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The ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo is bustling with more than 2,000 attendees at The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Most sessions at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo were jam-packed.

Kelley Blair, chief executive officer of nimble solutions, speaks at the keynote session of ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo on May 1.

Claire Cunningham, chief executive officer of One World Surgery, speaks at the keynote session of ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo on May 1.

Melissa Stockwell, Army veteran and Paralympian, was the keynote speaker at ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

David Weinstein, MD, ASCA Board member and orthopedic surgeon at Surgical Center of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, Colorado, talks to Melissa Stockwell, Army veteran and Paralympian, during the keynote session at ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

Mark Wainner, ASCA Board president and senior director of ASC Acquisition and Development at Community Health Systems in Franklin, Tennessee, and Bill Prentice, ASCA chief executive officer, speak during the keynote session at ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

Attendees play ping-pong in the exhibit hall during the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

Kara Newbury, ASCA chief advocacy officer, presents during the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

Dave Preston sings during the Celebration Luncheon at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo.

The Rocky Mountains in the background of the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

ASCA 2025: The Summit of Success

Don’t miss today’s sessions and social event

BY SAHELY MUKERJI | MAY 2, 2025

With record attendance, high-quality educational sessions and a packed exhibit floor, the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo will wrap up tomorrow. The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is teeming with more than 1,100 participants, 180 exhibiting companies and more than 30 unique sponsors.

See who is exhibiting at ASCA 2025.

ASCA 2025 features

more than 60 educational sessions for ASC professionals at every level;
nationally recognized ASC management experts;
networking opportunities with more than a thousand of your colleagues;
180 exhibitors that can help you find the solutions your ASC is looking for; and
the latest regulatory and accreditation updates.

The program for this year’s conference is approved for up to 12.75 administrator education unit credits for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC), provider #3272; up to 12.75 nursing contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #6949; and up to 7.25 infection prevention contact hours for the Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP) credential by BASC provider #3272.

Yesterday’s keynote session featured US Army veteran and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell. As the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat during the Iraq War, Stockwell transformed her personal adversity into a journey of remarkable achievements. She competed in swimming at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and later earned a bronze medal in paratriathlon at the 2016 Rio Games. Her story of resilience, determination and the power of choice motivated and inspired the attendees.

Today’s Celebration Luncheon featured ASCA Board members discussing One World Surgery and ASCA’s ASC Administrator Development Program; BASC representatives sharing updates; and the 2025 Nap Gary Award winner. Attendees enjoyed Dave Preston’s music during the leisurely sit-down lunch.

Later this evening, join your colleagues for a memorable night under the stars at Camp ASCA! The Gaylord Rockies Resort offers the ideal setting and ambiance for a party embracing the great outdoors. With delicious food and refreshing beverages, attendees will be able to take in the crisp Colorado air next to the comfort of a warm fire. S’mores will certainly be a welcome treat after attendees test their outdoor skills with axe throwing and other camp activities.

The Wellness Morning event today provided robust wellness activities, including a 45-minute yoga session, a 45-minute HIIT workout and a one-mile nature walk. This event, designed to get people moving, helped attendees stay balanced and start their day in a highly energized way.

For downtime, the resort offers a three-acre water park with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, a relaxing spa, a large fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, and a Topgolf Swing Suite. The many onsite restaurants provide ample dining options. The Denver area has extensive attractions as well, including the views from the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park, the beer-inspired wellness experience at Oakwell Beer Spa and the Meow Wolf immersive art experience.

ASCA thanks its title sponsor, nimble; platinum sponsor, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) | Surgical Notes; and diamond sponsors, Amsurg and Surgery Partners.

ASCA’s annual conference has remained the star of ASC industry events for more than two decades. Physicians, administrators, nurses, managers and owners of ASCs, and other surgery center personnel and professionals from across the country and throughout the world attend this highly regarded conference.

We hope you are having a top-notch time at ASCA 2025! See you at ASCA 2026, May 13–16, 2026, at the Gaylord National, Washington, DC.