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Embodying our Vision: Continuity and Change
Join us Thursday, February 25—Saturday, February 27, 2027
at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
About the SAA’s Leadership Summit
Open to ALL members of the SAA, the Leadership Summit supports anyone interested in developing their leadership skills, teaching craft, artistry, and learning. This year’s Summit will also feature meetings specifically for Teacher Trainers, those interested in becoming Teaching Trainers, Institute Directors, Chapter Leaders, Festival Directors, and Country Association Leaders in addition to ANY member of the SAA!
in collaboration with the american string teachers association (asta)
Building off the success of our Collocated Conferences, the SAA is thrilled to share space again with our colleagues at ASTA. Please note this year’s summit will be different from the 2026 Conferences – the SAA Leadership Summit is only for members of the SAA. Registration for the SAA Leadership Summit allows access to all SAA events & the ASTA Exhibit Hall, but does not provide access to any ASTA sessions or events. Members of the SAA interested in attending ASTA’s conference, which begins on Wednesday, February 24th, can purchase the ASTA Add-On. Learn more below.
space is limited! be sure to register early!!
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2027 Leadership Summit Registration Rates
Registration
Now Open!
SAA STUDENT Member*
SAA Member
ASTA Student add-on
ASTA ACTIVE add-on
Early Bird
Ends 11.20.26
$70
$225
+$35 ($105 total)
+$110 ($335 total)
Standard
Ends 1.31.27
$85
$285
+$40 ($125 total)
+$120 ($405 total)
Last Minute
After February 1
$105
$365
+$50 ($155 total)
+$145 ($510 Total)
Registration for the SAA Leadership Summit allows access only to SAA events and the ASTA Exhibit Hall. It does NOT provide access to any other ASTA events. Similarly, ASTA registrants will not have access to the SAA Leadership Summit.
*For SAA student registration, transcripts & a student membership are required.
Venue
Hyatt Regency Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL
Join us in beautiful Chicago, Illinois!
Address: 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
PLEASE NOTE that SAA and ASTA do NOT use a third-party housing service.
The SAA & ASTA have partnered with the the hotel above to provide hotel rooms for the conference and room reservations should be made directly through the hotel’s website or by phone. The SAA does not use a third-party housing service. If you are contacted by any company offering hotel reservations for the SAA Summit or ASTA National Conference, please note they are NOT affiliated with the SAA, nor acting on behalf of SAA or ASTA. SAA or ASTA cannot guarantee the authenticity of any reservations made with third-party companies and we advise you to contact the listed hotels directly for hotel reservations and information. SAA and ASTA cannot be held liable for any charges or reservations made with any third-party companies. Please be aware, if you are approached by other companies advertising discount hotel and travel, SAA and ASTA advise you to only make room reservations via the online link or phone number provided.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring our event? Write to Angelica Cortez ([email protected]) to learn more!