There’s something for everyone involved in resuscitation at CASSummit.
December 3–6, 2025 · Arizona Grand Resort · Phoenix, AZ
Pre-Conference Workshops December 2 & 3
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2023 SUMMIT RECAP
Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit
A Spotlight on Summit Success
CCPRF was thrilled to host Jeff Miller, NFL’s Executive Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs, and Policy, as the Keynote Speaker, along with Jonathan Drezner, MD, team physician of the Seattle Seahawks, as the Opening Plenary Speaker. Summit attendees also had the opportunity to:
- Engage with over 200 presenters from various countries, including the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, India, Kenya, Singapore, Switzerland, the UAE, and UK.
- Participate in 10 dynamic and timely plenary sessions.
- Explore over 100 presentations across five tracks, as well as poster presentations and roundtable discussions.
- Take advantage of professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Network with experts in the fields of resuscitation, in-hospital care, EMS, community education, and training.
- Explore the latest products and services in the industry during two full days in the interactive Expo Hall.
- Participate in the powerful and inclusive CPR Saves Lives Rally.
For people worldwide passionate about saving lives, the CASSummit is the only opportunity to learn, collaborate on and implement the latest resuscitation science across the full chain of survival. Stay in the know for Summit 2025 by joining our email list!
This year’s theme:
Seconds to Act—Empowering the Response to Cardiac Arrest and Life-Threatening Emergencies
This is a pivotal year for the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit as we expand our conference theme to apply sudden cardiac arrest research, best practices and medical intervention to other time-sensitive emergencies such as opioid overdose and uncontrolled hemorrhage.
In addition, the conference will address the first full scientific review of the CPR, ECC & First Aid guidelines in 5 years, released just weeks before the conference.
Continuing Education Accreditation
The 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit has been accredited for Continuing Education Credits by the Center for Healthcare Education.
Seconds to Act: Where every role and every moment matters.
In sudden cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies, everything can change in seconds. This year’s Summit is designed for those moments — when systems must respond, teams must act and speed means survival.
The 2025 theme, “Seconds to Act: Empowering the Response to Cardiac Arrest and Life-Threatening Emergencies,” marks a pivotal evolution. For the first time, CASSummit expands its focus beyond sudden cardiac arrest to include other time-sensitive emergencies like opioid overdose and uncontrolled hemorrhage, drawing critical connections across disciplines.
It’s also the first major event following the release of the new CPR, ECC & First Aid Guidelines, the first full update in five years. You’ll hear directly from the experts who shaped them.
“The Summit is a networking bonanza — participants get to mingle with some of the greatest minds in resuscitation from all over the world.“
Stu Berger, MD,
President of the Foundation,
Executive Director for the Heart Center at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago
“The Summit is a networking bonanza — participants get to mingle with some of the greatest minds in resuscitation from all over the world.“
Stu Berger, MD,
President of the Foundation,
Executive Director for the Heart Center at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago
“We had more presentation submissions this year than ever before — 205! Our 2025 program is our most ambitious ever with 100 concurrent sessions. You’re going to love it!“
Katie Dainty, Research Chair, North York General Hospital, Member, Program Chair
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIERE SPONSORS
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Every Link. One Mission.
Every Link. One Mission.
CASSummit brings together prehospital and hospital teams, researchers, survivors, lay rescuers, and community advocates—each working to strengthen the chain of survival and save more lives from time-sensitive emergencies
JOIN US AT THE BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA GRAND RESORT
JOIN US AT THE BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA GRAND RESORT
The 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit arrives at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Dec. 3-6, 2025. Are you thinking of joining us? Program Chair, Ed Racht, MD, shares why this year’s venue — and this year’s CASSummit — are not to be missed.
Ed Racht, MD, Program Chair, welcomes you to CASSummit 2025!
Why Attend CASSummit 2025?
Come for the Education
From the new guidelines to real-world skills, this year’s Summit delivers the most comprehensive resuscitation education program yet — with more than 200 speakers and spanning seven tracks designed for every role in the chain of survival.
- 7 focused tracks, including the new SCA in Youth & Athletes
- 14 pre–conference workshops & 100+ sessions and roundtables
- CE credits available across nearly every session
Come for the Network
At CASSummit, the conversations are just as impactful as the sessions. This is where the full resuscitation community comes together to share insight, spark ideas and build lasting connections. The one thing they all have in common is the motivation to save more lives from time-sensitive emergencies.
- Explore the Exhibit Hall and Demo Stage to meet innovators and experience the latest tools in action
- Visit the Poster Sessions to engage with new research and connect directly with investigators
- Join Breakfast with Champions for small-group conversations with resuscitation leaders across disciplines
Come for the Celebration
Progress is powered by people — and at CASSummit, we take time to recognize the individuals and stories shaping the future of resuscitation. From rising leaders to lifelong contributors, survivors to everyday heroes, we celebrate the full community behind the mission to save more lives.
- Professional awards honoring emerging leaders, lifetime achievement and others
- Winners of the SCA Video Contest, honoring creative stories that raise awareness and inspire action
- The Survivor Celebration brings together survivors and participants for a party not to be missed
Come for Rejuvenation
CASSummit isn’t just about professional growth — it’s also a chance to reflect, reconnect and return recharged. Whether you’re hiking a desert trail or unwinding with peers, this is your space to reset before the year winds down.
- Stay at the all-suite Arizona Grand Resort, just $189++/night with discounted $20/night resort fee
- Enjoy pools, golf, spa access and scenic views in 69° December sunshine
- Reconnect with your purpose and your people at the stunning venue in the Sonoran Desert
Know The SCA Stats
People annually in the US experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital.
Survival rate increases when CPR is used.
CASSummit by the Numbers
A CHALLENGE FROM PROGRAM CHAIR ED RACHT, MD:
“We’ve seen examples from communities worldwide where SCA save rates exceed 50%. Yet national averages have hardly budged beyond 10%. Please take this challenge: come to Phoenix, Dec. 3-6, 2025, and help us discover together how we can create transformative change so more lives can be saved.”
—Ed Racht, MD, CCPRF’s Summit 2025 Program Chair and Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Response
Exhibit Hall Space Selling Quickly!
Now is the time to secure your Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit booth or sponsorship and ensure your products, services and expertise reach the widest audience array in resuscitation. DETAILS >>
Seconds to Act: A Closer Look at Our 2025 Theme
Why This Theme, This Year?
“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 Beautiful Approach to Time-Sensitive Emergencies
“People who are willing to ACT could be willing to act in ALL time-sensitive conditions, not just cardiac arrest. “
