Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals - ASCIP 2026
Event Date
September 6–9, 2026
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASCIP 2026 Educational Conference & Expo is the annual meeting of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP), an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the care of people with spinal cord injury and disorder (SCI/D). The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the care of people with spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D).
The conference draws a multidisciplinary healthcare audience. ASCIP conference attendees include healthcare professionals representing a variety of specialties involved in the management of spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D). The Academy is organized into four professional sections, so the program spans medicine, nursing, psychology and social work, and rehabilitation therapy. ASCIP is a not for profit incorporated association comprised of 4 professional sections: American Paraplegia Society (APS), Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (ASCIN), Psychologists, Social Workers & Counselors (PSWC) and Therapy Leadership Council (TLC).
Attendees can earn continuing education credit and take advantage of extensive networking. ASCIP is a special place because of the people and how we each connect and collaborate across disciplines, coming together with the common goal of improving the lives of people living with spinal cord injury or disease.
Show Highlights
- Pre-conference sessions with additional credit hours available.
- Interdisciplinary program organized around ASCIP's four professional sections — APS (medicine), SCIN (nursing), PSWC (psychology and social work), and TLC (therapy leadership).
- 2026 ASCIP Innovation Lab, a dedicated feature of the annual meeting.
- Poster presentations and awards, plus section-specific award programs.
- Networking opportunities across disciplines, and optional post-conference activities to "Experience Utah."
The 2026 Draft Agenda features many informative sessions and outstanding networking opportunities. ASCIP is also offering optional post-conference activities to experience Utah.
Registration
Registration for ASCIP 2026 is open online through the Academy's event registration portal. Published registration fees are:
- Member: $695
- Student/Retired: $300
- Non-member: $995
All fees are non-refundable. Accessible hotel rooms can be selected during registration, and pre-conference sessions offer additional credit hours. For program questions, ASCIP directs attendees to the Program Committee Chair; for general conference or membership questions, to the Academy's management office.
History
ASCIP is a not-for-profit interdisciplinary membership association focused on spinal cord injury and disease care and research. The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) is the only interdisciplinary membership association for health and research professionals that has a focus on spinal cord injury and disease and research. The organization is composed of four professional sections, including the American Paraplegia Society and the Spinal Cord Injury Nurses section (formerly the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses). The 2025 ASCIP Annual Meeting was held Wednesday–Saturday, September 3–6, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2026 meeting moves west to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ASCIP 2026 Educational Conference & Expo?
The conference takes place September 6-9, 2026, at the Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Who should attend ASCIP 2026?
The meeting is designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines involved in the management of spinal cord injury and disorder, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and rehabilitation therapists. ASCIP is an interdisciplinary membership association focused on spinal cord injury and disease care and research.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Registration is open online through the Academy's event portal. Published fees are $695 for members, $300 for students/retired attendees, and $995 for non-members, and all fees are non-refundable.
How do I book a hotel room for the conference?
ASCIP has secured a discounted room block at the host Grand America Hotel, and attendees can reserve through the Academy's dedicated booking link. Accessible rooms are available and can be selected when registering.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
Salt Lake City International Airport is about 7 miles from the Grand America Hotel, typically a 10-15 minute drive. Uber, Lyft, taxi, and private car service are available, and the downtown hotel is also near local transit.
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