June 9-11, 2025, The Westin, Sarasota, FL
Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered by a lineup of expert speakers who will leave you equipped with practical takeaways and new perspectives.
Check out the schedule and sessions below. Plan to stop by the registration desk on Monday from 2:00-3:00 PM to pick up your badge before the opening session begins.
Please review your information on the roster, as this is how it will appear on your badge.
Email changes to learn@sais.org by June 6.
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An overflow block has been secured at the Aloft Hotel (0.5 miles away, room rate $259). Please make your reservations BEFORE MAY 19 in the SAIS block HERE.
The following meals will be provided along with daily beverages:
From a variety of airports, free shuttles, and city-operated ride shares, Sarasota makes it easy to explore. Don’t miss the $2 airport shuttle!
Please note that parking at the Westin is by valet only. The discounted daily rate is $30.
Dinner is on your own, but SAIS is coordinating dine-around groups for Monday night. Sign up here by June 6.
Enjoy Sarasota’s diverse culinary landscape, offering something for every palate, from French to Vietnamese to burgers to seafood. Many restaurants listed are within walking distance of the Westin.
Downtown Sarasota is a vibrant cultural center offering theaters, boutiques, and galleries along with easy access to botanical gardens, a circus museum, an aquarium, and top-rated beaches.
Wednesday is School Spirit Day! Show your school pride by wearing your school’s colors, logo shirts, or any spirited apparel on the last day of the conference. Otherwise, business casual is always in style at SAIS. Be sure to bring a jacket or sweater in case you find the meeting room chilly.
Slides and resources from the sessions will be posted after the event as we receive them from speakers.
Handy list of nearby drugstores, medical services, etc.
Cancellations received before May 26 using the form below will receive an 80% refund. After May 26, replacement registrants are welcomed, but no refunds are available.
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