2026 Self-Storage Industry Events Calendar
| Month | Event Name | Dates | Location & Venue | Website & Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | SSA Executive Ski Workshop | Jan 12 – 15 | Telluride, CO Telluride Ski Resort |
selfstorage.org A high-level networking retreat combining executive education sessions with world-class skiing. |
| FEB | TN SSA Owner’s Summit | Feb 17th | Nashville, TN Gaylord Springs Golf Links |
tennssa.org An annual summit focused on the Tennessee market, featuring economic outlooks and owner-centric roundtables. |
| FEB | AL SSA Spring Expo | Feb 24 | Birmingham, AL Embassy Suites |
alabamassa.org The premier gathering for Alabama operators, featuring legislative updates and management training. |
| MAR | SSA National Spring Conference | Mar 18 – 20 | San Antonio, TX Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center |
selfstorage.org One of the "Big Two" national shows. Focuses on large-scale networking and a massive vendor trade show. |
| APR | IN-KY-OH Regional Conference | Apr 27 – 28 | Indianapolis, IN Marriott Indianapolis North |
selfstorage.org A collaborative tri-state trade show for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio self-storage communities. |
| APR | ISS World Expo | Apr 7 – 10 | Las Vegas, NV Caesars Forum |
issworldexpo.com The industry’s largest independent conference, renowned for its deep-dive educational tracks and tech-focused vendors. |
| MAY | Northeast Storage EXPO (NE SSA) | May 14 – 15 | Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino |
nessa.org 2 Day event by NeSSA - “Your Direction for Connection”, Serving CT, MA, NH, and RI. |
| MAY | TN SSA Spring Luncheon | May 19 | Knoxville, TN Crowne Plaza Knoxville |
tnssa.net A regional educational luncheon focusing on Eastern Tennessee operational trends. |
| JUN | Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo | June 11 – 12 | National Harbor, MD Gaylord National Resort |
ssamaryland.org A major regional show representing MD, VA, NJ, and PA associations. |
| AUG | NC SSA August Seminar | Aug 10 | Wrightsville Beach, NC The Surf Club, Inc. |
ncssaonline.com A coastal summer educational event focusing on management best practices and state-specific legal issues. |
| AUG | TN SSA Summer Luncheon | Aug 18 | Memphis, TN Hilton Memphis |
tnnssa.net Regional networking for West Tennessee and the surrounding Tri-State area. |
| SEP | SSA National Fall Conference | Sep 8 – 11 | Las Vegas, NV Aria Resort & Casino |
selfstorage.org The industry's "Homecoming" event. This is the largest annual gathering for the National Self Storage Association. |
| SEP | TN SSA Fall Convention | Sep 15 – 17 | Knoxville, TN World’s Fair Exhibition Hall |
worldsfairexhibitionhall.com The main annual convention for Tennessee, featuring a multi-day trade show and keynote speakers. [Details Coming Soon] |
| OCT | GA / SC SSA Joint Conference | Oct 25 – 27 | Greenville, SC Hyatt Regency Greenville |
gascstorageconference.com A powerful joint conference between the Georgia and South Carolina associations. |
| NOV | TSSA Annual Conference | Nov 4 – 6 | Austin, TX JW Marriott Austin |
txssa.org The Texas Self Storage Association’s premier event - “Big Ideas” brings together more than 1,000 self-storage professionals. |
| NOV | NC SSA Convention & Trade Show | Nov 9 – 10 | Greensboro, NC Grandover Resort & Spa |
ncssaonline.org The largest annual gathering for North Carolina owners, with a focus on legislative advocacy and growth. |
| NOV | LA SSA Annual Conference | Nov 13 – 14 | Louisiana TBD | ssala.org The state convention for the Louisiana Self Storage Association. Details on the 2026 venue are pending. |
