January
25-27,
2026
SAVE
THE
DATE!
ESPA 2026 Annual Conference
ESPA is the only association dedicated to advancing the professional development of event service managers, strengthening the success of the hotels, facilities, and CVBs they support. We understand the unique challenges service professionals face daily, and our conference programming is designed to help you find solutions, grow in your career, and drive results.
Dream Big. Plan Bold. Deliver Beyond.
350+
Event service pros
4.5/5
experience rating
17
Breakouts & Workshops
11.25 Hours
continuing education
Targeted Breakouts
Choose the topic best for you.
Topic Roundtables
Two interactive sessions to build peer relationships on today’s topics
Leaders Program
Leader-level discussions for Associate Directors, Directors andVPs of Service
On the Road Workshop
Education outside the Ballroom
Our Speakers
Our main stage speakers will reflect our theme – Dream Big, Go Bold, Deliver Beyond.
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Closing Keynote
Mimi Brown
Own Your Swag
Industry Panel
Jason E. Dunn
CEO
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Industry Panel
Trevor Mitchell
MBA, FASAE, CAE, CDP
President & CEO
International Association of Venue Managers
Industry Panel
Paul Van Deventer
President and CEO
Meeting Professionals International
Industry Panel Moderator
Anissa L. Ladd
CASE, DES
Vice President of Sales & Services
Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Opening Keynote
Jeff Salzenstein
Own Your Zone
Elite Partners
Partners
Did you miss us in 2025?
The 2025 Annual Conference in Louisville was epic! If you missed it, our video captured some of the highlights. Check it out. And be sure not to miss us in 2026! We can’t wait to see you and a great network of Event Service Pros from across North America this January in Arlington, Texas.