WA-SSA 2026 Conference & Trade Show

Join us for the WA-SSA Conference & Trade Show on May 1st at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center in Seattle. We'll be networking and learning alongside self storage pros from all across Washington during this jam-packed day of educational sessions and networking opportunities.

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM PT

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WA-SSA Conference & Trade Show

StoragePug at the WA-SSA 2026

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WA-SSA 2026 Conference & Trade Show

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM PT

 

Join us for the WA-SSA Conference & Trade Show on May 1st at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center in Seattle. We'll be networking and learning alongside self storage pros from all across Washington during this jam-packed day of educational sessions and networking opportunities.

You don't want to miss it, we'll see you there!

Sign up for updates and then register for the event!

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • 7:15 - 7:50am: Registration & Breakfast
  • 7:50 - 8:00am: Greetings & Welcome
  • 8:00 - 8:45am: Opening Presentation
    • Patrick Reilly
  • 8:45 - 9:30am: 2026 Real Estate & Storage Forecast
    • Matthew Gardner
  • 9:30 - 9:50am: Trade Show Break
  • 9:50 - 10:30am: The Self Storage Owners Guide to AI: Tech Trends, Consumer Behavior, and Digital Marketing
    • Darby Bozeman, StoragePug
  • 10:30 - 11:15am: Legal Issues & Trends
    • Joe Doherty, Self Storage Association
  • 11:15 - 11:30am: Annual Business Meeting
  • 11:30am - 12:00pm: Update on Local Affairs
    • Chester Baldwin & Mark Gjurasic, WA-SSA State Lobbyists
  • 12:00 - 1:15pm: Trade Show & Lunch
  • 1:15 - 2:00pm: Driving Success with Data: An Annual Analysis of Self Storage Tenant Behavior, Trends, and Data Insight
    • Jorge Becerra, OpenTech
  • 2:00 - 2:45pm: Review of the Updated MRA & Legal Q&A
    • Carlos Kaslow
  • 2:45 - 3:30pm: Trade Show Break
  • 3:30 - 4:30pm: Breakout Sessions
    • Managers Breakout:
      • 3:30 - 4:00pm: Vendor Panel Q&A Session
        • OpenTech, StoragePug - Darby Bozeman, Janus, Storage Defender
      • 4:00 - 4:30pm: Operations Panel Advice from the Experts
        • John Eisenbarth & Kevin Schaps
    • Owners:
      • 3:30 - 4:00pm: Carlos for Owners
      • 4:00 - 4:30pm: Vendor Panel Q&A Session
        • OpenTech, StoragePug - Darby Bozeman, Janus, Storage Defender
  • 4:30 - 6:00pm: Cocktail Reception & Door Prize Drawings

Find the official WA-SSA program here.

Catch Darby's Session!

Session: The Self Storage Owners Guide to AI: Tech Trends, Consumer Behavior, & Digital Marketing
Speaker: Darby Bozeman - StoragePug
Day & Time: Friday, May 1 from 9:50 - 10:30am

The AI landscape is changing every day--but that doesn't mean you can't keep up.  In this presentation, we'll give you a look at what the current state of AI looks like across our industry, and we'll share guidance and advice for implementing AI tools in your business operations.

  • How technology adoptions affect buyer behavior across industries
  • How AI is showing up in self storage
  • How larger operators are using AI today, and what you can learn from them
  • What to expect in the next 5-10 years

When and Where is the WA-SSA Conference?

The conference and trade show will be hosted at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center in Seattle, WA on Friday, May 1. When you arrive, make sure you sign in at the WA-SSA registration desk for your badge and materials!

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
17620 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 244-4800

 

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