47th Annual Conference & Tradeshow - June 18, 2026

📍 Saratoga Springs City Center & The Saratoga Hilton
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
(Pre-Event Networking & Golf: Wednesday, June 17. Update - golf sold out)
Join association professionals, nonprofit leaders, meeting planners, and industry partners from across New York State for ESSAE’s largest event of the year — a day designed to help organizations and the people who support them lead, adapt, and thrive.
Whether you are looking for fresh ideas, meaningful professional connections, trusted resources, or new business opportunities, the ESSAE Annual Conference & Trade Show brings it all together in one high-energy, highly collaborative experience.
Our interactive online program, courtesy of Map Dynamics, has the schedule, speakers, sessions, exhibitors and more! https://homebase.map-dynamics.com/essaeannual2026/dashboard
Association Professionals & Attendees Can Expect:
✔️ Expert-led education and timely insights
✔️ Peer networking with professionals who understand the unique challenges of associations and nonprofits
✔️ CAE-focused learning opportunities
✔️ Access to a dedicated trade show featuring destinations, hotels, venues, technology, and business solutions
✔️ A fun and engaging onsite Mix & Mingle reception
Industry Partners & Exhibitors Can Expect:
✔️ Dedicated trade show hours designed for meaningful conversations
✔️ Opportunities to connect with association decision-makers, meeting planners, and nonprofit leaders
✔️ Networking before, during, and after the show
✔️ A highly targeted audience focused on meetings, member engagement, operations, and organizational success
Make plans to join us in beautiful Saratoga Springs for a focused, fun, and valuable day of learning, connection, and discovery.
⛳ June 17 (Optional Pre-Event Programming):
• The Collaboration Cup Golf Outing
• MPI Upstate New York Cocktails & Connections
🎟️ Registration and exhibitor details available at ESSAE.org