Expand Your Event Experience

Check out these exciting activities and special events held in conjunction with the conference.

ISA Honors and Awards Gala

Experience Charleston harbor at night for the ISA Honors and Awards Gala. Step aboard the historic USS Yorktown, a retired WWII US Navy aircraft carrier, to celebrate and honor the exceptional achievements and contributions of ISA's finest. Tickets are 125 USD per person and include:

  • Buses will pick up attendees at the Francis Marion Hotel at 4:45 p.m. to transport to Patriot's Point where the ship is docked.
    • Pick up wristband from registration.
    • Line up with ISA staff in the Francis Marion Lobby.
  • Attendees will take a walk through the Hall of Winners to experience the awardee showcase, tour the maritime museum and experience an aircraft carrier flight simulator.
  • After the event, buses will take attendees back to the Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Dress code: semi-formal/cocktail attire. Heels are not required; flats are recommended.
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District Leadership Conferences

Separate registration is required for DLCs - more information to come.

Monday, 30 September 2024

DLC - Eastern North America

  • Meeting Room: Pickney Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

DLC - Southern North America

  • Meeting Room: Carolina A
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

DLC - Midwest North America

  • Meeting Room: Poinsette Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

DLC - Eastern North America

  • Meeting Room: Pickney Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

DLC - Southern North America

  • Meeting Room: Carolina A
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

DLC - Midwest North America

  • Meeting Room: Poinsette Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

Volunteer Workshop

Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Meeting Room: Gold Ballroom
Time: 13:00-17:00

This custom-designed workshop helps craft plans for mission-focused, vibrant and successful sections and divisions. Current and aspiring volunteers will leave this workshop with a plan, energy, knowledge and an expanded network of other volunteers who believe in and want to shape ISA’s future.

This is a free workshop, but RSVP is required. 

ISA Volunteer Workship

ISA Standards Committee Meetings


Monday, 30 September 2024 

Group: ISA96, Valve Actuators

  • Venue: Virginia's on King
  • Meeting Room: Upstairs Meeting Room
  • Time: 08:00-15:00

Group: ISA88/WG2, Batch Control

  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

Group: ISA96, Valve Actuators

  • Venue: Francis Marion Hotel
  • Meeting Room: Harborview Suite - #1204
  • Time: 15:00-18:00

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 

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  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 08:00-12:45

Group: ISA96, Valve Actuators

  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 13:00-18:00

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 

  Group: ISA88, Batch Control

  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

Group: ISA75, Control Valves

  • Venue: Virginia's on King
  • Meeting Room: Upstairs Meeting Room
  • Time: 08:00-15:00

Thursday, 3 October 2024 

Group: ISA75, Control Valves

  • Venue: Virginia's on King
  • Meeting Room: Upstairs Meeting Room
  • Time: 08:00 -15:00  

Group: ISA88/WG4, Batch Control

  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 08:00 -17:00  

Group: ISA67, Nuclear Power Plant Standards

  • Venue: Francis Marion Hotel
  • Meeting Room: Middleton Room
  • Time: 13:00-17:00   

Friday, 4 October 2024 

Group: ISA67, Nuclear Power Plant Standards

  • Venue: Francis Marion Hotel
  • Meeting Room: Middleton Room
  • Time: 08:00-12:00  

Group: ISA88/WG4, Batch Control

  • Venue: Hampton Inn Hilton Charleston-Historic District 
  • Meeting Room: Ashley Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00

Group: ISA95, Enterprise-Control System Integration

  • Venue: Francis Marion Hotel
  • Meeting Room: Laurens Room
  • Time: 08:00-17:00 

Special events and activities for this conference are still under development.

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