Join healthcare leaders, sterile processing experts, and clinical operations professionals from across the country at the AscendX Super User Conference — a hands-on, data-driven experience tailored to those optimizing the future of surgical care.
Peer-Led Sessions
Learn from those in the field. Our agenda includes client success stories, roundtables, and breakout tracks led by industry changemakers solving real-world sterile processing challenges.
Data-Driven Learning Tracks
Advanced Analytics: Harness predictive insights and performance benchmarking to drive smarter decisions and proactive planning.
Daily Operations: Master the essentials — from scan points and workflows to compliance and quality control.
Immersive Networking Experiences
From our Welcome Reception to evening events in downtown Chicago, you’ll build relationships with peers, partners, and the Ascendco team.
Hear from Dr. Peter Nichol, a leading pediatric surgeon and healthcare systems innovator, on how OR–SPD collaboration and real-time data are shaping surgical excellence.
AscendX Agenda
September 22nd – 25th
Day 1: September 22, 2025
4:30 PM – Redefining Risk—Make It Visible, Make It Actionable
6:00 PM – AscendXperience Welcome Party
Day 2: September 23, 2025
7:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet – Merchandise Mart
8:30 AM – Human + Machine: Redesigning the Operating System of Surgery
9:15 AM – Cut the Anchor: Let Go of What’s Holding SPD Back
10:15 AM – From Insight to Impact: The Power of Progress-Driven Data
11:30 AM – Networking Lunch
12:30 PM – Client Innovation Showcase
2:00 PM – More Than You Think: Expanding the Framework of Digital Solutions
3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM – Xplore Chicago
6:00 PM – Dinner Xperience
Day 3: September 24, 2025
8:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet
9:30 AM – Reactive to Real Time: Live Analytics and AI in SPD
10:30 AM – Partner Success Showcase
11:30 AM – Becoming Proactive and Changing the Current Leadership Culture
12:30 PM – Group Lunch
1:30 PM – Now Live: Recently Deployed Product Innovations
2:30 PM – Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM – SPD Trivia Challenge
4:00 PM – Super User Bootcamp: Hands-On Tools for SPD Leaders
5:00 PM – Personal Xploration Time
Day 4: September 25, 2025
8:00 AM – Ask the Ascenders Breakfast – Merchandise Mart
9:00 AM – Future Forward: Ascendco Platform: Modernizing and Breaking through Barriers
10:00 AM – Instrumental Innovation Awards
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Peer-to-Peer Mentorship: The Power of the Ascender Network
Whether you’re traveling in, attending locally, or joining us as an Ascendco client, we’ve got a package designed to give you full access to the AscendX Super User Conference experience.
The conference takes place September 22–25, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Sessions are hosted at Merchandise Mart with offsite events nearby.
Sterile processing professionals, clinical operations leaders, and Ascendco software users looking to improve workflows, analytics, and compliance.
If you’re an Ascendco client, you may qualify for complimentary registration based on your support package. Fill out this form to check eligibility.
All attendees get access to sessions, networking events, the SPD Solutions Hub, and complimentary software upgrades. Hotel Package attendees receive all meals and hotel accommodations. Local Package attendees receive all meals but are responsible for their own lodging.
It’s a live, on-site support desk where you can troubleshoot current issues and activate new Sonar + SQ.track features with our team—free of charge.
Yes. All attending Ascendco clients will receive complimentary access to new Sonar and SQ.track functionalities rolled out during the conference.
Yes! We welcome client speakers for peer-led sessions. Submit your story or success metrics here for consideration in the Client Innovation Showcase.
Business casual for sessions; casual attire is welcome for social events and outings.
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, real-time solutions to current challenges, and hands-on access to new Sonar and SQ.track features—free of charge. You’ll also build a network of peers facing the same challenges, learn from client success stories, and gain insights from industry leaders that you can bring back to your organization.
Yes. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and are eligible to earn 7 CEUs through participation in educational sessions.
Yes. Organizations can register multiple team members, and package eligibility may include complimentary passes for additional attendees based on your support level. Reach out to your Client Success Manager if you have any questions.