign up to share your concept during the Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge! Three finalists will be selected to present their pitches live for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize, award recognition, and special spotlight from ASA. Additional runners-up will be offered the opportunity to have their elevator pitches played during the Innovation Challenge. Submissions close August 1, 2025.
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Date of last update: July 1, 2025