2024 Annual Conference

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM (EDT) to Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Sheraton Charlotte

555 South McDowell St
Charlotte, NC 28204

Schedule Speakers

Join peer independent school leaders at the 2024 SAIS Annual Conference. Over three days, you’ll gain new insights on timely topics such as retention & recruitment, AI, and community & connection.

With keynotes from Mesmin Destin, Michelle Icard, and Grant Lichtman, plus more than 30 breakout sessions, you’ll discover new strategies for success and learn about emerging trends, all while expanding your network and connecting with other independent school leaders.

Choose from any of the four learning journeys:

leadership & governance
teaching & learning
community & connection
brand & communication

Participate in The Exchange for one-on-one insights from top-notch experts.

There will be opportunities to expand your network and connect with colleagues from peer schools. The Annual Conference is geared toward heads of school, associate/assistant heads, division heads, deans, directors, and other administrative and aspiring leaders.

Keynote Speakers


Mesmin Destin	Michelle Icard	Grant Lichtman

Registration

	SAIS Member	Non-Member School	Non- School
Until Aug 9	$550	$679	$800
Aug 10-Sept 13	$600	$729	$850
Sept 14-Oct 11	$650	$779	$900
After Oct 11	$750	$879	$1,000

The SAIS hotel blocks are closed. While the host hotel is sold out, rooms may still be available at the overflow hotels at the prevailing rate:

NOTE: SAIS does not utilize the services of a housing vendor for any events. Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. Please use only the above hotel links to secure your reservation directly with the hotel.

VentureSponsors

GOLD

CarterBaldwin – sponsoring notebooks
ISM – sponsoring water bottles & Sunday keynote

SILVER

Carney, Sandoe & Associates – sponsoring Tuesday keynote
ERB – sponsoring tote bags
IndySchool Consultancy - sponsoring Monday keynote
ST Search – sponsoring Monday lunch

BRONZE

Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds – sponsoring Tuesday breakfast
CCS Fundraising – sponsoring Monday breakfast
Disney Imagination Campus - sponsoring AV
Educator's Ally – sponsoring Monday reception
FACTS – sponsoring conference app
Fisher Phillips – sponsoring wifi
Flik Independent School Dining – sponsoring Sunday reception
NAIS - sponsoring the lounge
The Education Group - sponsoring Monday break
VenturEd Solutions - sponsoring a promo item
WGM Design - sponsoring Tuesday break

Booth Map

Exhibitor Directory

Supporters Page

Event Policies & Acknowledgments

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment may be made by credit/debit or ACH. The form defaults to credit/debit but ACH is selectable.

SAIS member schools may use county/state funds as payment by completing this form at least 45 days prior to the event start date.

Cancellations received before October 6 via this form will receive an 80% refund. After that date, replacement registrants are welcomed but no refunds are available. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis following the conclusion of the event.

Acknowledgment of Risk & Safety Procedures

Participation in SAIS events signifies an attendee’s acknowledgment of infectious and other diseases and voluntary assumption of the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event. Attendees agree to comply with all guidelines and procedures, including distancing and/or masking, that may be implemented by SAIS, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities.

Acknowledgment of Intellectual Property

Participants expressly acknowledge the intellectual property of the presenters of this conference and these other terms that are conditions of attendance. This acknowledgment includes the understanding that creating any form of recording, including but not limited to video or audio is a violation of the intellectual property of the speakers as well as a violation of the terms of participation in this event. Participants expressly agree not to independently record, or knowingly let anyone else record, any of the conference sessions in which they participate. Participants will also not share their unique link to the conference platform or the content therein with anyone else. The unique link to the conference platform will be used solely by the participant.

For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact abby@sais.org
For questions about speakers and sessions, contact elizabeth@sais.org.
For questions about exhibits and sponsorships, contact anna@sais.org.