Exchange25 AHE Education & Solution Summit June 8-11 in Columbus, OH

AHE Exchange Conference for Hospital EVS Leaders and Professionals

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Dynamic speakers, thought leaders, and field experts.

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Exhibitors to engage and forge powerful partnerships.

700+

EVS professionals to connect and collaborate.

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Connect, Learn and Innovate

June 8 - 11 | Greater Columbus Convention Center

Exchange25 Summit is the premier event for health care environmental services leaders in the field to learn, network and find solutions. The Summit fosters collaboration through engaging learning labs and group conversation circles, providing an avenue to explore solutions to workforce challenges, refine leadership strategies and improve operational efficiency. Discover actionable strategies to boost recruitment and strengthen staff loyalty, get hands-on access to emerging technologies, and connect with peers who have overcome similar challenges.

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Discover Your Summit Journey

Experience a new level of connectivity and inspiration with transformative education. The Exchange25 program features four focused learning paths designed to equip you with new strategies and actionable solutions.

INFECTION PREVENTION

Featured Sessions:

An Emerging Pathogen Update: Implications for EVS

Disinfecting Sinks to Avoid a Pain in the Drain

Floorcare as your Litmus Test to a Safe and Hygienic Facility

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LEADERSHIP

Featured Sessions:

Bankruptcy to Acquisition:  Navigating in a Financial Crisis

Disaster Preparedness and Infection Control after Hurricane Helene

Pliable Leadership: Managing Up, Down and Across Generations

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OPERATIONS & STAFFING

Featured Sessions:

Project Firstline (PFL) Highlights: Infection Prevention and Control Training Materials and Resources for the EVS Workforce

Going the Extra Mile to Improve Recruitment Success

From Managing to Prioritizing: Unlocking Time’s Potential

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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Featured Sessions:

Leveraging People, Process, Technology and Monitoring, to Optimize EVS

Building a Culture of Unleashing Innovation

The Invisible Shield: How Next-Gen Antimicrobial Tech Is
Advancing Infection Control & Ops Efficiency

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Pre-Summit Programs

Looking to add more to your Exchange25 Summit takeaway value? Add these Pre-Summit programs to your registration!

CHEST Train-the-Trainer

June 6 - 8

Earn the T-CHEST trainer designation required to train and certify your team in acute-care cleaning.

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CHESP Extended Review

June 8

Review key competencies and math covered in the CHESP certification exam, and tips and strategies for taking the exam.

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Featured Speakers

Eric Bailey

Eric Bailey

Author & Leadership Speaker

Opening Keynote

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Jason Hunt

Jason Hunt

Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer

General Session

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Dan Chuparkoff

Dan Chuparkoff

Innovation and A.I. Expert

Closing Keynote

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Exchange25 Solution Center

Find Your Solution for EVS Success

Explore the action-packed Exchange25 Solution Center and discover countless products and services that can help your organization. More than 50 companies will be onsite to answer your questions and offer interactive demos. Vendors will include cleaning and disinfection products, software solutions, UV technologies, robotics, textiles and linens and much more.

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Connect in Columbus

Explore and Learn in the City of Bridges

Columbus is a hub where innovation thrives, offering seamless airport access, easy transportation and walkable dining and entertainment options. The Exchange25 Summit will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, a modern venue that places you in the heart of the city's vibrant atmosphere. With a rich mix of cultural, culinary and outdoor experiences, Columbus has something for everyone to enjoy during your visit.

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Experience Columbus

Expand Your EVS Knowledge

Stay ahead with insights into emerging trends, new technologies and evolving best practices.

Explore the Latest Solutions

Explore cutting-edge products and services specifically tailored to the unique needs of EVS teams and health care facilities.

Network and Meet Other Professionals

Expand your professional network, collaborate with like-minded peers and gain insights from leaders in the field.

Show the Value of Exchange, Get Approval

The easy-to-use justification toolkit provides key talking points to help you demonstrate the value of Exchange, estimate costs and confidently present the return on investment.

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Elevate Your Knowledge. Find New Solutions. Build Collaborative Connections.

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For general questions about registration or the AHE Exchange event, please contact AHE@aha.org