ESA International Convention and Events
ESA sponsors many international, regional, state, and local events. A sampling of them are highlighted below. Additional information regarding these events and others is also available on state websites. For more on ESA events near you, please
contact us. (Click the all-caps titles for registration links)
State Conventions
A full list of state conventions can be found at the link above. Registration for state convention is handled by the respective state.
national social
September 12, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members and guests
Registration Opens in August
It's time to have a little fun! Join us for some shenanigans with fellow ESA members all over the country.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (dates may vary based on location)
In person & Online Event
public event
Registration Open
St. Jude Walk/Run is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually.
An Eye toward 100: Thrive in '25
November 7, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
Registion Opens in October
What does it mean to “thrive”? It looks a little different for everyone. Join us virtually on November X, 2024 where we will talk about what ESA members want ESA to look like when we celebrate 100 years, unveil the focus for 2025, new resources, and instructions for participating in the focus activities. Registration is required.
December 1, 2024
In-Person & Online Event
open to public
Register Closed
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising event for St. Jude with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
New Member Orientation
December 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Virtual
new members and sponsors
Invite Only
If you are a new member or the sponsor of a new member since June 1st, you are invited to the New Member Orientation where you will get a view from 30,000 feet of the larger organization and ways you can get involved. Registration is required. Check your email inbox for your invitation in November.
February 2025
Denver, CO
members only
Registration opens in October 2024
Harness your leadership skills, meet new ESA friends, get a sneak peek of the exciting offerings for 2025, and purchase exclusive new merchandise not released to the public yet at the 2025 National Leadership Conference. From interactive workshops to networking socials, this event is sure to have everything you need to have a successful ESA-year with friends and support all over the country.
Goal Setting Enrichment Event: Dream It. Believe It. Achieve it
April 10, 2025
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM
Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
Registration Opens in Feburary
Join us for a virtual training
Enrichment Event about goal setting, employing good techniques in your personal goals and our goals for ESA. We will hear the importance of goal setting, some things to watch out for, best practices, and some areas to consider setting goals. This event is open to all ESA members and does require event registration.
JULY 13 - 20, 2025
Cary, NC
members and guests
Registration Open
Join the International Council (IC) and members from across the country for a celebration of the 2024 - 2025 ESA-year, installation of 2025 - 2026 IC Officers, fun and interesting workshops, and so much more.
JULY 18, 2025
Cary, NC
members and guests
Registration Open
The IC Challenge theme will be revealed during the 2025 ESA National Leadership Conference in Devner, CO.