The ISS World Expo takes place annually in April. This year’s event will be held at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 22-25. The key to successful management of self-storage businesses is learning the business model and practicing continuous improvement through learning opportunities. Events like the ISS World Expo are a great way to learn from industry leaders and expand your knowledge.
Self-storage is a straightforward business where if the money is available to invest in an existing business or to build a new one, the investment has the potential to succeed. There is a demand for reliable, secure, and quickly available storage in all major cities across the USA today. Let’s look at the networking and education opportunities at this year’s ISS World Expo 2025.
What is the ISS World Expo?
According to the website, the ISS World Expo is “the industry’s most comprehensive conference and tradeshow, to find the resources and education you need to succeed. Top industry experts, educators, and colleagues will show you how to capitalize on the latest products and services, strategies, and trends.”
This event provides education, networking opportunities, and an expo hall with the best self-storage products available so you can learn directly from suppliers about what’s new and necessary to succeed in self-storage. The education portion includes over 80 sessions, seminars, workshops, Q&A sessions, and roundtable discussions to power your learning.
What can I expect?
Beginning Monday, April 21, attendees can register and receive their badges for entry into the expo. Tuesday, April 22, is packed with a development workshop, legal workshop, off-site boat and RV storage facility tour with transportation provided, advanced operations workshop, and a women in storage educational session.
Wednesday and Thursday boast 30 sessions covering topics like management, selling your self-storage, streamlining what you offer, and hiring employees. Friday will feature a day-long workshop on boat and RV storage along with 4 other workshops to close out the event. Attendees will be full of information when they leave and slightly exhausted from information overload.
What is the Exhibit Hall?
The Exhibit Hall will feature an expo with many vendors that provide goods and services to self-storage businesses. You can see a full list here. This is a great place to browse in between sessions or in the evening to make the most of the workshops during the day. Don’t miss the exhibit hall. There are always fun, free things to pick up from vendors.
What about networking?
There are plenty of networking opportunities including a buyers and sellers meeting where you can connect with people looking to sell their property. There are other classes for women in storage to meet and connect.
Plan to attend
The ISS World Expo website is a great resource to plan your time. You can decide which classes to attend and schedule your days to get the most out of your attendance. Early bird registration expires February 28, so there’s still time for the discounted rate.
At Coastal Storage, we strongly encourage our clients to learn as much as possible about self-storage especially if they act as owner-operators. There is so much to be gained by learning from the best in the business and making connections with others in the industry.
We are a self-storage-focused brokerage dedicated to connecting investors with the best properties available and finding the best development sites. Our team of experts is ready to walk you through the process. Call us today at 904-591-0140.