2024 Annual Conference
Sheraton Charlotte
555 South McDowell StCharlotte, NC 28204
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 |
Non-Member |
Non- |
|
Until Aug 9 |
$550 |
$679 |
$800 |
Aug 10-Sept 13 |
$600 |
$729 |
$850 |
Sept 14-Oct 4 |
$650 |
$779 |
$900 |
After Oct 4 |
$750 |
$879 |
$1,000 |
HOST HOTEL: Sheraton Charlotte
OVERFLOW HOTELS:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown
- Group rate: $159
- Cut-off date: Sunday, October 6, or when the block is full.
- Reservation link
Element Charlotte Uptown
- Group rate: $159
- Cut-off date: Sunday, October 6, or when the block is full.
- Reservation link
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown
- Group rate: $149
- Cut-off date: Sunday, October 6, or when the block is full.
- Reservation link - click "Book" and select your arrival and departure dates. The group code is G-SASA.
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.
If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact learn@sais.org.
Sponsors
GOLD
- CarterBaldwin – sponsoring notebooks
- ISM – sponsoring water bottles & Sunday keynote
SILVER
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates – sponsoring hotel key card
- 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
- Education Brands - sponsoring a promo item
- 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
- WGM Design - sponsoring Tuesday break
Event Policies & Acknowledgments
- 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.