About Convention
If this is your first time inquiring about the SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition, or any SAIA event, then we'd like to welcome you and say 'thank you' for taking your commitment to the scaffold and access industry to the next level! We look forward to your participation and hope you'll find inspiration, new ideas, and valuable connections that will help you with your day to day business dealings.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE SAIA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION?
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 info@saiaonline.org
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?
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!
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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.
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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.
CAN I REGISTER ONSITE?
We do accept on-site registrations, but the fee is slightly higher. We encourage you to register early!
WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AFTER I REGISTER AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND?
We understand that situations come up at the last minute that may prevent you from attending. We will honor any cancellations that are received 30 days prior to the meeting. There is a $75 cancellation fee. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any refunds on your registration after this cut-off date. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent in via mail, or email to:
Scaffold & Access Industry Association
400 Admiral Blvd. | Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone 816.595.4860 | Email info@saiaonline.org