We’ve always been big proponents of well-run staffing industry conferences. We love the opportunity to learn more about what’s going on in the industry, as well as what’s on the horizon. But most importantly, we look forward to all the face-to-face conversations we have with colleagues and friends. It’s those connections that we cherish and that we missed last year.

Conference organizers did a tremendous job of carrying on in a virtual format last year. But we’re very excited to be back in-person for what we think are some of the best national staffing conferences of the year: ASA Staffing World 2021, SIA Healthcare Summit, and TechServe Alliance Executive Summit.

They’ve got it all: excellent speakers and itineraries, great opportunities for networking, a focus on safety, and fantastic venues.

Plus, there’s still time to register if you haven’t already!

ASA Staffing World 2021
September 28 – 30
Denver, CO
https://americanstaffing.net/sw21/

This year’s conference theme is “Better Together. Stronger Ahead.” They’ve built a strong itinerary to support this theme and have brought in nationally recognized speakers to inspire and promote discourse on topics such as resiliency, corporate social responsibility, innovation and growth, and more. Breakout sessions include topics such as women and leadership, self-awareness, technology, building value, effective leadership and communication, compliance, company culture, and more. Plus, there’s time every day for networking and socializing in order to reconnect with colleagues and friends and meet new ones, as well.

Safety Measures (as found at https://americanstaffing.net/sw21/safety-covid-19/):

“Here are the safety measures in place as of Aug. 27, 2021. Please note that ASA will continue to closely monitor any changes related to this information and update this page as needed.

Due to rapidly changing nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to ensure attendee safety at Staffing World, all attendees will be required to submit either: proof of full vaccination OR a negative Covid-19 test (PCR or rapid test; home tests will not be accepted) within 72 hours of the first day attendees enter Staffing World. ASA will utilize a third-party provider to securely obtain and verify proof of vaccination or testing results. Refusal to provide this information will result in denial of entry into Staffing World.”

Also included on the ASA Staffing World 2021 Safety webpage at the URL listed above are measures and procedures for on-site safety, on-site cleaning, guest rooms, meeting spaces, session rooms and expo hall, food and beverage service, and additional Gaylord cleaning standards.

2021 SIA Healthcare Summit
November 3 – 5
Boston, MA
https://web.cvent.com/event/4ad599a6-841b-456e-80c5-801789c9672a/websitePage:2a28f077-cacd-4a03-b7cb-9050b5e1c526

This year’s SIA Healthcare Summit has organized topics and content around the theme of “Driving Success in the New Normal.” In the face of the pandemic, the healthcare staffing market has grown tremendously, reaching nearly $20 billion and growing at 8 percent. Will that growth continue? How do you measure success after a year and a half or more of disruption? The SIA Healthcare Summit brings in national experts to share their insights on the state of healthcare staffing and what the future may hold for the industry.

Safety Measures (as found at https://web.cvent.com/event/4ad599a6-841b-456e-80c5-801789c9672a/websitePage:8e7880fe-1342-4df9-a894-76cf9c33654b):

“We are looking forward to welcoming you to Healthcare Staffing Summit, in person once again. SIA’s top priority is the health and safety of our conference attendees, sponsors and staff supporting the conferences. In addition to our own conference wellness protocols, SIA will adhere to all protocols put in place by the Encore Boston Harbor, the CDC, government and local authority guidance, as well as any location-specific regulations.

Last Updated: August 31, 2021

SIA Conference Protocols – Vaccinations & Testing

• SIA is partnering with CLEAR to facilitate conference health screenings for all attendees.
• SIA’s conference protocols will require all attendees to:
  • Show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours of arrival to the conference.
  • Wear masks during the conference, unless eating, drinking or speaking on stage.
  • Attest to daily COVID-19 symptom and exposure related questions before entering the conference areas.
  • Wear a colored bracelet (provided daily), indicating they have participated in the daily wellness screening.

SIA Conference Considerations

• Signage will be placed throughout the conference area, communicating social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing, sanitizing and alternatives to hand shaking!
• We will have hand sanitation product and extra masks available.
• SIA will also be extremely considerate on how the space is used, providing maximum space and comfort level for all.”

SIA has also outlined conference considerations, as well as venue and accommodation protocols including on-site safety measures, on-site cleaning, and capacities. Any updates can be found at the URL listed above. 

TechServe Executive Summit
November 17 – 19
Amelia Island, FL
https://www.techservealliance.org/staffing-conferences/

This year, the TechServe Executive Summit is all new and exclusively focuses on the issues and trends dominating the IT & Engineering staffing industry. In addition to inspiring keynotes from nationally recognized speakers and industry leaders, the conference has cultivated content around four specific topics:

• The Talent Challenge
• Strategic Leadership
• Enhancing Enterprise Value
• Innovation and the Future of the Industry

Safety Measures (as found at https://tsa21.techservealliance.org/2021/1475674):

“With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases attributable to Delta Variant mostly among the unvaccinated population, we have received questions regarding the event and our COVID-19 policy. I want to assure you TechServe is committed first and foremost to the health and well-being of all Executive Summit attendees. We understand the uncertainty surrounding travel and event attendance during these unprecedented times. We want you to know that all event staff are either vaccinated or are required to wear a mask. We are also asking all attendees to be likewise vaccinated or wear a mask throughout the program. We will be continuously monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local officials and the host hotel and will provide updates to policies as appropriate. You can find additional information on Ritz-Carlton policies here. In the event TechServe has to cancel the event due to COVID-19 or TechServe determines CDC, state, local or hotel restrictions make the event as planned untenable, we will refund attendee registration in full.”

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the last year and a half, it’s that things can change rather quickly. We recommend monitoring each conference webpage for any further updates regarding safety measures or other event information.