2025 Federation of Trainers (and Workalike Groups) Conference

Meet us at the beach! | June 24-27, 2025

Discover the power of collaboration at the 2025 Federation of Trainers (and Workalike Groups) Annual Conference in sunny Florida! Connect with your peers from other states to share ideas, workshop challenges, and expand your professional network – in person! This conference is open to anyone from NSBA, COSSBA and those states not affiliated with either group. Register today to save your spot! We can’t wait to see you at the beach!

Questions? Contact Amie Williamson, williamson@fsba.org

Conference Details

Location: Tradewinds Island Resorts in St Pete Beach, Florida

Dates: June 24-27, 2025
Conference Registration Rate: $450

Registration deadline: May 25, 2025 | Refund deadline: May 30, 2025

Tentative Agenda

Stay informed and plan ahead by reviewing our tentative agenda. This schedule provides an overview of sessions, topics, and meeting rooms; however, please note that all details, including room assignments and session topics, are subject to change.

Check back regularly for updates to ensure you have the most current information.

Hotel

Location: Tradewinds Island Resorts, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 | https://www.tradewindsresort.com | 727.367.6461
Hotel Block Rate: $259.00/night

Hotel Cut-off Date: Before May 25, 2025

(Group room rates will be extended two days prior and two days following the main program dates of June 24-27, 2025, based on room type availability.)

Airports

• Tampa International Airport
• St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

The resort is 30 minutes from both airports. Tampa International is bigger and may have more affordable flights. View airport map here

Call for Presentation Proposals

We are looking for YOUR presentation ideas for the conference. Team up on a topic with another state or present your own brilliant idea. Presentations and workshops consist of a one-hour session and are formal presentations. Round table topics are shorter in length (20-minutes) and have a casual, conversational format. We also welcome you to present a 15-minute Bright Idea or Dim Bulb during a session. (In these sessions, you will share what worked, what didn’t, or what you stole from another association.)

The DEADLINE to submit your proposal for a breakout session is Sunday, April 13, 2025.

What valuable content can you share with your workalike group members? The success of this event depends on it. We need you!