2025 Timely Challenge Conference

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM (EST) to Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)

The Westminister Schools

1424 West Paces Ferry Rd NW
Barge Commons
Atlanta, GA 30327

Overview
Hotel

Retention & Recruitment Strategy Imperative

Attracting and retaining top faculty and staff is one of the most pressing challenges facing independent schools today. The Timely Challenge Conference brings together school leaders to explore innovative strategies for recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.

Over two days, attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, peer discussions, and case studies that address:

Building a compelling employee value proposition
Navigating generational shifts in the workforce
Compensation and benefits beyond salary
Community and belonging in faculty retention
Creative pipelines for hiring and talent development

This conference is designed to provide actionable insights, strategic frameworks, and collaborative problem-solving opportunities to ensure your school remains a destination for top-tier educators and staff.

Keynote Presenters


Dr. Carrie Grimes Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Policy, & Organizations + Director, Independent School Leadership Vanderbilt University	Andy Walker Managing Director, Employee Experience Global Growth Leader Willis Towers Watson (WTW)

Registration

Member: $325
Non-Member: $389

Sponsored By

HOTEL BLOCK: Book your room at the SAIS negotiated rate by Oct 19. Both hotels are located approximately 4 miles from Westminster. Space is limited!

Courtyard ATL Vinings/Galleria

Rate: $139
Cut-off: Oct 19
Address: 2889 Overlook Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Hotel Indigo Atlanta Vinings Galleria

Rate: $138
Cut-off: Oct 19
Address: 2857 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

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. Please be aware that occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. SAIS recommends making your arrangements directly with the hotel and not through a third party.

Event FAQs

Review Event FAQs at this link.

Payment & Cancellation Policy

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.

Consent to Use of Photographic & Video Images

Questions

For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact learn@sais.org.
For questions about speakers and sessions, contact elizabeth@sais.org.