SEPTEMBER IN CHICAGO, IL

COMING SOON

The AscendX 2026 Super User Conference returns in September 2026 bringing together sterile processing, surgical operations, and healthcare leaders from across the country.

 
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WHY ATTEND?

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.

  • Fix-It Bar: Real-time “ask me anything” support tables staffed by Ascendco experts. Attendees solve real problems on the spot.
  • Power Sessions: Fast-paced, hyper-focused micro-trainings (analytics, quality, workflows).
  • Community Focus: Networking experiences, dinners, roundtables, and pairing similar facilities by size and region to strengthen peer learning.
  • Hands-On Bootcamps: Live practice using Sonar, SQ.Track, and new features.
  • Small Group Breakouts: By hospital size, region, or operational maturity.
  • Real Client Case Studies: Authentic, in-the-trenches perspectives.
  • Immersive Innovation: Potential off-site visits to the new Ascendco Experience Center.

Foundational Track

  • For SPD technicians, first-time users, and early-stage digital adopters.

Focus: scan points, dashboards, audits, real-time quality control.

Strategic Track

  • For system leaders, data owners, analysts, and executives.
  • Focus: predictive analytics, benchmarking, staffing optimization, strategic planning.

New for 2026: Collaboration Track

  • Focused on OR–SPD alignment, communication frameworks, and hospital-wide coordination.

  • 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

  • Ideal for attendees who do not require hotel accommodations.
  • Includes full conference access, all meals, evening events, and participation in workshops, breakouts, and trainings.

Hotel Package

  • Designed for travelers who want a seamless conference experience with lodging included.
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  • Local Package plus a 3-night hotel stay at the official AscendX hotel (details announced soon).

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.

SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!

Frequently asked questions

AscendX is Ascendco Health’s annual Super User Conference, bringing together sterile processing, surgical services, and supply chain teams for hands-on software training, workflow education, and peer collaboration. The event focuses on improving safety, efficiency, and data-driven decision making across the surgical workflow.

AscendX is designed for sterile processing technicians, supervisors, managers, OR leaders, quality and compliance staff, and supply chain professionals. Anyone who uses, or supports teams using, Ascendco tools will benefit from the educational sessions and hands-on training.

AscendX 2026 will be hosted in Chicago, beginning September 21, 2026. Additional details about the venue, agenda, and travel recommendations will be provided as we get closer to the event.

Yes, many Ascendco clients receive complimentary registration based on their service package.
For 2026, all current clients are grandfathered into the newest package levels, which include:

  • Foundation: 1 complimentary attendee

  • Advanced: 2 complimentary attendees

  • Strategic: 3 complimentary attendees

Complimentary attendance covers conference registration, breakfast, lunch, and welcome party.

Learning areas include:

  • Scan-point workflows and daily operations

  • Quality, compliance, and audit preparation

  • Data analysis and dashboard interpretation

  • Staffing and resource planning

  • Predictive analytics and strategic decision making

  • Emerging tools and upcoming feature releases

Both Foundational and Strategic education tracks are available.

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