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The SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition brings together the largest gathering of scaffold and access industry professionals. The Convention features industry-focused educational sessions and showcases the nation’s top scaffold and access exhibitors.This yearly event is also one of the best opportunities for members meet face-to-face, in a central location to share opinions and expertise, and discuss best practices.
Networking with peers and SAIA leadership is another key component of the SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition, and several programming elements have been built into the schedule to foster this important and valuable relationship building. The SAIA Café provides the optimal space for attendees to casually gather between sessions, take a meeting, or catch up with friends!
Evening receptions give attendees a chance to kick back after a long day of work to enjoy food, drink, entertainment, and camaraderie with each other in an informal setting.
WHO ATTENDS THE SAIA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION?
Representatives from all major sectors of the scaffold and access industry attend this event, including manufacturers, rental houses, suppliers, distributors, contractors, educators, labor groups, consulting firms, and more. These attendees are builders, CEOs, presidents, managers, safety directors, laborers, attorneys, and engineers – just to name a few – and they share the same passion for the industry as you do!
IS TRAINING OFFERED AT ANNUAL CONVENTION?
Training is an essential element of the SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition, so it’s an excellent time to take care of any requirements you might still need to meet for educational, certification, or compliance purposes. If you are interested in becoming an Accredited Training Institute, please contact us at [email protected]
Training offered at convention- Train the Trainer, CPT Frame, CPT Suspended, and CPT System.
DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SAIA TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION?
No, you do not have to be a member of the SAIA to attend the Annual Convention & Exposition. However, you may want to join after discovering all the benefits a membership offers, including discounted pricing for all events like this one!
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
The dress code for the SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition is business casual. Meeting rooms can be cold at times, so don't forget to pack a light sweater or jacket just in case. Cocktail attire is required for the President’s Gala & Awards Presentation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A FULL REGISTRATION?
If you truly want to experience all that the SAIA Annual Convention has to offer, we highly recommend coming in for the full event!
Your full registration covers ALL educational sessions, access to the Exhibit Hall and the following networking/social opportunities and meals:
Starting Tuesday evening we have The Welcome Reception with Exhibitors, followed by 3 days of Breakfast (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday), 2 days of Lunch in the exhibit Hall (Wednesday & Thursday), another reception Wednesday night, and ends with our President’s Reception, Gala Dinner & After Party Thursday night!
HOW DO I JUSTIFY THE EXPENSE OF ATTENDING?
We do our best to ensure your experience at the SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition is equal parts educational and engaging. When you leave, we want you to be equipped with practical, ready-to-implement solutions that will help your organization solve their greatest challenges. However, for any of this to happen, we know you first need to convince your boss that your attendance is worth the investment. Below are some justification tips you can use when talking with your manager or supervisor.
Align your session planner with your company’s needs
Review the Convention schedule and identify those sessions which best align with your company’s needs and their expectations for you and are most relevant to your skill development and goals.
Stress the value of investing in your education
The Convention offers numerous professional development opportunities to learn about new trends, develop competent skills, and interpret complicated legislation.
Find your solution providers
The Exposition is your opportunity to collect information on and evaluate products and services from industry-specific vendors and suppliers while also comparing competing technologies.
Use the Request Letter
If you need additional assistance in your request to attend the Convention, the SAIA has created a sample letter you can use and customize to fit your own situation. Contact Headquarters at 816.595.4860.
Bring It All Home
We guarantee you’ll leave the Convention feeling empowered, energized, and well-informed. Commit to a post-conference briefing for staff back home to share what you learned. All presentations will be available to you online following the Convention.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202-4207, United States,Denver, Colorado
