Welcome >> Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSumit)

WELCOME TO CASSUMMIT 2025!​

Dec. 3-6, 2025 | Phoenix, Ariz.

Addressing the first full science review of the guidelines since 2015

Our Theme:

Seconds to Act—Empowering the Response to Cardiac Arrest and Life-Threatening Emergencies

Engage our communities with a systems approach to time-sensitive emergencies

Call for Presentations:

Opens Jan. 13, 2025

Closes March 14, 2025

Jump here for more information about submitting

Exhibitor & Sponsor Info:

Jump here for 2025 Exhibit Hall map and basic pricing

Supported By

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A Message From Ed Racht, MD, CASSummit 2025 Program Chair:

“In choosing this year’s focus and theme, we have expanded our topics and reach to use our lessons learned, research, and best practices to address the preparation, identification and care in resuscitating patients whose hearts have stopped no matter the cause.”

A Message From Ed Racht, MD, CASSummit 2025 Program Chair:

Greetings to everyone:

On behalf of the 2025 Summit Program Committee and the talented and insightful guidance of many leaders in CCPRF, we’re excited to share our theme and the thought process around creating a stimulating, memorable and educationally fulfilling Summit in Phoenix.

It’s hard to believe that the 2025 Summit will mark 45 years since the inaugural event in 1980! Thousands of attendees and participants have learned from the best, explored the evolving science and benefitted from the experience practitioners, scientists and educators committed to improving systems of care for resuscitation. Those memorable meetings and opportunities for interaction have directly impacted our collective abilities to prepare for and care for patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. 

As you know, in the past the Summit occasionally entertained topics when the heart was stopped not by disease but by other conditions such as trauma, overdoses or drowning. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we now face many new challenges in other time-sensitive, critical conditions. The Program Committee recognized that the successes and principles of developing systems of care for the arrested patient are also applicable to these other events.

“In choosing this year’s focus and theme, we have expanded our topics and reach to use our lessons learned, research, and best practices to address the preparation, identification and care in resuscitating patients whose hearts have stopped no matter the cause.”

Sudden cardiac arrest from disease is still the foundation of our conference, but we recognize the need for more information and education around these increasingly urgent topics. Examples include stop-the-bleed and opioid overdose interventions. Frankly, what we’ve focused on in previous years can help lead the way in improving survival in many other conditions. And our target audience is exactly the right group.

We’re really excited about the expansion of the conference and the opportunity to create a Summit that is valuable to an even broader group committed to caring for time-sensitive conditions.

We look forward to the journey over the next several months to assemble the best of the best.

See you in Phoenix!

On behalf of the Program Committee, 

Ed
Edward M. Racht, MD, CASS 2025 Program Chair
Chief Medical Officer
Global Medical Response
GMR Medicine

Call for Presentations

Opens January 13, 2025

Closes March 14, 2025

Start preparing now!

What makes a good presentation?

A good presentation is timely, relevant and presented by faculty who have unique insight into the topic.

It is characterized by a clear and concise message, well-structured content, a compelling narrative, and a satisfying conclusion that provides the audience with key takeaways, all aimed at improving survival outcomes through the advancement of emergency care science and practice. 

Preference will be provided for submissions that are evidence based and provide participants with insight into relevant issues, new ideas and pragmatic methods in implementation. Submissions related to experience in the implementation of guidelines, innovations and best practices is also strongly encouraged.

All submissions will be blind peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, and relevance to the conference theme and sub-themes.  We welcome presentations that address any condition that requires the re-start of the heart. And we are open to any presentation format and content that shares new thinking about how to save lives!

Sample presentation topics:

  • Reducing time to chest compressions and first shock
  • Best practices and emergency plans for youth/athletes
  • International interventions, research and case studies
  • Improving lay responder willingness to respond and developing rescuer mindsets
  • Building highly reliable systems of care
  • Developing effective support systems for lay responders, cardiac arrest survivors and their families
  • Effective examples of legislative advocacy and regulatory change related to SCA
  • HEARTSafe Community experience
  • CPR in the schools and workplace
  • Efforts to identify and address disparities, e.g. race, sex, gender, age, SES, etc.
  • Pediatric resuscitation

Presentation and Application and Submission Rules

  1. All proposed presentations and application materials must be submitted through the online submission site (opens Jan. 13, 2025).
  2. Without exception, submissions must be received through the website by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 14, 2025. Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  3. When applying, you’ll be asked which presentation format you prefer and prompted to provide additional information about presenters. You must complete all required fields.

Types of presentations:

  • Half- and full-day pre-conference workshops
  • Concurrent sessions
  • Poster presentations

Exhibitor & Sponsor Info

The Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit is the only conference where you can meet with and learn from the widest array of advocates and professionals in the resuscitation profession. Exhibit and showcase your latest products and services to the most diverse and dedicated audience in resuscitation!

Don’t miss out — CASSummit is only held every two years!

Who attends CASSummit?

Professionals representing every link in the Chain of Survival — all focused on resuscitation.

Exhibitor Pricing

20’ x 20’ island booth — $9,500

10’ x 20’ standard booth — $5,900

10’ x 10’ preferred booth — $3,900 (noted in blue on floor plan)

10’ x 10’ standard booth — $2,950

Your booth price includes:

  • One full meeting registration and one exhibit hall pass. Purchase up to two additional meeting registrations at a discount of 50%; additional exhibit hall passes available for $150 each.
  • Full exposure with breakfast, breaks and the Opening Reception all taking place in the Exhibit Hall
  • All booths include pipe, drape and an identification sign. CCPRF will provide a 6’ skirted table, two chairs and a waste basket for each exhibit booth.
  • Exhibit booth listing on event website and mobile app with website link
  • Electronic lead retrieval system (available for purchase)

Sponsor Pricing

Platinum

$30,000

Gold 

$15,000

Silver

$7,500

Bronze

$3,750

Ready to secure your CASSummit 2025 booth and/or sponsorship?
Contact Ginna Gutierrez,  ggutierrez@augeomarketing.com or 816-885-6919.

Science, Training, Education, Networking and Survivor Support — All in One Place

The Citizen CPR Foundation’s Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit) serves as the central hub for resuscitation professionals, educators, experts, influencers and advocates, as well as key decision-makers in resuscitation products, services and information. This biennial, multi-day conference unites individuals dedicated to enhancing community response to sudden cardiac arrest, providing a platform to connect, learn and explore the latest insights related to SCA.

Why Attend CASSummit?

CASSummit is more than just a conference; it’s a pivotal event that celebrates survivors empowers participants to become change-makers in the realm of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. By attending, you will:

Expand Your Knowledge

Access the latest research and innovative practices directly from leading experts in the field.

Network Effectively

Build connections with resuscitation professionals, researchers, community champions, fostering collaboration that can enhance your community’s response to SCA.

Share Best Practices

Participate in workshops and discussions that promote the sharing of effective strategies and solutions tailored to improving survival rates.

Empower Change

Gain actionable tools and resources to implement in your own community, driving awareness and improving preparedness for SCA incidents.

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Join the Movement

At CASSummit, we believe in the power of collaboration to improve emergency response capabilities in our communities. By attending, you’ll contribute to a collective effort to enhance survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest in homes, schools, hospitals and beyond.

Stay Updated!

Don’t miss out on future CASSummit events! Stay connected for the latest news, updates, and highlights from the Summit.

A Message From Ed Racht, MD, CASSummit 2025 Program Chair:

Greetings to everyone:

On behalf of the 2025 Summit Program Committee and the talented and insightful guidance of many leaders in CCPRF, we’re excited to share our theme and the thought process around creating a stimulating, memorable and educationally fulfilling Summit in Phoenix.

It’s hard to believe that the 2025 Summit will mark 45 years since the inaugural event in 1980! Thousands of attendees and participants have learned from the best, explored the evolving science and benefitted from the experience practitioners, scientists and educators committed to improving systems of care for resuscitation. Those memorable meetings and opportunities for interaction have directly impacted our collective abilities to prepare for and care for patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. 

As you know, in the past the Summit occasionally entertained topics when the heart was stopped not by disease but by other conditions such as trauma, overdoses or drowning. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we now face many new challenges in other time-sensitive, critical conditions. The Program Committee recognized that the successes and principles of developing systems of care for the arrested patient are also applicable to these other events.

In choosing this year’s focus and theme, we have expanded our topics and reach to use our lessons learned, research, and best practices to address the preparation, identification and care in resuscitating patients whose hearts have stopped no matter the cause.

We’re really excited about the expansion of the conference and the opportunity to create a Summit that is valuable to an even broader group committed to caring for time-sensitive conditions.

Ed Racht, MD, CASSummit 2025 Program Chair

Sudden cardiac arrest from disease is still the foundation of our conference, but we recognize the need for more information and education around these increasingly urgent topics. Examples include stop-the-bleed and opioid overdose interventions. Frankly, what we’ve focused on in previous years can help lead the way in improving survival in many other conditions. And our target audience is exactly the right group.

We’re really excited about the expansion of the conference and the opportunity to create a Summit that is valuable to an even broader group committed to caring for time-sensitive conditions.

We look forward to the journey over the next several months to assemble the best of the best.

See you in Phoenix!

On behalf of the Program Committee, 

Ed

Edward M. Racht, MD, CASS 2025 Program Chair
Chief Medical Officer
Global Medical Response
GMR Medicine

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