Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 8:00 - 9:30am: Breakfast
- 8:45 - 9:00am: Trade Show Welcome
- 9:00 - 10:00am: Keynote Speaker
- A New Normal or a Rebound: The Road Ahead for Self Storage
- 10:00 - 11:30am: Trade Show
- Visit our purple table to get a pair of Pug Socks!
- 11:30am - 12:15pm: Morning Panel Discussion
- The AI Reset: What It Actually Means for Your Storage Operations
- 12:15 - 1:30pm: Lunch & Life Time Achievement Award
- 1:30 - 2:00pm: General Session
- Rent Controls & Pricing in Self Storage 2026
- 2:00 - 2:30pm: General Session
- Leveling the Playing Field: How Independent Operators Compete with REITs
- 2:30 - 3:15pm: Trade Show
- Visit our purple table to get a pair of Pug Socks!
- 3:15 - 4:00pm: Afternoon Panel Discussion
- White Paper Year-End Summary
- 4:00 - 5:00pm: General Session
- The Self Storage Operator's Guide to AI for SEO & Marketing
- 5:00 - 6:00pm: Cocktail Hour
Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 7:00 - 8:00am: Women's Council Breakfast
- 7:15 - 8:45am: Trade Show & Breakfast
- Visit our purple table to get a pair of Pug Socks!
- 8:00 - 9:00am: Keynote Speaker
- New Issues That Need to be Addressed in Your Lease
- 9:00 - 10:30am: Trade Show
- Visit our purple table to get a pair of Pug Socks!
- 10:30am - 12:00pm: Roundtables
- Click, Click, Rent: How to Optimize Your Website to Increase Online Rentals
- 12:00 - 1:00pm: Lunch & Manager of the Year
- 1:00 - 1:45pm: General Session
- Future-Proofing Storage Marketing: AI Strategies for a Zero-Click World
- 1:45 - 2:30pm: General Session
- Google Reviews: Not Just a Star Rating
- 2:45 - 3:45pm: Panel Discussion & Workshop
- The AI Reset: What it Actually Means for Your Self Storage Operation - 90 Day Plan
- 3:45 - 4:15pm: Closing General Session
- Curating an Excellent Tenant Experience: Moving Tenants from "I Need Storage" to "I Want YOU"
- 4:15 - 4:30pm: Closing Remarks
Find the official AZSA program here.
Catch Tommy in Several Sessions!
Session: The Self Storage Operator's Guide to AI for SEO & Marketing
Speaker: Tommy Nguyen - StoragePug
Day & Time: Wednesday, April 15 from 4:00 - 5:00pm
In this presentation, Tommy will explore artificial intelligence for self storage owners and operators who want to improve their marketing and search engine optimization. You'll learn practical, accessible ways to leverage AI tools to attract more customers, increase occupancy rates, and grow your business - even if you've never used AI before.
Tech-savvy and marketing expertise not required! This is a fun tour of AI's usage in self storage, perfect for operators of all experience, from newbies to industry veterans. In this session, we’ll cover:
- What AI actually is (in plain English) and why it matters for your business
- How to use AI tools to create better content and improve your local SEO
- Real-life AI prompts to turn marketing and SEO ideas into more rentals and happier customers
You can also catch Tommy on the Wednesday panel from 11:30am - 12:15pm with Right Move and Monument. Then on Thursday he'll be hosting a roundtable from 10:30am - 12:00pm and leading an AI workshop with Monument from 2:45 - 3:45p!
When and Where is the AZSA Conference
The conference will be hosted at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, AZ on Wednesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 16. When you arrive, make sure you sign in at the AZSA registration desk for your badge and materials!
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
10438 Wekopa Way
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Phone: (480) 789-4957
