National ESA 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)
Saturday February, 7th 2026
Virtual
Open to all ESA members wanting to learn leadership skills.
The new format for the ESA National Leadership conference will now be open to all ESA members, not just elected or appointed leadership! There will be ice-breakers led by 1st VP- President Elect Angie Butenschoen, followed by an amazing guest speaker: Jason Wyatt.
Jason Wyatt is the CEO of 1Lead, a "dynamic speaker, expert trainer, and results-driven coach". Jason will discuss "junk drawer leadership" and "leadership with a servants heart". If you're like us, you can't wait to hear what he has to say!
Registration will be posted soon!
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.
JULY 12 - 19, 2026
Norfolk, VA
members and guests
Registration Opens Soon
Join the International Council (IC) and members from across the country for a celebration of the 2025 - 2026 ESA-year, installation of 2026 - 2027 IC Officers, fun and interesting workshops, and so much more.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 (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 2025
In-Person & Online Event
open to public
​Registration Open!
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising event for St. Jude with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.