national convention and tradeshow 

Marco Island, FL
May 11 — 14, 2025

We are stoked to be returning to Marco Island, FL, for National Convention 2025. Registration, lodging, awards & scholarship applications are now live!

Registration Lodging Schedule Awards Scholarships

Registration

Register for #NSAA2025 before April 25, 2025, for a discount on registration fees. 

Attendee Fees By 4/25 After 4/25
NSAA Member Full Program $850 $950
Non-Member Full Program $1100 $1200
Law Firms, Int'l Ski Area, Affiliated, Allied $850 $950
State/Regional Association $425 $475
Alumni $425 $475
Spouse/Companion Program $350 $350
 Golf Tournament  $225 $225 

Exhibitor Fees By 4/25 After 4/25
Exhibit Space $2250 $2250
Briefcase $1500 $1500
Add'l Company Rep $425 $450
Spouse/Companion Program $350 $350
Golf Tournament $225 $225


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Event Location

Marco Island is located at the southernmost tip of mainland Florida's west coast. Known as Florida's Paradise Coast along with Naples & the Everglades, Marco Island is the largest inhabited isle of the Ten Thousand Islands.

All convention events and activities will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, located at 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145.

Lodging

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

400 South Collier Boulevard,
Marco Island, Florida, 34145
239-394-2511

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Booking Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025


Airports

SW Florida International Airport (RSW), located 41 miles from Marco Island, is the closest airport. It is serviced by most major airlines including American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and United.

Miami Airport is the next closest airport and is approximately a two-hour drive from Marco Island.

Ground Transportation

NSAA has arranged the below discounted rates with Naples Transportation & Tours (NT&T).

Sedan (up to 2 passengers) $214.61 
SUV (up to 4 passengers) $288.61 
Van (up to 8 passengers) $488.42
Executive Van (up to 14 passengers) $651.22

Prices include: Baggage Claim Meet & Greet, Chauffeur Gratuity, Service Charge and Fuel.

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Note: While it is very easy to secure an Uber or Lyft from the airport to the JW Marriott, we have been advised that both services have recently been unreliable with transportation from the JW Marriott back to the airport. We highly suggest making transportation reservations in advance. Interested in sharing a ride (and the cost)? Post your request in Whova.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

*Please note: Schedule and times subject to change.

Saturday, May 10

 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.  NSAA Executive Committee Meeting 
 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  NSAA Board of Directors Meeting
 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  NSAA Past Directors Reception

Sunday, May 11

 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Registration Open
 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Committee Meetings
 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Exhibitor Load-In
 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  NSAA Annual Business Meeting
 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Next Generation of Leaders Reception 
 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Welcome Reception

Monday, May 12

 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Registration Open
 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.  Continental Breakfast
 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Exhibitor Load-In
 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  General Session, Lifetime Achievement Awards & Keynote Presentation
 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Education Sessions
 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Tradeshow Lunch
 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Education Sessions
 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Education Sessions
 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Tradeshow Reception

Tuesday, May 13

 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Registration Open
 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.  Continental Breakfast
 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  General Session, Conversion Cup & Keynote Presentation
 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Education Sessions
 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Tradeshow Lunch
 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Exhibitor Teardown
 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Education Sessions
 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Education Sessions
 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Awards Reception
 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Closing Night Reception

Wednesday, May 14

 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Departure Breakfast
 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Golf Tournament

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Mountain Foundation Scholarships

Want to attend this event but don’t have the financial means to do so? Consider applying for a Mountain Foundation scholarship. Click here to learn more. The application deadline is March 15, 2025.

EARL AND MIKE PRESENTING 2024 AWARDS

2025 NSAA Awards Ceremony

2025 Applications Are Live!

Thursday, May 13 | 4:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

The industry celebration of the year closes out #NSAA2025 by recognizing the industry's best and brightest. Award finalists are recognized and winners crowned in the categories of Marketing, Safety,  Sustainability, and the Conversion Cup.

MARKETING   |  SAFETY   |  SUSTAINABILITY  |  BEGINNER CONVERSION

Recap: 2024 National Convention & Tradeshow

Thank you for joining us for a fantastic week in Frisco!

#NSAA2024 Photo Album

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