Ascent is Acumatica’s first-of-its-kind, partner-only education event designed to help partners get smarter, faster—through prescriptive, role- and industry-based learning that improves execution across selling, implementing, and supporting customers.
AUGUST 17-20 | GAYLORD ROCKIES RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
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General
What is Acumatica Ascent?
How is the event structured?
Ascent uses a three-layer model to ensure focus and relevance:
- Anchor by Role (Functional Tracks)
- Apply by Industry (Edition Overlays)
- Scale by Skill (Core / Advanced / Expert sessions; expert may require assessment)
What makes Ascent different from Summit?
- Partner-only
- Execution-focused
- Hands-on workshops and labs
- Tangible take-home outputs
- Built-in pre-work and post-event follow-through
- Minimal marketing messaging
What will I leave with?
Attendees are expected to leave with (most roles):
- Clear role-specific actions and next steps
- Practical outputs
- Personalized action plans
- A clearer path to improve performance and scale your Acumatica practice
How much will Ascent passes be?
Ascent passes are $1,150 each and include:
- Opening and closing keynote sessions
- 65+ breakout sessions
- Full, hot breakfast Tuesday – Thursday
- Lunch Tuesday – Wednesday
- Welcome reception (Monday)
- Evening reception (Wednesday)
What does the Ascent agenda look like?
The following is the framework for Ascent. A full agenda will be posted as we approach the event:
Monday, August 17: Arrival, Welcome Reception
Tuesday, August 18: Opening Keynote, Breakout Sessions
Wednesday, August 19: Breakout Sessions, Evening Reception
Thursday, August 20: Breakout Sessions, Closing Keynote, Departure
Who will lead sessions and workshops?
Sessions will primarily be delivered by Acumatica SMEs, supplemented by select industry experts and experienced partners.
Will there be AI content?
Yes. AI topics will be embedded across many sessions.
Are meals included with my Ascent pass?
Yes. Your Ascent pass includes the following meals:
Monday, August 17: Welcome Reception – passed appetizers, desserts, and drinks
Tuesday, August 18: Breakfast and lunch
Wednesday, August 19: Breakfast and lunch, Evening Reception – passed appetizers, desserts, and drinks
Thursday, August 20: Breakfast
Will Acumatica be providing ground transportation for attendees between Denver International Airport and their hotel?
No. Attendees are responsible for their own ground transportation when attending Ascent.
Will Ascent have sponsorship opportunities?
Yes, Ascent will have a very limited number of sponsorship opportunities available. For more information on Ascent sponsorship, please email ascent@acumaticaevents.com.
Registration
Who should attend Ascent?
Our focus prioritizes roles with the greatest immediate impact:
- Business Consulting / Services
- Presales / Solution Architect / Sales Engineer
- Developers
- Practice Owners / Executives
How do I apply to attend Ascent?
It’s easy. Visit our Ascent Application and fill out the form. After you have completed the application, you will receive an acknowledgement email from ascent@acumaticaevents.com.
Is there mandatory pre-work?
Yes (most roles). Attendees will complete mandatory pre-work tailored to their role and industry.
Pre-work may include:
- Readiness assessments
- Role/edition learning modules
- Required practical inputs (e.g., deals, customer scenarios)
Is there post-event follow-through?
Yes (most roles). Ascent includes structured follow-through:
- Role- and edition-based cohorts
- Ongoing expert access and office hours
- Certification/badging tied to real-world application
- KPI-based measurement for business impact
By applying, do I guarantee myself a spot at Ascent?
No. Since we will be capping Ascent attendance at around 850 attendees, all applications will be reviewed. For those applications that have been approved, the applicant will be sent an invitation to register for Ascent in early spring 2026.
When will I be notified whether I’ve been accepted to attend Ascent, and when will Ascent registration open for accepted attendees?
We expect to notify accepted applicants and open Ascent registration in late March / early April.
Can I register more than one person at once from my company?
Yes. When registering for Ascent 2026, you have the option of either registering an individual or a group. To register multiple individuals at once:
- Begin the first individual’s registration.
- When reaching the “Registration Summary” page, click the “Register Additional Attendee” button near the bottom of the page. Select the registration type of the next individual – e.g., VAR, Alliance Member, etc. to begin registering the next member of your group.
- Repeat the previous step until all the people in your group have been registered. When you reach the “Registration Summary” page for the final person in your group, click the “Next” button at the bottom of the page.
- This will take you to the “Payment” page where you can provide a single payment method for the entire group.
Need help deciding who to send?
Bring your doers—the people responsible for discovery, demos, delivery, solution design, and practice execution—plus the leaders accountable for turning learning into action.
Focus on:
- Business Consulting / Services
- Presales / Solution Architect / Sales Engineer
- Developers
- Practice Owners / Executives
Hotels
What is the hotel situation for Ascent?
Ascent will be held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. As part of our event, we will have a room block with a special Ascent rate available on a first come, first served basis.
Rooms at the Gaylord Rockies will be $259 plus a $28 resort fee per night plus tax.
How do I reserve a hotel room at the Gaylord Rockies for Ascent?
The special rate at the Gaylord Rockies is only available by registering for Ascent. Once your registration is complete, you will be prompted to book your hotel room through a link provided on the confirmation page.
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at Ascent 2026!
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