Assort Ascend 2026

Reimagining the care journey with AI

An intimate executive gathering for bold operators and innovators. Share what’s working. Influence what’s being built. Shape the future of how patients access and navigate care.

June 23–25 | Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

Guest speaker

Mike Massimino

The veteran NASA astronaut who has flown on two Space Shuttle missions and helped repair the Hubble Space Telescope

Special guest appearance

Joe Montana

4x Super Bowl Champion

Speakers

Paul Ricci

CEO

Dr. Parinita Amin

CEO

Kristina Kemp

VP of Customer Success

Jeffrey Liu

Founder & Co-CEO

Tommy Middleton

CEO

Kathy Love

CEO

David Zhao

Co-Founder & CTO

Jon Wang

Founder & Co-CEO

Brandon Yang

Cofounder

Ameya Bhatawdekar

VP, Field CTO

Vincent Yeh

Principal Product Manager

Alex Holt

Field CTO

Whitney Elson

Product Manager

Event format

Thoughtful sessions Meaningful connections

01

Learn from high-performing organizations.

Candid conversations with operators across forward-thinking physician groups and health systems navigating the shift to AI-driven care operations.

02

Go inside the product roadmap.

Get direct access to Assort's engineering team. See what's coming, weigh in on what matters, and help steer the future of AI-powered care journey orchestration.

03

Unwind in wine country with great company.

Recharge in Sonoma with peers who get it. Wine, gorgeous views, and evenings that turn new contacts into lasting relationships.

Small roundtable discussions

Small, facilitator-led circles where you can unpack real-world challenges, swap playbooks, and build genuine connections with smart peers.

Keynotes & panels led by experts

The people running today's highest-performing care organizations will share lessons and practical insights you can bring back to your team.

Outdoor and social activities

Unwind and recharge at a beautiful resort. Wine tasting, guided walks, curated dinners, and evenings by the fire with great company.

Agenda

Three days of connection. Innovation. Impact

Day 1

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Arrival and Welcome

Day 2

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Insights, Innovation, and Networking

Featured Day

Guest keynote by Mike Massimino

Lunch & networking with Joe Montana

Day 3

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Closing

Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa

100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476

FAQs

When does the summit officially start and end so I can plan my travel?

Plan to arrive by 2pm on Tuesday, June 23. Programming will begin at 5:30pm that day and wraps by 10am on Thursday, June 25.

How do I register and what's included in my pass?

You can secure your spot here; your pass covers all keynotes, breakout sessions, meals, wellness activities, evening socials, and transportation between official venues.

Is transportation provided from the Bay Area?

If traveling by air, Assort will reimburse ground transportation of your choice (ride share, taxi, or rental car). If you are traveling with a group, please coordinate plans to transfer together whenever possible. An email will be sent out with instructions for reimbursement.

If traveling within the Bay Area by car, Assort will reimburse ground transportation of your choice (ride share, taxi, or rental car), and valet is provided free of charge to Ascend attendees.

Why attend?

Be recognized as a pioneer in healthcare operations. Gain insider access to Assort’s AI roadmap and influence product features.

Network with peers who are rewriting the patient operations playbook. Leave inspired and equipped with new frameworks, tools, and relationships.

Where can I find the program and what to expect?

Please view our preliminary program.

Other questions? Message us at ascend@assorthealth.com