Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The 2026 SIIA National Conference will be held October 11-13 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Full conference registration includes admittance to networking areas/events, hosted food and beverage functions, the ability to reserve a discounted sleeping room, entry to the Exhibit Hall, and access to all educational sessions. No day passes are available.

1. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to registration@siia.org.

2. Cancellations received in writing before June 18, 2026, will be eligible for a 50% refund, less an administrative fee of 3%.

3. Cancellations submitted between June 19 and September 3, 2026, will receive a 25% refund, less an administrative fee of 3%. 

4. Cancellations received after September 3, 2026, and all no-shows are NOT eligible for a refund, regardless of the specific reason for the attendee (e.g., illness, change of plans, bad weather, flight cancellations/changes, etc.), due to commitments related to staffing, food, and beverage.

5. Substitutions are permitted for the 2026 National Conference only and cannot be transferred to an event in 2027. 

6. No refunds will be issued after September 3, 2026.

Control of Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations

All conference registrations and hotel reservations are under the control of the company, not the individual registered. Companies may transfer conference registration and hotel reservations to any employee of their choice. Hotel reservations must be in the same name as the registered attendee at all times.

***If your conference registration is transferred to someone else before September 10, 2026, hotel reservations will automatically transfer to the company’s new attendee. If your conference registration is transferred to someone else after September 10, 2026, hotel reservations will not automatically transfer to the new attendee. After September 10, 2026, each attendee must contact the hotel directly to manage their reservation.***

No. However, SIIA members do receive a discounted registration fee. Click here for information regarding SIIA membership, or contact Jennifer Ivy at jivy@siia.org.

View the Schedule-at-a-Glance for a complete overview of the Conference schedule.

All events and sessions will be held and are listed on the website, at the local time in Phoenix, which is Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Registered attendees can access the Attendee List via their respective Service Centers.

Please be aware of scams related to the Attendee List. Click here for more information.

Shuttle bus service will be provided to/from the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Hilton Garden Inn, Residence Inn at Mayo Clinic, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North-Scottsdale.

Shuttles will operate continuously from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM from 10/11/26 to 10/13/26. They will pick up and drop off at the hotels every 20 to 25 minutes.

The conference attire is business casual.

For further information regarding the SIIA National Conference, please contact the relevant SIIA staff members listed below via email or by calling 800.851.7789.

All hotel reservations (both standard sleeping rooms and suites) must be made through the SIIA National Conference registration process. Hotel rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Do not contact the hotels directly, as you will not receive the SIIA room rate. 

Please be aware of potential hotel reservation scams. Click here for more information.

To make changes to an existing hotel reservation, please log in to the Attendee Service Center using the login credentials that were provided in your registration confirmation. Once logged into the Service Center, select "Edit Existing Hotel Reservation," then proceed with your change(s).

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort will NOT allow name changes (or cancel/replace of guests) within seven (7) days of arrival.

For information on the guest room rates and other hotel details, please visit the SIIA conference Hotel page.

Please be aware of potential hotel reservation scams.  Click here for more information.

The Self-Insurance Education Fund (SIEF) will hold its annual fundraising Golf Tournament on Sunday, October 11^th. For more details, please visit the SIEF Golf Tournament page.