Big Ideas Highlights
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Welcome Reception
Wednesday, October 29; 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Raise a toast to Halloween week with TSSA at our spirited Welcome Reception. Join fellow attendees for chilling cocktails and hauntingly good conversations. It’s the perfect warmup before the stakes are raised at the annual Charity Casino Night and Poker Tournament. Join us and let the ghoul times roll.
A Bewitching Evening for a Good Cause: Charity Casino Night and Poker Tournament
Wednesday, October 29; 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Join us—if you dare—for a thrilling night of games, giving and good company! TSSA continues its support for Shriners Hospitals for Children®, and we invite you to help us reach our annual fundraising goal of $250,000. Whether you choose to go all in at the Texas Hold 'em poker tournament or try your luck at one of the casino tables, make sure to register early to secure your spot. Come and enjoy the camaraderie, devour lite bites and sip on cold libations while supporting a worthy cause. Prizes are donated by our generous members, and all proceeds from the evening go directly to the hospital. *Add-on fee of $150 per person.
If you would like to donate to contribute directly to our Shriners Hospitals for Children® fundraising goal, click here.
New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation
Thursday, October 30; 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Join TSSA Director of Membership and Business Development Holly Barr for a casual conversation to help you get acquainted with your membership benefits. She’ll also share a few tips to help you make the most of your conference experience. With over 15 years of providing support to TSSA members, you can count on Holly to help you navigate the conference and your membership.
Sponsored by SBS Construction
*New* Dine-Around Membership Lunch and Networking
Thursday, October 30; 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a fresh spin on lunchtime networking. We invite you to connect with TSSA members and industry professionals in a casual, rotating format that encourages new conversations at every table. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the association, this is a great opportunity to share insights, swap stories and build meaningful connections over a fang-tastic meal.
Sponsored by SBS Construction
Special Operations-Focused Education and Idea Exchange
Thursday, October 30; 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
You'll hear from both a seasoned manager and owner as they share leadership lessons from both sides of the desk—offering a unique, dual-perspective on effective self-storage leadership. Then, stick around for a relaxed idea exchange where you can continue the conversation, share experiences and walk away with actionable takeaways. No slides, no fluff…just real talk, real lessons and real connections.
LATE NIGHT PARTY: Monster Bash
Thursday, October 30; 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Skip the spooky streets of Austin and head to Level 2 of the JW Marriott for TSSA’s legendary Late Night Party, and this year’s theme is “Monster Bash.” Join us the night before All-Hallows’ Eve for a celebration filled with eerie-sistible drinks, devilishly good food and monstrously fun company. Costumes are encouraged and will be rewarded—enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes.
Sponsored by A-Lert Building Systems and Chateau Products
Trade Show
Exhibits, Education and Networking
The TSSA trade show is your destination for comparing products and services from the top self-storage vendors in Texas to make informed buying decisions. The leading self-storage industry vendors will showcase their solutions for all your business needs. Compare products and services from more than 100 vendors and use this as your one-stop shopping solution for the year. Click here to preview this year's exhibiting vendors.
TSSA Trade Show Hours
Thursday, October 30
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The TSSA trade show is the place to preview products and services from the top self-storage vendors to help you make informed buying decisions—no crystal ball required. With more than 100 exhibitors, this one-stop shop has the solutions to help keep your business ahead of the competition.
Reception sponsored by Roll-up Door, Inc. and Steel & Metal Systems, Inc.
Friday, October 31
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch bites are available as you continue to explore the solutions and services showcased by TSSA vendor members in the trade show.
Brunch Sponsored by Argus Professional Storage Management powered by SmartStop
Silent & Live Auction
During the conference, attendees can bid on an array of items to help raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Click here to learn about TSSA’s fundraising efforts taking place at this year’s conference.
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