Ascent 2026

Orion Ascent is the industry’s premier financial advisor conference. Our goal is to provide you with an unparalleled educational experience through advisor-led sessions and hands-on workshops and to foster meaningful connections among industry peers and partners — all while offering a dynamic environment filled with excellent food, entertainment, and networking opportunities.

No, it is not required. We will notify you when the full agenda is available so you can choose your sessions at that time.

We will have the formal agenda announced later this year and will reach out to those that have registered to finalize their schedule.

We will host over 50 sessions, 30 speakers and 5 deep-dive workshops.

Yes. To determine if a particular session is eligible it will be indicated in the description.

You will be prompted to book your hotel when you register. On the final page of registration, you will see a prompt labeled "Request Hotel."

Once clicked, you will be taken to the Ascent room block at the Marriott Marquis San Diego where you can book accommodations at our negotiated rate of $379 + tax.

Yes! There is a link to book your hotel on the confirmation page of registration and in your registration confirmation email.

Refund Policy: Full refund if cancelled by November 15. $200 refund if canceled by Dec 15. Exceptions may be granted after this date on a case-by-case basis.

All receptions, dinners, breakfast, lunches and breaks during conference days.

Yes. A guest pass can be purchased for $649 at the time of registration. The pass permits the guest to gain entrance into the welcome reception on February 24, the late night reception on February 25, and the closing evening event on February 26, inclusive of entertainment, cocktails, and dinner.