International Spa Association - ISPA Conference & Expo 2027

Historical figures reported by ISPA show significant growth from the event's founding. The inaugural 1991 ISPA Conference took place September 11-14 and attracted approximately 150 attendees representing ten countries with no exhibitors the first year. By the mid-2000s attendance had grown dramatically: held Nov. 8-11 at the Venetian, a record-breaking 3,000 attendees made the 14th annual ISPA Conference & Expo the most successful one to date. The broader ISPA membership base spans the globe — founded in 1991, ISPA's membership is comprised of approximately 2,100 health and wellness facilities and providers from 66 countries.

Registration for the ISPA Conference is handled through the official ISPA website, and attendance is tied to ISPA membership. Current ISPA members within the spa, student, service provider or educator categories may register to attend the ISPA Conference. All resource partners who qualify as a vendor must exhibit or sponsor at the ISPA Conference to attend the event.

Key points to know:

• Membership required — While the Conference is a member benefit, the registration cost is not included in membership unless you join as a nonmember. An active membership must be in place at the time of the Conference.
• Group savings — By bringing a team of three or more, you can save on registration, and ISPA can register your team and provide a single invoice.
• Transfers — Registrations can be transferred to another team member at the same property.
• Cancellation/refund — Individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from attending all ISPA Conference functions and from being present on the Expo floor at any time, including exhibitor set-up and dismantle. Attendee registrations may be cancelled in writing to ISPA headquarters, with a full refund (less a $25 administrative fee) available up to a published deadline and no refunds after that date.
• To exhibit or sponsor, contact ISPA at 1.859.226.4372.

ISPA was founded in 1991 and launched its conference the same year. It was founded in 1991 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky. The inaugural 1991 ISPA Conference took place September 11-14 and attracted approximately 150 attendees representing ten countries with no exhibitors the first year.

The event has grown into the industry's largest annual gathering. Held at the Venetian, a record-breaking 3,000 attendees made the 14th annual ISPA Conference & Expo the most successful one to date. By its 20th anniversary edition, the Expo floor featured more than 200 booths, representing 163 companies, and more than 50 new products. Today the show has decades of history behind it — the 2027 ISPA Conference, the year's largest event for global spa professionals, will be held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA. With over 35 years of history, the conference provides spa owners, directors, managers, and suppliers with cutting-edge insights into where the industry is headed and how to ensure sustainable business.