2025 Global TapRooT® Summit FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The Summit is now held every 18 months, offering over 50 sessions, hands-on workshops, and keynote presentations. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled our top Summit FAQs and answers. Whether you’re planning your first visit or are a returning attendee, here’s everything you need to know!
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Event Details
Registration & Discounts
EVENT DETAILS
Where and when will the Summit (and Pre-Summit) be held?
The Summit will be held from October 1-3, 2025, at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming atmosphere, the Knoxville Convention Center provides the perfect backdrop for this dynamic learning experience.
Jump-start your week by joining a two-day class on September 29-30, 2025, just before the Summit begins. These Pre-Summit courses offer in-depth training on a variety of topics, helping you maximize the value of your time in Knoxville. Visit the Pre-Summit courses for a list of available classes and to secure your spot.
What is included in my registration?
Your registration fee includes the following on Wednesday – Thursday:
- Access to all keynote presentations, workshops, and breakout sessions
- Breakfast on Monday-Friday, lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, and refreshments
- Entry to networking events, including the Welcome Receptionon on Wednesday
- Digital access to Summit materials and resources
- Access to the WhovaSummit networking app
What is the Summit attire?
The dress code is business casual. We recommend dressing comfortably for interactive sessions and networking. Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater, as conference rooms can be cool.
Are meals included at the Summit and Pre-Summit?
Breakfast will be provided for registered attendees on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Lunch will also be provided to registered attendees on Wednesday and Thursday. Hors d’oeuvres will be available at the Wednesday night Reception for registered attendees and their guests. Beverages are available for attendees during breaks. All of this is included in your registration fee. You will not have to pay anything additional.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for pre-Summit registered attendees on Monday and Tuesday. These meals are also included in the course fee.
REGISTRATION & DISCOUNTS
Why should I attend?
You’ll want to attend for the opportunity to:
- Improve your company’s:
- incident investigation and root cause analysis
- safety and risk management
- human performance and behavior modification programs
- healthcare quality
- equipment reliability and maintenance
- proactive improvement
- lean implementation
- ISO programs
- equipment reliability & maintenance
- product and service quality
- Maintain Certified TapRooT®Instructor status.
- Receive motivation to improve performance.
- Get a team of people from your facility excited about performance improvement!
- Learn new ideas to take your improvement program to the next level.
- Refresh your TapRooT® knowledge.
- Meet valuable contacts who will help you improve performance at your facility and advance your career.
- Benchmark your improvement efforts against other industry leaders.
- Learn practices from other industries that can be applied to improve performance in your industry!
- Solve your company’s biggest problems!
How do I register?
Registration is easy! Visit Registration and choose your preferred ticket type. Early bird pricing is available until June 13, 2025, so register early to secure the best rate.
When you register early, you will be enrolled in the drawing for a new Apple iPad! The earlier you register, the more chances you get to win.
Is there a virtual attendance option?
No, there will not be a virtual option for the 2025 Summit. However, attendees can enhance their experience with the WhovaSummit app, which will provide access to event schedules, networking opportunities, and interactive features throughout the Summit. The app will help you stay connected with fellow attendees, access session materials, and keep track of your personal agenda. A detailed blog article explaining how to use Whova at the Summit will be published soon.
Are there discounts for multiple attendees?
Yes! We offer special discounts for groups of 3 or more attendees from the same organization. Bringing your team allows you to spread the knowledge throughout your organization and save up to $900 OFF per attendee. For details on group rates, contact our registration team at info@taproot.com.
If I register for both the Summit and the Pre-Summit, do I get a discount?
Yes! Attend the Summit and a Pre-Summit course and save $300.
What kind of hotel/travel discounts are being offered?
The Knoxville Convention Center is surrounded by a variety of hotels offering special rates for Summit attendees. Visit Venue & Hotels for recommended hotels, rates, and booking information.
What if I need to cancel?
We understand that plans can change. TapRooT® Summit and Pre-Summit Registrations are 100% transferrable. Attendees may transfer 100% of their TapRooT® Registration fees to future TapRooT® Summits or courses.
To cancel, please email a cancellation request with your order number to info@taproot.com.
ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT
Who is attending the Summit?
The Summit is ideal for anyone dedicated to improving safety, quality, and productivity in their organizations, including:
- Safety, process safety, aviation safety, and incident investigation professionals
- Quality managers
- Pharmaceutical CAPA Coordinators and Nuclear CAP Managers
- Human performance improvement and HOP leaders
- Operations and operational excellence leaders and senior management
- Maintenance and equipment reliability professionals/managers
- Continuous improvement specialists
- HR managers and leadership development trainers
- Anyone using or interested in the TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis System
You’ll meet Safety Professionals, Reliability Specialists, Risk Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Mechanics, Quality Improvement Specialists, Managers, Operators, Doctors and Nurses, Safety Committee Members, Certified TapRooT® Instructors, Performance Improvement Specialists, people interested in human performance improvement, and everyone else from the shop floor to the boardroom!
Whether you are new to TapRooT® RCA, an experienced user, or just interested in performance improvement but have no knowledge of TapRooT®, the Summit has sessions tailored to your needs.
Who will be presenting at the Summit?
For a full list of presentations, visit the Keynote Speakers page and the Summit Schedule. For your convenience, we’ve organized the best practice breakout sessions into eight unique tracks (see the list HERE). Plus, you can customize your Summit experience by picking topics from various tracks.
You’ll find a wide range of topics and also learn that you’ll be surrounded by industry leaders from some of the top companies in the world! You might be surprised by learning as much from your peers as you do from the speakers.
What topics are being covered?
The 2025 Summit features a diverse range of topics, including:
- Advanced Root Cause Analysis methods
- Effective strategies for incident investigations
- Cutting-edge safety practices and case studies
- Leadership development and team-building strategies
- Creating a culture of continuous improvement
- Improving human performance
- High-reliability organizations
- Maintenance and reliability best practices
- Becoming a better TapRooT® Instructor
For a complete list of sessions, visit the Summit Schedule.
What networking opportunities are available at the Summit?
Benchmarking and networking are a major focuses of the TapRooT® Summit, with many opportunities to connect with peers:
- Opening Reception/Name Game: This is a great way to kick off the Summit and new friends.
- Networking Breakfasts: Mingle with experts and colleagues each morning.
- Topic-Specific Breakouts: Share insights and challenges with professionals with like interests.
- Wednesday Evening Networking Reception: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the fellowship of Summit participants and speakers
- TapRooT® User Meetups organized via Whova: Exchange tips and experiences with other TapRooT® users.
These sessions are designed to help you build valuable connections that extend beyond the Summit.
Can my spouse attend the Reception with me?
Yes, the reception is free to registered attendees and their spouses.
Can I earn CEUs and CM Credit?
Yes! You may document the terrific training and facilitation you receive during the Summit and apply those credits toward your professional development training program.
CEUs: By attending all the sessions in your selected track, you will earn 2.0 CEUs. Additionally, several of the pre-summit courses are worth CEUs. Both the 2-Day Incident Investigator Course and the 2-day Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting Course are worth 1.6 CEUs. By attending one of these pre-Summit Courses, and then receiving the outstanding training offered during the Summit, you can earn a total of 3.6 CEUs.
CM: ABIH has awarded CM credit for these events. The Summit contains 16.1 hours which can be claimed for CM credit, and the Pre-Summit contains 15.
How can I stay updated on Summit announcements?
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, speaker announcements, and special offers. To sign up for the newsletter, scroll down to the end of this page and complete the form at the bottom right corner. You can also check the official TapRooT® Summit page for ongoing updates.
Additional Questions?
We hope these Summit FAQs have provided helpful insights into the 2025 Global TapRooT® Summit. If you have any additional questions, please contact our team at info@taproot.com or call 865-539-2139. We look forward to seeing you in October 2025!
