15 Must Attend Events for Office Managers in 2019
A good office manager is curious about new strategies, tools, and methods to foster productivity and workplace culture. Though there’s plenty of great information you could get from startup blogs and social media, you could gain a better understanding of your job through some good old fashioned networking. Office manager conventions and summits are a great opportunity to meet new people and make lasting connections that can benefit your company. Here are the best events you should go to in 2019:
Admin Week: Barre + Bar in Los Angeles
April 23rd: Los Angeles, California
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Outdoor Voices
8425 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Eden along with OrgOrg, Outdoor Voices, Knotel and Electric have organized an awesome event that brings together the best of both worlds — barre class and cocktails. After snacking on healthy treats, participants will take a barre class that will be followed by some cocktails and schmoozing. Best part? The barre class will be taught by Eden’s Maryn Juergens who in addition to being a fantastic Director of Customer Excellence is also a fitness instructor!
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Admin Bash
April 24th: San Francisco
5:30-9:30pm
Bespoke 845 Market St, Suite 450
San Francisco, CA 94103
For the past six years, OfficeNinjas has been hosting an annual Admin Bash. At the event, participants can network, eat, and learn about new products.
Admin Week: Drinks & Speed Mentoring in San Francisco
April 25th: San Francisco
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
The Monroe
473 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
With Electric and OrgOrg, Eden is hosting an evening of cocktails and speed-mentoring. There will be plenty of delicious food ranging from macarons to waffles. On top of that, there will also be a game of bingo.
Tech Day NY
May 2nd: New York City
10am-5pm EST
Javits center
655 W 34th St,
New York, NY 10001
Tech Day NY is comprised of 300 startups trading ideas and engaging in networking. This is a fantastic event for making connection with other companies and fosterning new connections.
2019 Administrative Professionals Leadership Summit
Wed, May 22, 2019, 9:00 AM EDT: Okemos
Okemos Conference Center
2187 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
This summit is for everyone who makes sure workplaces run smoothly — office managers, receptionists, and executive assistants. This is an educational event designed to teach office workers how to take their jobs to the next level and continue to prioritize employee experience.
Thrive Summit
May 21–23, 2019: New Orleans, LA
The Roosevelt New Orleans
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
Thrive Summit is geared towards improving employee health and well-being. The three day summit has speakers coming from all across the country and brings together an exciting team of HR professionals who want to move their companies forward.
HR Uncubed
June 10th- 12th: New York City
Industry City
274 36th St
Brooklyn ,NY 11232
HR Uncubed brings together HR professionals. This conference is educational with attendees learning about various strategies and tools HR professionals can utilize in attracting new employees and taking care of their concerns.
iaap Summit 2019
July 18th- 21: National Harbor, Maryland
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
The iaap Summit is a conference for administrative and office leaders. This year, former White House Director of Events Laura Schwartz and bestselling author Anne Grady will be speaking. The eclectic summit offers numerous courses and workshops that cover topics ranging from diversity to stress management.
Culture First Conference
July 29th- 31st: San Francisco, California
Pier 27 + Pier 29,
The Embarcadero,
San Francisco, CA
Culture First is Culture Amp’s annual conference that covers topics regarding employee experience, inclusion, and employee engagement. In addition to networking and learning opportunities, there will also be high profile speakers like activist DeRay McKesson.
CAHR19
August 25th-27th: Long Beach, California
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
The California HR Conference is massive, boasting thousands of attendants and dozens of speakers. This conference is geographically specific, meaning that it’s tailored to the needs and concerns of Californian HR professionals. You will also gain access to new HR products and experts in the field.
TechDay LA
September 26th, 10am-5pm: Los Angeles, California
The REEF
1933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
TechDay LA brings together numerous startups in the U.S.’s second largest city. Startups have an opportunity to exhibit their products, attract talent, and network.
Administrative Professionals Conference
September 22-25: New Orleans
Hyatt Regency
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
This is a renowned training event for administrative and executive assistants is located in one of U.S.A.’s most dynamic cities. APC teaches assistants how to boost their communication skills and become accustomed to new technologies.
2019 Conference for Administrative Assistants and Executive Assistants
October 15-18: Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Resort
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
This convention is for the unsung heroes of the workplace — administrative assistants and executive assistants. The educational conference covers how administrative assistants and executive assistants can have more “confidence, courage, and competence” and be better assets to their respective companies.
IFMA’s World Workplace Your Facility Conference & Expo
October 16-18: Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
This is a networking and educational conference aimed at facility management leaders. For 2019, the theme is “Take Your Facility and Your Career to New Heights.”
The HR Southwest Conference
October 27-30: Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Organized by DallasHR, HRSWC brings together HR professionals for educational sessions and lectures.
Take Your Workplace To The Next Level
Going to events is a great way to network and learn about the tools and strategies that will make your office stronger. But it’s not the only way to boost your workplace’s productivity. With Eden, you can seamlessly communicate with custodians, IT professionals, and vendors. Take your workplace to the next level.