Speaker Information

Last Updated: 8/2/2024

Speaker Packet

This Speaker Page and the 2024 Speaker Packet include all speaker information. This page will be updated as needed between now and the conference. All speakers have been sent the 2024 Speaker Packet. You can also find it here: 2024 Speaker Packet. The packet includes additional details on the session rooms, session monitors, deadlines, PPTs and guidelines.

Thank you for agreeing to serve as a speaker at the 2024 CSA Conference, to be held Monday, August 26th – Wednesday, August 28th at the Wigwam Resort in Phoenix's West Valley. We are so glad you will be joining us as a presenter, and we look forward to a very successful conference! This page includes all of the up-to-date information for CSA Conference Speakers and will be updated as needed between now and the conference.

Questions? Please contact conference@csa.us or contact Ann Witherspoon, Conference Chair, directly at (303) 951-6571.

Access the conference Mobile App - please contact conference@csa.us with any changes needed:

  1. Download the CVENT app in the app store
  2. Search for our event under the name "2024 CSA Conference" and select our event
  3. You will be able to view most areas of the app upon entry - to access attendees and other areas, you will need to login
  4. Login using your name and email (the email you used to register for the conference) and it will ask for a code that you can find in an email sent to you. Contact conference@csa.us if you have trouble accessing your verification code

Speaker To Do Items and Deadlines:

  1. Speaker Bio and Session Detail Changes: ASAP
  2. Send in your PPT and any electronic handouts you'd like to make available to conference@csa.us - if your file is too large, we can provide instructions for uploading to our Box account.
  3. If you have not done so yet, register as an attendee of the conference at the reduced Speaker rate: contact conference@csa.us if you need your coupon code. Note: ALL attendees must register. Go to REGISTER NOW above.
  4. Reserve your room at The Wigwam if you need lodging
  5. SPREAD THE WORD that you will be presenting at the conference: we sent out a custom speaker graphic to each speaker via email. Make sure to post on all social media!    Optional Caption: Excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the 2024 CSA Conference! Join me as I share insights and expertise on [topic]. Looking forward to connecting with fellow industry professionals and thought leaders. To learn more about the CSA Conference, visit csa.us/csa-conference. See you there! #CSAConference #CSAConference2024 #Speaker
  6. Final PowerPoint Presentations (using your own template): August 5th
  7. Electronic Handouts for Mobile App: August 5th

Conference Bookstore

SCSA will be hosting and managing the conference bookstore during the conference, with books sold on a consignment basis. We have the list of books submitted by all speakers when proposals were submitted. If you are an author and would like to consign with us, please complete and return the Consignment Agreement.

All interested authors can participate in the Book Signing which will take place during the networking break on Wednesday from 9:20-10:15am. Send any updated book information to conference@csa.us.

Hotel Information

The Wigwam Resort
300 E Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Phone: 844-239-1641

The historic, award-winning Wigwam Resort is in Phoenix’s West Valley and can be accessed from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Map of the Wigwam Resort

Breakout Sessions will be in Sachem West, Sachem East, and Aztec. The Keynote and Plenary sessions and lunches will be in the Wigwam Ballroom, and Exhibits, Receptions, Breakfasts, and Breaks will be in the Mohave Ballroom and Wigwam Foyer.

All speakers need to make their own travel arrangements and room reservations if lodging is needed.

SCSA's discounted room block is sold out. Contact The Wigwam directly if you still need to reserve a room: www.WigwamArizona.com

The resort fee includes:
• Complimentary high-speed internet in guestrooms and public areas
• Complimentary Valet and Self-Parking
• Fitness Center & Motion Studio Access
• Free bike rentals, tennis court usage, and discounted spa services

All conference events will be indoors in the air-conditioning! The resort’s rooms are spread on the property, and if you are staying at the resort, you will have a short walk outside from your room to the main hotel lobby and conference area. You can also call the bellman's station for a golf cart ride from your room to the main building.