WHAT IS THE ESSAE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW?
The ESSAE Annual Conference & Trade Show is the premier association management and meeting professionals conference and trade show in upstate New York. This year’s show will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga, NY on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The annual one-day conference is about professional development, networking, and showcasing products and services, and is the place to interact with key decision makers in the association and hospitality industries. The annual conference celebrates the true partnership of our association colleagues, meeting professionals, and exhibiting partners all across New York State.

WHO WILL ATTEND?

• NYS Association executives, CEOs, VPs, and operating officer
• Government, corporate, and association/non-profit meeting & event professionals
• Association management firms; and
• Marketing & PR professionals, education directors, administrators, HR and finance directors, membership directors, and other key association staff.
• Industry professionals from NYS and neighboring regions

Schedule at a Glance:
- Registration / Check In - 7:30 AM
- Exhibitor Move In & Set Up - 7:30 to 9:00 AM
- Welcome & Continental Breakfast – 8:00 to 8:30 AM
- Education Round 1 - 8:30 to 9:30 AM
- Education Round 2 - 9:45 to 10:45 AM
- Education Round 3 - 11:00 to 12:00 PM (inc. CEO Roundtable & a Meeting Planner session)

Don't miss The ABC’s of RFPs sponsored by MPI Upstate New York at 11:00am
(1) credit hour pending in Domain B: Project Management

Are you unsure how to effectively communicate your meeting needs to potential venues and vendors? Join us for an engaging one-hour seminar where we delve into the art of writing comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFPs).

In this educational session, you will learn the key components of a successful RFP, including how to identify and articulate event needs. We will also explore strategies for crafting clear, concise, and persuasive RFPs that set event planners and their partners up for success.

By the end of this session, participants will have the knowledge and skills needed to confidently draft RFPs that lay the foundation for successful meeting planning. Whether you're a seasoned event organizer or new to the world of meeting planning, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your RFP writing skills.

- Lunch & ALA Graduation (Ballroom) – 12:15 to 1:45 PM
- Trade Show – 2:00 to 5:00 PM
- Reception – 3:30 to 5:00 PM

Questions?
Contact: Carrie Laney, Executive Director, ESSAE - executive@essae.org (including online registration assistance).

Saratoga Springs City Center