Annual Conference

Join us on June 12

ESSAE’s Annual Conference & Trade Show
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Albany Capital Center
We are thrilled to announce our 46th Annual Conference & Trade Show Attendee Registration & Full Program!

The premier FULL one-day gathering for association and meeting professionals across New York State!

This can’t-miss event delivers:

  • A full day of top-tier professional development (up to three (3) CAE credit hours)
  • Dynamic networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers
  • Access to a vibrant trade show floor filled with destinations, services & ideas
  • Breakfast, a seated networking lunch, and a high-energy afternoon reception with prizes and “solutions shopping” on the trade show floor (2:00 – 5:00 PM)

If you secured early bird pricing, your attendee confirmation email ([email protected]) included a special code to register. Please use this code to select education sessions.

Member/Non-member Rates & Deadlines by attendee category are summarized below, and a full description is available here

Did you know that NEW membership is discounted in May for the remainder of 2025?  Enjoy membership privileges and discounts for June and other events by becoming a member today! 

Hotel Accommodations - Book before May 12 to secure your discounted rate at our 4 partner hotels.  Thank you, Discover Albany

 

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Trade Show Exhibitor Tables SOLD OUT on April 22, 2025

Annual Conference Attendee Rates & Dates as of May 12:

ESSAE Member Event Registration Rates

Full-Day Pass (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Program, registration opens at 7:30 AM)

Attendee Category (members-only)

Regular (Until June 5)

Onsite (Week of June 12th)

Association Professionals

$289

$318

Supplier/Vendor/Industry Partner

$375**

$409

** same rate as an extra trade show exhibitor table representative

Half-Day Pass – Lunch, Trade Show & Reception Only (does not include morning education sessions)

Attendee Category (members-only)

Regular (Until June 5)

Onsite (Week of June 12th)

Association Professionals

$199

$259

 

Non-Member Event Registration Rates: (ESSAE membership prorates/discounts on a calendar year basis – sign up here and enjoy member benefits & discounts through 2025)

Full-Day Pass (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Program, registration opens at 7:30 AM)

Attendee Category (non-member)

Regular (Until June 5)

Onsite (Week of June 12th)

Association Professionals

$379

$405

Supplier/Vendor/Industry Partner

$439

$529

 ** same rate as an extra trade show exhibitor table representative

 

Half-Day Pass – Lunch, Trade Show & Reception Only (does not include morning education sessions).  Become a member today here and enjoy member benefits & discounts through 2026.

Attendee Category (non-member)

Regular (Until June 5)

Onsite (Week of June 12th)

Association Professionals

$379

$399

 

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