SAVE THE DATE!
January 24-26, 2027
Boston, MA
The Westin Copley Place
SAVE THE DATE!
January 24-26, 2027
Boston, MA
The Westin Copley Place
SAVE THE DATE!
2027 Annual Conference
January 24-26, 2027
Boston, MA
The Westin Copley Place
ESPA 2027 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.
Did You Miss Us In 2026?
ESPA Conference by the Numbers
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 Workshops
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
2026 Elite Partners
2026 Partners
Did you miss us in 2026?
Check out our Arlington, TX conference And be sure not to miss us in 2027! We can’t wait to see you and a great network of Event Service Pros from across North America, January 24-26, 2027, in Boston!