ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm 
Location: Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

Share the joy of the season with your ESSAE friends, clients and colleagues at our annual Holiday Celebration! Enjoy the festive atmosphere, rekindle connections, and create new memories in a night filled with warmth and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate together!
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Here's a sneak peak of what you can look forward to:

  • Networking Opportunities: Reconnect and strengthen bonds with fellow professionals.
  • Silent Auction: Bid on exciting items to support the Rita Lashway Scholarship Program and local charity Things of My Very Own. (More info below.)
  • Delicious Sweet Treats: Indulge in a Viennese dessert and coffee bar featuring gourmet European-style miniature pastries and assorted mini trifles!
  • Sponsored Open Bar(!): Enjoy an open bar for the duration of the event courtesy of The Desmond Hotel.

Spouses and guests are welcome! Bring your friends and family to share in the holiday cheer. Complimentary parking and coat check available.

Attendees are also invited to continue the conversation at MPI Upstate New York's Coffee & Connections the following morning starting at 8:00 AM. Separate registration required through MPI.

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Event Registration Fees:

  • Members: $85
  • Non-Members: $125*

Please register by Tuesday, November 26.

*Join today and enjoy membership discounts and benefits - new member dues are deeply discounted for the remainder of 2024!

Hotel Accommodations:

We have secured a room block at The Desmond Hotel for those wishing to spend the night. You can book via the link provided here or by calling 518-640-6186.

Hotel reservations must be made no later than Tuesday, November 12.

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Support Our Silent Auction:

We invite you to contribute to our silent auction, which raises funds for the Rita Lashway Scholarship Program and Things of My Very Own, Inc. Showcase your brand, services or venue, and make a meaningful impact.

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Holiday Member Spotlight:

Leading up to the celebration, we will highlight the wonderful community efforts of our members using the "ESSAEHolidays" hashtag. Share your upcoming holiday initiatives here.

Connect with Us!

Join the conversation and follow ESSAE on social media @EmpireStateSAE. Use the hashtag #ESSAEHolidays to share your excitement!

This is your last chance to gather with ESSAE friends and colleagues in 2024! Let's close out the year together with a night of holiday cheer - we can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Support the association community and become a Holiday Partner!

As you know, this highly anticipated event offers a great marketing opportunity for our DMO/CVB, supplier and business partner members to increase your brand exposure and earn recognition for your support of ESSAE and the association community. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Select your sponsorship here before exclusive packages are sold out.

ESSAE Event Cancellation Policy:

Registrations must be made and paid for by Friday, November 22, 2024. Any cancellations received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund less a $25 service fee. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event (no-shows) without providing notice. Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. All refund requests must be made by the attendee or credit cardholder. Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment. If you are unable to attend, you may send an alternate to the event without additional charge.