ESA International Convention and Events
ESA sponsors many international, regional, state, and local events. A sampling of them are highlighted below. Additional information regarding these events and others is also available on state websites. For more on ESA events near you, please
contact us. (Click the all-caps titles for registration links)
State Conventions
A full list of state conventions can be found at the link above. Registration for state convention is handled by the respective state.
May 2, 2024
4:30 PM PT/ 5:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
(9:30 AM Friday QLD/AU)
Virtual
Members and guests
Registration Open
Join us virtually on May 2nd to celebrate ESA Founder’s Day with friends across the country. We will perform a live lamp pin ceremony for any new members who would like to join ESA during the special Zoom event. Any new members from this year who have already joined and would like to re-enact their pin ceremony are invited to do so as well. This is a terrific opportunity to welcome new members to your chapter this spring and give them a memorable ESA experience to kick off their ESA journey.
Whether you have been a member for a few months or many decades, please join us as we celebrate our history and our future. Come on your own or host a chapter watch party to hear our special guest speakers, join in a group toast to ESA, and share this opportunity to welcome new members from across the country to the ESA family in style. The event is open to all members and your invited guests. Registration closes April 29th.
New Member Orientation
JUNE 6, 2024
Virtual
new members and sponsors
Invite Only
If you are a new member or the sponsor of a new member since January 1st, you are invited to the New Member Orientation where you will get a view from 30,000 feet of the larger organization and ways you can get involved. Registration is required and closes on May 3rd. Check your email inbox for your invitation in May.
JULY 7 - 14, 2024
Overland Park, KS
members and guests
Registration Open
Join the International Council (IC) and members from across the country for a celebration of the 2023 - 2024 ESA-year, installation of 2024 - 2025 IC Officers, fun and interesting workshops, and so much more.
IC Challenge
JULY 12, 2024
Overland Park, KS
members and guests
Registration Opens in March
The IC Challenge theme will be revealed during the 2024 ESA National Leadership Conference in Devner, CO.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (dates may vary based on location)
In person & Online Event
public event
​Registration Open
St. Jude Walk/Run is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually.
December 1, 2024
In-Person & Online Event
open to public
​Register Closed
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising event for St. Jude with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
February 2025
Denver, CO
members only
Registration opens in October 2024
Harness your leadership skills, meet new ESA friends, get a sneak peek of the exciting offerings for 2025, and purchase exclusive new merchandise not released to the public yet at the 2025 National Leadership Conference. From interactive workshops to networking socials, this event is sure to have everything you need to have a successful ESA-year with friends and support all over the country.