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The ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo is the premier event for the ASC community. There’s no better opportunity to network with your peers, exchange best practices and discuss marketplace trends that could have immediate and long-term implications for your ASC.

The conference features sessions led by experts who delve into critical issues facing ambulatory surgery centers, offering solutions and advancements that participants can implement in their own ASCs. This convergence of knowledge and networking makes the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo an invaluable event for anyone involved in the management or operation of ambulatory surgery centers.

New in 2026, ASCA's conference features SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia). This exciting collaboration brings together ASC clinical and operational leaders with experts in outpatient anesthesia. By uniting these communities, ASCA + SAMBA 2026 will offer a richer, more interdisciplinary learning and networking experience for the entire ASC community.

Earn AEU, IPCH and Nursing Contact Hours

By attending the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo, you’ll have the opportunity to earn nursing contact hours, Administrator Education Units (AEUs) for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center^® (CASC) credential, and Infection Prevention Contact Hours (IPCHs) for the the Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist^® (CAIP) credential.

Future ASCA Conference & Expo Dates