June 16-18, 2025, The Westin, Sarasota, FL
Led by Dr. Brett Jacobsen, president of SAIS, this high-impact workshop will provide practical tools to bring a strategic priority to life—so you can return to your school ready to implement real change.
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 kickoff 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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Group rate: $169 Cut-off date: June 2 or when the block is full Additional fees: Destination fee $11/day and valet parking: $30/day
If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact learn@sais.org.
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 June 2 using the form below will receive an 80% refund. After June 2, replacement registrants are welcomed, but no refunds are available.
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