Building Brighter Festival Passport Program

Flip to the back of your name badge and start collecting all the stickers available at MRI Ascend! From demos and sessions to popcorn and cheese, there are a myriad to select and collect.

Once you collect your stickers, visit the All-Star Booth in the ecosystem to select your prize.

Wi-Fi Information

Thank you to our WiFi sponsor, Findigs, for keeping all the Asend 2024 attendees connected. To access WiFi, please search for the following network and enter the access code.

Network Name: MRI Ascend
  Access Code: ConnectFindigs


Where can you find these stickers?

See below on how you can obtain your stickers and fill that passport to win a sunny prize experience.


General Session Collection

Did you like what you heard on stage? Visit the product pods or attend corresponding breakout sessions for the following products and you’ll earn a sticker!

MRI Engage | MRI PMX | MRI Investment MRI Energy | MRI Agora Gateway | MRI Agora Insights | MRI PHA Pro | MRI Angus

Press Corps

MRI’s very own Senior Director of Brand and MC, Cederick Johnson, is passing these out to clients willing to record a testimonial!

Say Cheese

Brighten up your resume with a complimentary headshot Sunny Snaps Photography sponsored by Bottomline. Who doesn’t need a new headshot? 

MRI Software Foundation

Stop by the MRI Software Foundation booth and support our local charity, Lucky Duck Foundation.

All-Stars

Hey now, you’re an MRI All-Star… visit the booth, sign-up, and get a sticker! Already signed up? Of course you get a sticker too!  

MRI On Location

Watch that foot traffic add up! Visit the Sips at Sunshine @Work booth to learn more about the product, or even one of the many sessions, to obtain this sticker.

A2I

It’s the future as we know it! Learn more in a A2I session to obtain this sticker.

Campfire Sessions

Gather around for one of these sessions and you’ll leave with “s’more” than just a sticker.

MRI Support

Get the help you need in keeping your workflow fit at the Sunbeam Studio. Schedule a Support session to obtain this sticker.

MRI Services

Pull up a chair and stay a while. The Sunshine Falls Academy will show you the way. Visit the Services team for this sticker.

Partner

MRI loves our partners! Visit 5+ partners in the MRI Ecosystem! Be sure to get their business cards and show them at the All-Star booth for your sticker.

Lumen Lab

You may not get a PhD, but you’ll get an exclusive sticker when you take part in one of our lab sessions.

Luna Vista Cinema  

No tickets required! Watch a demo, grab some popcorn from our concession sponsor, Zego, and enjoy the show to get this sticker.


Quiet Space

For those who need neurodivergent accommodations, please visit the Pier Room (located on the 3rd floor – up the escalators on the Harbor Side of the hotel or outside the elevator bank. Signage will indicate location) between 8am and 5pm daily during the conference dates. If you need additional accommodations, please contact Amber Soerdel within the conference App. Please note this room is not for private meetings or phone calls. Thank you for protecting this space for your fellow attendees.

Lactation Room

If you need a lactation room, please find the room on the 2nd floor near Harbor A breakout (signage will indicate location).

Menus

Dietary restrictions or special meals. Please look for the designated pick-up for each meal location to collect your pre-arranged plate as stated in your email correspondence from the MRI team.

  • Charred Ahi Tuna with Mango Chutney on Cucumber (GF, DF)
  • Roasted Purple Potato with Yam Puree Smoked Coconut and Lavender Honey (V, GF)
  • Butternut Squash Arancini with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli (V)
  • Banh Mi Finger Sandwiches (DF, includes pork)
  • Thai Chicken Finger Sandwiches (N, DF)
  • Fresh Sliced Fruit (VG, GF, DF)
  • Croissants (V), Muffins (V, N), Danish (V), and Gluten-Free Loaf (V, GF)
  • Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Mixed Berry Compote & Maple Almond Granola (V, N)
  • Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs (V, GF)
  • Natural Pork Sausage (GF, DF)
  • Natural Smoked Bacon (GF, DF)
  • Herb-Roasted Yukon Potatoes with Caramelized Onions (VG, GF, DF)
  • Pineapple Coconut French Toast (V) with sauces and syrups
  • Juices & Coffee
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup (GF)
  • Baja Cali Salad Bar – various toppings including lettuce (VG, GF), tomatoes (VG, GF), red onions(VG, GF), cotija cheese (V, GF), pine nuts (VG, GF, N), tortilla strips (V, GF), cilantro (VG, GF), poblano dressing (V, GF)
  • Mango, Black Beans, Jicama, Green Onions, Lime, Chile Quinoa and Chickpea Salad (GF, VG)
  • Red Mole Braised Short Ribs (GF) with Cauliflower Rice, Chayote Curtido
  • Banana Leaf Baked Mahi Mahi (GF) Pozole Sauce, Grilled Lim, Sweet Hominy
  • Cilantro Rise (VG, GF), Peas, Carrots, Tomatoes, Onions
  • Grilled Mexican Squash Al Mojo (GF, V) Pearl Tomatoes, Pursiane, Queso Fresco
  • Desserts served in Ecosystem/Grand Hall
  • Arroz con Leche de Alemendras y Coco Almond Milk and Coconut Milk (G, GF, N)
  • Guava and Sweet Cream Cheese Tartlet (V)
  • Warm Pretzel Bites with mustards and dips
  • Mini Corndog Skewers with accompaniments
  • Crispy Fried Pickles with Sriracha Ranch or Remoulade
  • Truffle Fry Wedges
  • Chicken & Waffle Sandwich – chicken thigh, bacon cheddar waffle, country gravy and Whiskey Syrup
  • Hot Buffalo Sandwich – chicken tenders, sharp cheddar mac & cheese, celery carrot and bleu cheese
  • The Yukon – loaded Yukon Potato with shredded beef, cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, BBQ Sauce and Scallions
  • Kettle & Caramel Popcorn
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Doughnuts
  • Mini Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
  • Apple & Cherry Hand Pies
  • Fresh Sliced Fruit (VG, GF, DF)
  • Almond Croissants (V, N) and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins (V, GF)
  • Blueberry Ginger Compote Parfait with Greek Yogurt & Honey Oat Granola (V, N)
  • Quinoa Porridge (VG, GF, DF) with Blueberry Compote (VG, GF, DF), Pecans (VG, GF, DF, N) and Oat Milk (VG, GF)
  • Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs (V, GF)
  • Chicken Jalapeno Sausage (GF)
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon (GF, DF)
  • Red Potato Wedges with Green Olives, Lemon Oil, Feta Cheese (V, GF)
  • Grilled Asparagus with Strawberry Balsamic Drizzle (VG, GF)
  • Juices & Coffee
  • Sweet Corn Chowder (GF, V) with Yukon Potatoes, Carrots, Sweet Peas, Candied Bacon (GF, DF)
  • Farmers Market Salad Bar – various toppings including spring-mix and Mesculin Greens (VG, GF, DF), Grape Tomatoes (VG, GF, DF), Carrots (VG, GF, DF), Jicama (VG, GF, DF), Feta Cheese (V, GF), Almonds (VG, GF, DF, N) with Herb Vinaigrette (VG, GF, DF)
  • Sweet Potato and Arugula Salad (V, GF, N) – Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, Dates, Pomegranate Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Fregola Salad (VG) – Cucumber, Orange, Red Onion, Mint, Fenne Seeds, Lemon EVOO
  • Cast Iron Seared Flank Steak (GF) with Sauteed Mushrooms, Onions, Roasted Garlic, Herb Butter
  • Whole Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots (GF, VG) – Lemon Rosemary Oil, Carrots Tops Sauce, Golden Raisins
  • Marble Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (GF, VG) – Red Onions, Kale, Agave Syrup Vinaigrette
  • Chocolate and Caramel Brownie Bites (V, GF)
  • Crispy Sunflower Oat Cookies (V)
  • Raspberry Coconut Tarts (V)
  • Vegetable Crudites (VG, DF, DF) with Dill Cucumber Dip (V, GF), Garlic, Spinach and Goat Cheese Dip (V, GF), Roasted Tomato and Olive Tapenade (VG, GF) with Seeded Crackers (V)
  • Beef Sliders – Bacon, Balsamic Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing
  • Barbecue Pulled Pork Slider – Smoked Pineapple Slaw, White Cheddar Cheese
  • Salmon Cake Slider – Swiss Cheese, Chipotle Remoulade, Sweet Pickle
  • House Made Potato Chips – Sea Salt, BBQ and Jalapeno
  • Bianca Flatbread – Garlic Oil, Four Cheese Blend, Sweet Ricotta (V)
  • Chicken California Flatbread – Roasted Chicken, Red Bell Peppers, Bacon, Mozzarella
  • Spicy Pepperoni Flatbread – Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese and Hot Honey