SEPTEMBER IN CHICAGO, IL
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The AscendX 2026 Super User Conference returns in September 2026 bringing together sterile processing, surgical operations, and healthcare leaders from across the country.
Thank you for securing your spot at the AscendX 2026 Super User Conference in Chicago, IL.
Arrival & Travel
Airport Options: Chicago O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW)
Suggested Arrival: Before 2:00 PM CST on Monday, September 21st
Suggested Departure: After 1:30 PM CST on Wednesday, September 23rd
Hotel: Swissôtel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Dr.
Check-in: Sept 21, 3:00 pm | Check-out: Sept 23rd, 12:00pm
Once your travel details are confirmed, please complete the AscendX Attendee Information Form below to help us tailor your conference experience for everything from education tracks to meals and mentorship.
Once your travel details are confirmed, please complete the AscendX Attendee Information Form below to help us tailor your conference experience for everything from education tracks to meals and mentorship.
We’re inviting AscendX attendees to apply for our Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Sessions — a 15-minute spotlight to share a success story from your facility. Showcase your wins, inspire fellow leaders, and help strengthen the AscendX community through real-world innovation and measurable impact.
Arrival & Check-In Opens: 12:00 pm
Welcome bag pickup, light refreshments, exhibit hall access, and the Fix-It Bar.
Opening Ceremony + Headliner Keynote: 4:00 pm
A high-energy kickoff featuring Ascendco leadership and a powerful keynote moment.
Welcome Party: 6:00 pm
Music, drinks, networking, and community-building to close out the night.
Breakfast & Exhibit Hall
General Session
Industry insights and cross-department leadership perspectives.
Concurrent Education Tracks (4 Session Blocks)
Foundational, Advanced, and Strategic learning paths
Lunch + Exhibit Hall
Fix-It Bar & Intentional Downtime
Hands-on support, networking, and peer collaboration.
Keynote + Awards Celebration
An inspiring close to the day followed by recognition of industry innovators.
Evening Group Dinner
Ask the Ascenders Breakfast
Peer-to-peer connection and expert access.
Full Group Session
Community vision, growth, and what’s next.
Final Track Block / Peer Mentor Tables
One last opportunity for focused learning and collaboration.
Closing Lunch (Grab & Go)
Wrap up and departures.
If you have any questions about your registration, travel, or conference details, please reach out to:
We’re happy to help.
AscendX isn’t just another conference. It’s where ideas become impact. Where frontline professionals and executives come together to redefine what’s possible in sterile processing and surgical operations
AscendX is Ascendco Health’s annual Super User Conference—an immersive, high-energy, community-driven experience designed for SPD, OR, perioperative, and supply chain leaders who want to transform surgical operations through data, collaboration, and innovation.
For 2026, the theme centers on Collaboration, Connection, and Culture bringing together the full surgical ecosystem to align, learn, and accelerate progress.
Week:
September 21st
City:
Chicago, IL
Sterile Processing Technicians & Leaders
OR Nurses & Perioperative Leaders
Supply Chain Executives
Hospital Administrators
Ascendco Health Platform Users
Technology + Industry Partners
A conference built on intimacy, community, and hands-on support.
Unlike traditional conferences, AscendX ensures every attendee gets real solutions, meets directly with Ascendco experts, and connects with peers facing identical challenges.
Foundational Track
Focus: scan points, dashboards, audits, real-time quality control.
Strategic Track
New for 2026: Collaboration Track
Apply analytics and dashboards to reduce risk and improve workflow.
Strengthen SPD–OR communication and collaboration.
Implement best practices in compliance, quality, and resource management.
Adopt emerging tools like CoPilot AI, Live Analytics, and predictive modeling.
Lead cultural change across departments.
Build national peer networks for ongoing support.
AscendX offers two registration options so attendees can choose the experience that fits their needs:
Local Package
Hotel Package
Complimentary Attendance for Ascendco Clients
If your facility is an Ascendco client, you may qualify for complimentary conference passes based on your subscription package:
Foundation Package — 1 complimentary attendee per facility
Advanced Package — 2 complimentary attendees per facility
Strategic Package — 3 complimentary attendees per facility
If your organization qualifies, you will receive a confirmation email and a unique discount code to register your included attendees at no cost.
Additional attendees beyond your complimentary allotment can register at the standard Local or Hotel rate.