Workshops and Optional Events

In addition to all the education, networking and innovation happening during the 2025 CSIA Conference, the week also offers opportunities for you and your team to deepen your knowledge and have fun.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Take a deep dive into the topics that make a successful system integration business with one of these popular workshops!

Improve Business Efficiency and Effectiveness by Attending the Best Practices Workshop!

Looking to take your business to the next level? If so, the 2025 CSIA Best Practices Workshop held on June 2-3, 2025, is for you!

The 2025 CSIA Best Practices Workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools for business owners and senior managers in the systems integration (SI) industry.

Focusing on implementing CSIA best practices, achieving CSIA Certification, and benchmarking current practices, this two-day, interactive workshop offers group discussions, activities, and peer-to-peer communication.

Who Should Attend

  • Owners or senior managers of SI businesses looking to improve business systems and processes.

Note: This workshop was sold out in 2024. Limited space available – secure your spot now!

Dates: Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3, 2025

Prices range from $2,000 – $2,650 (members and early birds save!).

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Managing a business demands a proactive approach to risk management. Business owners are confronted with risks from very different sources: personnel, operational, financial, technical, strategic, etc. The scope of this workshop is limited to legal- and insurance/risk management-related topics.

Through a combination of presentations and presenter-facilitated roundtable discussions attendees will take a deeper dive into various topics including:

  • Limiting Liability by Contracting
  • Transferring Liability through Insurance Programs
  • Understanding the Nuances of Insurance Contracts
  • Understanding the importance of developing a Safety Culture to minimize risks
  • Understanding Indemnity Requirements
  • Addressing Warranties and Warranty Limitations and Exclusions
  • Protecting Intellectual Property Interests
  • Obtaining Price and Schedule Relief for Unexpected Events and Circumstances
  • Resolving Disputes

If you are a system integrator who values understanding and managing business risk, then this one-day workshop presented by professionals who work with companies just like yours every day, is for you.

Price: Ranges from $900 – $1,100 (The earlier you register, the more you save!)

Workshop includes a full day of education and materials, breakfast, lunch, two breaks and complementary access to the CSIA Conference Emerging Leaders and Welcome Receptions.

While CSIA will make every effort to deliver the agenda as presented here, the speakers, schedule and sessions are subject to change as circumstances do.

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CSIA has brought together some of the most experienced and innovative marketers in the system integrator marketplace to bring you a one-day workshop to fill your head with new ideas, inspiration and resources. Plus, you’ll go home with actionable insights and practical plans to make 2025 the best year ever for your marketing efforts.

Session after session is packed with industry experts who know what works in this industry because they’ve done it – time and time again.

Even more importantly, you’ll be elbow to elbow with people just like you – peers tasked with navigating this highly-specialized industry, audience, and well, an ever-changing digital landscape.

Whether you are marketing curious with little or no resources or a more seasoned pro, this is one in-person event you won’t want to miss!

What You Can Expect

The workshop agenda has been designed by marketers in the SI industry for marketers in the SI industry with a deliberate focus on the challenge areas that come up over and over.

In just one day, you will rough in a marketing framework, dive into the fundamentals of a campaign, participate in peer networking (be prepared to shuffle up the tables!) and look fabulous doing it (group selfie included)!

Note: This workshop has limited availability and was oversold in 2024. If you want to ensure you get a spot, register as soon as you can.

Price ranges from $900- $1,100. (The earlier you register, the more you save!)

Workshop includes a full day of education and materials, breakfast, lunch, two breaks and complimentary access to the CSIA Conference Emerging Leaders and Welcome Receptions.

While CSIA will make every effort to deliver the agenda as presented here, the speakers, schedule and sessions are subject to change as circumstances do.

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CSIA 2025 Fun Run/Walk

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Join us for a scenic and energizing FunRun near the beautiful San Diego harbor! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event is perfect for all fitness levels. The route takes you along the breathtaking waterfront, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and iconic San Diego landmarks.

Grab your running shoes and get ready to soak up the sunshine, salty breeze, and good vibes. We can’t wait to see you there!

Onsite Check-In/Registration: 6:30am – 6:45am
Event begins at 7:00am
Registration Required – Cost: $75 

When you register for the conference, you will see an option to add this event to your cart.

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Old Town Trolley Tour

Cap off your week with a tour through the trendiest spots in the San Diego area!

Friday, June 6 | 1:30 p.m.

$95 per person

Tour includes deluxe roundtrip transportation

Fully narrated guided tour that travels throughout both the City of San Diego and the Island of Coronado and is three hours long. The tour travels from Old Town State Park to the Embarcadero along the Harbor next to the USS Midway & Maritime Museums, into Seaport Village, the Marriott/Convention Center, through San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter and Barrio Logan, over beautiful Bay Bridge to the Island of Coronado, Balboa Park and Little Italy.  New this year – registered attendees for the tour will be able to grab lunch at one of various dining options at the hotel prior to the tour.  In addition, there will be an opportunity to grab dessert in Oldtown if desired.  Box lunches will not be provided.  (Lunch costs will be out of pocket.) More details will be provided closer to the conference.

When you register for the conference you will have the option to add this tour to your cart.