When making plans in 2022 for the 2023 ISI Connect Las Vegas, we did not foresee just how volatile the economy would be in the new year. We have now come to the realization that an event such as this is just cost-prohibitive for many of our members at this time; therefore, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Las Vegas event, scheduled May 16-18 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino in Henderson, Nev.

Since 2019 — following member feedback — we have been working diligently to deliver multiple regional professional education and networking opportunities annually — events that are shorter in length, making them more affordable and allowing greater scheduling flexibility for work and family commitments.

We are eager to continue to offer these invaluable events at first-class, yet modest, properties across the United States that are within driving distance to a large concentration of our members.

In addition, we are excited to ramp up our virtual education and training offerings. We are currently in the planning stages of a comprehensive, user-friendly online educational portal for our ISI University (ISIU) program. Soon, members will be able to access the site to earn professional certifications in all three ISIU tracks (management, operations, and skating director). A new ISIU coaching certification will also be launched.

We anticipate a virtual Connect event this spring featuring some of our guest speakers that would have been at our Las Vegas event. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information soon!

We look forward to connecting with you at a future ISI Connect event in your “neck of the woods” soon.