Events
Inside Self-Storage World Expo
The Inside Self-Storage World Expo is the self-storage industry's conference and trade show, operated by Informa Markets and held at the Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. It is a private, trade-only event: everyone attending must register and show proof of business, and the general public is not admitted.
The program pairs concurrent seminars, intensive workshops, and peer-to-peer sessions with an exhibit hall. The 2026 edition ran April 7-10, with exhibits on April 8 and 9. The 2027 edition is scheduled for education March 30 to April 2 and exhibits March 31 to April 1. Seminars are recorded and sold afterwards through the ISS Store, as 42 individual sessions or nine discount packages.
The show markets 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit space is sold by application and deposit, with booths assigned first-come, first-served; a booth includes the space, basic pipe and drape, an identification sign, staff badges, a Show Guide listing, and some free expo-hall passes, while carpet and furnishings cost extra. A discounted hotel block is offered at Harrah's, connected to the venue by skybridge, and at Caesars Palace.
The expo is one part of the ISS brand, which the organizer says has served the industry for more than 35 years alongside ISS Magazine, the Self-Storage Talk online community, and the Inside Self-Storage Store. Registration cancellation deadlines and refunds are published per event, so check the current year's terms before booking travel.
Best for
Self-storage owners, managers, developers, and investors who want a national education program plus a supplier floor in one trip, and vendors selling into the industry. Trade-only, so the general public cannot attend.
What they do
- Annual self-storage conference and trade show
- Concurrent education seminars and workshops
- Exhibit hall for industry suppliers
- Sponsorship and marketing opportunities
- On-demand seminar recordings through the ISS Store
- Discounted hotel room block for attendees
Details
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What stands out
- Held at the Caesars Forum Conference Center, 3911 S. Koval Ln., Las Vegas.
- The 2026 show ran April 7-10 with exhibits April 8-9; 2027 education is set for March 30 to April 2.
- Markets 300+ exhibitors and sells 42 recorded seminar sessions after the show.
- Trade-only event operated by Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC.
- The ISS brand has served self-storage owners, managers, investors, and developers for more than 35 years.
Common questions
- Is the ISS World Expo open to the public?
- No. It is a private, trade-only show and everyone attending must register; anyone 17 or older must register and show proof of business. During expo-hall hours those 17 and under are admitted only with parental supervision, and no one under 18 is allowed on the floor during move-in or move-out. Children are not admitted to seminar rooms.
- Where is the expo held and where do attendees stay?
- At the Caesars Forum Conference Center, 3911 S. Koval Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89109. The host hotel is Harrah's, a short skybridge walk from the venue, with additional discounted rooms at Caesars Palace across the street. There is no public parking at Caesars Forum, so the organizer recommends a hotel shuttle or rideshare.
- What is included with an exhibit booth?
- A booth purchase includes the space, basic pipe and drape, an identification sign, badges for booth staff, a listing in the official Show Guide, and a number of free expo-hall passes that varies with booth size. Carpet is required and must be arranged separately, along with any furnishings. Booths are assigned first-come, first-served once an application and deposit are received.
- Are the education sessions available if I miss them?
- Yes. All seminars are recorded and sold through the ISS Store on demand, either as individual sessions or in one of nine discount packages. Seminar slide presentations are made available to registered attendees holding a Seminar Package or All-Access Package, and handouts are posted when a presenter provides them.