The Annual Southwest Trauma and Acute Care Symposium is a regional professional conference in Phoenix focused on trauma care, emergency surgery, and acute care systems. Held at the Phoenix Convention Center, the symposium convenes clinicians, emergency responders, nurses, and health-system leaders for case-based presentations, clinical updates, and system-level discussions. The meeting is notable for its multidisciplinary emphasis on improving outcomes and sharing best practices in trauma and acute care across the Southwest region.