Pulse June 2024 | Page 36

2024 ISPA CONFERENCE

Wrapping up # ISPA2024 — and looking forward to 2025 ’ s gathering

BY THE NUMBERS :
48 : ISPA thanks the 48 corporate sponsors whose generous support made this year ’ s Conference both enjoyable and successful . 2,300 +: Bearing witness to the continual growth of the spa world , more than 2,300 ISPA members congregated in Phoenix this year . 209 : In the vibrant Expo , hundreds of exhibitors connected with all those spa buyers , showcasing the latest products and services in the spa industry . Of the 209 Expo booths , 16 were Emerging Brands kiosks that gave spa buyers a quick introduction to the next generation of resource partners . 18 : Attendees could customize their learning experience with 18 different education sessions to choose from ( 12 Knowledge Builder presentations and six Smart30 sessions ).
∞ : The Arizona Humane Society ’ s puppies delivered infinite love during Cuddle Bunch puppy-petting hours in the Dreamtivity Zone . 3 : Keynote addresses on each day of Conference left attendees dreaming big . 7 : Several ISPA Board members updated their LinkedIn profiles during Conference ( four joined or returned as directors and three took a new leadership role ). $ 154,389 : Conference-goers celebrated generosity as the ISPA Foundation raised more than $ 150K through the Live Auction and Silent Auction , supporting vital industry research and education . 1 : We all have different reasons for marking the ISPA Conference on our calendars every year — but in the end , it ’ s because we ’ re all one community , driven by a shared passion for the spa industry . n
Next year ’ s Conference will coincide with ISPA ’ s 35th anniversary . We can ’ t wait to see you in Colorado to join the celebrations !
WHEN : March 11-13 , 2025 WHERE : The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs , Colorado
THANKS ISPA , SEE YOU NEXT YEAR !
THE BROADMOOR
Colorado Springs , Colorado
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