At Streams Development, we never miss a chance to meet with other professionals at industry events—we’re always eager to learn more about current trends, technologies, and self-storage innovations! With that in mind, attending the Inside Self-Storage World Expo 2024 at the Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas was an easy decision for us.
This annual Expo brought together self-storage owners, developers, senior management, and facility managers from April 2 to 5th. It made for an event filled to the brim with educational seminars, networking opportunities, and a showcase of innovative products and services.
Streams Development ISS World Expo 2024 Experience Recap
Attending the Self Storage World Expo meant we got to learn a lot, meet new people, and get a sneak preview of what lies ahead for the self-storage industry. Today, we're thrilled to recap what we took away from the event.
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Inside Self-Storage World Expo 2024: Key Takeaways
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most valuable takeaways from this year’s Expo:
Educational Seminars
At the Inside Self-Storage Expo, highlights of the educational program included a wide range of important topics for industry professionals. These seminars have given us insights that can be applied to our facilities and will improve the operations of the self-storage owners and facility managers.
Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall remained the central focus of the Expo. We had an opportunity to examine new self-storage trends, suppliers, and products that could help us improve facilities. The hall contained a wide range of solutions, from building components to finance packages to management software and even security equipment.
Women in Storage Education (WISE)
More than 100 people attended a session called’ Women in Storage Education,’ which discussed women’s changing role in the self-storage industry. This session underscored diversity and inclusion, allowing women to share their experiences and knowledge.
Networking
Networking was one of the core elements at the Expo, with many chances to meet new and existing suppliers. On-site events like Buyers & Sellers Meeting, Table Talks, and Speed Networking for Facility Operators enhanced valuable business connections.
Data from the Inside Self-Storage Expo highlighted that the average order was over $25,000, underlining how much impact the Expo had on purchasing decisions.
AI Impact on the Self-Storage Industry
The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) was palpable at the Expo. Storable’s Chief AI Officer, Eppie Vojt, delivered a compelling presentation titled “Harnessing The Power of AI to Boost Your NOI.”
It covered topics like:
Smart Facility Management: Artificial Intelligence can optimize operations effectiveness and ensure facility managers can run their processes more coherently.
Improved Tenant Experience: AI-based technologies such as chatbots and recommendation engines could enhance customer service and tenant satisfaction.
Demand Forecasting And Revenue Optimization: AI-driven analytics enable firms’ forecasting, fine-tuning price-setting, and revenue optimization.
AI ROI And Best In Class Examples: Real-life illustrations of how early adoption of Artificial intelligence (AI) paid off underlined its potential for transformation.
The Future Of Innovations: Eppie provided insights into the future of AI in the self-storage industry, emphasizing the need for continuous innovation.
Interactive Learning Opportunities
Interactive learning opportunities were abundant at the Expo, including ‘Overtime with Experts’ sessions, international panels, and Q&A on specialized topics. We had a chance to meet the industry experts directly and ask them our burning questions.
Charity Initiatives: Giving Back to the Community
The ISS World Expo collaborated with charities like Charity Storage and Storage Gives to support different initiatives. “Hoops for a Cause” and charitable raffles were the most popular activities among participants, generating substantial amounts of money for their respective causes. It was very heartening to see the storage community supporting such great causes.
Looking Ahead: The 2025 ISS World Expo
The 2024 ISS World Expo reinforced its reputation as the world’s largest and most influential self-storage conference and tradeshow. The event gave us and other attendees the tools and connections necessary to succeed in a competitive market.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s Expo, which will return to the Caesars Forum Conference Center from April 22 to 25.
Recap: What We Learned at Inside Self-Storage World Expo
Given its mixture of instruction, networking, and innovation, this year’s Inside Self-Storage World Expo 2024 proved to be incredibly valuable to us.
At Streams Development, we’re committed to leveraging the knowledge and connections gained at the Expo to continue delivering world-class self-storage development solutions. Contact us today if you want to learn more about our projects or how we can work together.
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