Where Innovation Meets Impact

The 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit

Do you work in the healthcare space-or support those who do? Join a diverse group of professionals transforming safety, design, and performance in healthcare at Healthcare Surfaces Summit 2026, May 5-6, at ISSA Headquarters, Rosemont, Illinois.

Hosted by ISSA Healthcare and the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, this interactive event brings together healthcare/environmental services (EVS) pros, manufacturers, supply chain leaders, building service contractors (BSCs), scientists, and experts to tackle surface challenges impacting care delivery. Roll up your sleeves to analyze standards, explore surface intelligence, and co-create solutions for patient/staff safety.

From innovation panels and collaborative sessions to networking that sparks partnerships, every moment connects knowledge to action. Leave inspired, informed, and part of a community driving cleaner, smarter healthcare spaces.

Learn more and register: issa.com/healthcaresummit.

International Cleaning Week

International Cleaning Week (March 22-28, 2026) is a time to celebrate the incredible cleaning professionals who create and maintain the pristine, healthy spaces we all rely on. The Spotless Spaces Competition showcases their outstanding work, while governors across the country issue proclamations recognizing cleaning's critical role in public health. Whether preparing before, joining during, or extending the momentum afterward, it's your chance to honor these everyday heroes.

The celebration doesn't end with International Cleaning Week-you can help lift up the industry all year long.

Visit issa.com/icw and find ways to advocate for the industry.

ISSA Scholars Application for the 2026-2027 School Year is Open!

Do you have a student starting or continuing college in Fall 2026? ISSA members can now unlock exclusive scholarship opportunities through ISSA Scholars!

Open to employees and their families at ISSA member companies, this program supports students pursuing studies at accredited two- or four-year institutions, regardless of major. Applications are open until April 20, 2026.

Learn more at issacharities.org/issa-scholars.

Cleaning for a Reason at 20

For 20 years, Cleaning for a Reason has provided free professional home cleaning services to individuals undergoing cancer treatment, offering support when it's needed most. What began as a small act of kindness in 2006 has grown into a movement across the United States and Canada, driven by over 1,400 cleaning companies, volunteers, donors, and partners dedicated to making a difference.

As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in shaping the future. Whether through donations, partnerships, or raising awareness, your support helps us bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those battling cancer.

Get involved today: cleaningforareason.org.

Unlock Leadership & Training Excellence: Train the Trainer in Dallas!

Give your team the tools to train with confidence! Join us in Dallas, April 8-9, for the Train the Trainer Workshop, where you'll learn proven methods to build internal training capacity, strengthen workforce performance, and drive measurable results. This immersive program equips you with the skills, curriculum, and strategies to elevate your organization's training impact-whether you're onboarding new staff or developing future leaders.

Register here: events.issa.com/cmi.

ISSA Members Claim 50% Off!

Take advantage of this exclusive member savings and stock up on ISSA's most trusted resources, such as the ISSA Cleaning Times, or CMI Custodial Technician Training Basic and Advanced Handbooks. Quantities are limited. This is perfect for training new hires, refreshing team knowledge, or building your internal resource library-at a fraction of the cost.

Visit store.issa.com and use Code ETC50 at checkout!

Calendar of events

Stay ahead of the curve in 2026!

Boost your edge with ISSA events-trainings, certifications, and free member webinars that keep you sharp, informed, and ahead of the game. Your next opportunity to grow starts here!

2026 Education and Training Workshop Dates

Train the Trainer (CPT) Workshop April 8-9 | Dallas

Hygieia Conference Shaping the Future-Trends and Insights for Tomorrow April 9 | Toronto, ON

IICRC House Cleaning Technician (HCT) Certification Class April 30-May 1 | Virtual

Healthcare Surfaces Summit 2026 May 5-6 | Rosemont, IL

Mentorship in Motion: May 7 | VirtualHow Emerging Leaders Grow Faster by Learning, Leading, and Paying It Forward

ISSA Show North America Webinar Preview Series May 13 | Virtual

CIMS Certified Expert (CCE) May 15 | California

CMI Custodial Supervisor Workshop June 8 | Rosemont, IL

Altus Summit June 8-10 |Rosemont, IL

Certified Workloading Specialist Workshop June 25 | Virtual

And so much more! To register and view the full schedule of events, visit events.issa.com.