Staffing World - ASA 2026
Event Date
October 12–14, 2026
Location
Denver, CO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPresented by the American Staffing Association (ASA), Staffing World is the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry's premier annual convention and expo. The 2026 edition takes place October 12–14 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center near Denver, CO, where the staffing community gathers to gain expert knowledge, build strategic connections, and discover leading solutions for growth.
The event draws staffing agency owners, executives, sales and recruiting leaders, and cross-functional teams from firms across the country. Attendees choose from education sessions covering sales, recruiting, leadership, compliance, and technology, and connect with vendors and peers on the expo floor. It is widely described as the largest annual gathering of staffing professionals in the United States.
Staffing World is worth attending for its blend of high-level learning, networking, and a robust exhibit hall. Whether you are benchmarking your firm against industry trends, planning next year's strategy, or sourcing new technology and services, the event delivers content and connections in a one-stop-shop environment for the staffing industry.
Show Highlights
- Keynote / main stage: Oz Pearlman, a world-renowned mentalist and bestselling author of "Read Your Mind," takes the main stage to teach attendees how to assess people more accurately.
- Expo hall: A large exhibit floor of industry solution providers, described by past attendees as a highlight for networking and sourcing vendors.
- Education sessions: Concurrent, interactive breakout sessions—most running 60 to 90 minutes—designed specifically for staffing professionals at an advanced learning level, spanning sales, recruiting, leadership, compliance, and technology.
- THRIVE Live: An in-person program built for seasoned and emerging leaders in staffing; registration includes entry to the first day of Staffing World.
- National Staffing Employee of the Year: ASA recognizes its top honorees and industry-sector All-Stars, with the National Staffing Employee of the Year awarded a trip to Staffing World.
- Networking: Extensive opportunities to connect with staffing leaders, colleagues, and suppliers from across the country.
Booth Pricing
Exhibit space is sold to ASA associate members and nonmembers. Confirmed add-on and fee details include:
- Corner booth fees: Members add $1,010 per corner; nonmembers add $1,530 per corner.
- Associate membership: Annual fee of $1,150, with a $150 application fee for new associate members (required to qualify for member exhibit rates).
- Listing upgrades: Enhanced exhibitor listings are available for $2,000, with an additional promotional upgrade option for $2,500.
Base per-booth rates are not published publicly; prospective exhibitors are directed to contact ASA's exhibit sales team and consult the online floor plan for availability.
Registration
Registration for Staffing World 2026 is handled through the official event website (americanstaffing.net/sw26). ASA offers tiered pricing with early-bird rates that rise as the event approaches—for example, one early rate deadline fell on July 10, 2026, offering the lowest available price.
Key registration notes:
- After one individual from a staffing firm registers at the current early rate, each additional registration from the same company receives 15% off.
- Exhibitors register their booth staff separately through the Exhibitor Resource Center once exhibitor registration opens; discounted exhibitor prices display after attendees are added to the order.
- THRIVE Live is a separate registration that includes entry to the first day of Staffing World.
ASA has secured an exclusive room block at the Gaylord Rockies for attendees and cautions that any unsolicited phone offers for discounted rooms are unauthorized.
History
Staffing World is the annual convention and expo of the American Staffing Association (ASA), the national trade association representing the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. The event rotates among major U.S. host cities each year; recent editions include Orlando in 2025, with the 2026 event moving to the Denver area. It is consistently billed as the largest annual gathering of staffing professionals in the United States.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd.
StreamTV Show 2026 takes place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, a newly renovated alpine-inspired property just minutes from Denver International Airport. The resort offers mountain views, five restaurants and bars, the Relâche Spa, a fitness center, and the Arapahoe Springs Water Park. The show's exhibit and meeting hall hosts the Market Floor, meeting spaces, and networking areas such as the Circle Bar.
Parking
The resort charges a daily resort fee and offers parking for guests. Overnight guests receive discounted self-parking at $20 per day.
Getting There
The venue is just minutes from Denver International Airport (DEN), making air travel the most convenient option. A complimentary StreamTV shuttle operates during the show: it runs a continuous 30-minute loop between the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport, SpringHill Suites Denver Airport, and the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Rideshare and self-parking are also available for those driving.
Nearby Hotels
The host hotel is the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, where the official room block is available (though it can sell out on peak nights). The organizer has secured additional room blocks nearby at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport and SpringHill Suites Denver Airport, with shuttle service to and from the Gaylord. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver Airport is also served by the show shuttle route. Rooms can be booked through the event's official Passkey booking link.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Staffing World 2026?
Staffing World 2026 takes place October 12–14, 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in the Denver, CO area (Aurora, Colorado).
Who organizes Staffing World and who should attend?
It is the annual convention and expo of the American Staffing Association (ASA). It is designed for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals—including agency owners, executives, and sales, recruiting, and operations leaders—looking to learn, network, and find new solutions.
How do I register for Staffing World 2026?
Registration is available through the official event website at americanstaffing.net/sw26. ASA offers early-bird pricing, and after one person from a staffing firm registers at the early rate, each additional registration from the same company receives 15% off.
What are the highlights of the 2026 program?
The main stage features mentalist and bestselling author Oz Pearlman, alongside interactive education sessions on sales, recruiting, leadership, compliance, and technology, plus a large expo hall of industry solution providers and extensive networking.
How much does it cost to exhibit, and how do I book a booth?
Corner booth fees are $1,010 per corner for members and $1,530 per corner for nonmembers, with ASA associate membership required for member rates. Prospective exhibitors should review the online floor plan and contact ASA's exhibit sales team to receive a contract.
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