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Education: April 7-10, 2026
Exhibits: April 8-9, 2026
Caesars Forum Conference Center Caesars Forum Conference Center

Self-Storage Developers

Successful Projects Start Here

From concept to completion, self-storage development presents unique challenges. Rising real estate costs, land scarcity, zoning regulations and community resistance can make it tough to get your project off the ground. At ISS World Expo, we put you on the path to success by providing you with the tools, insights and industry connections you need to bring your vision to life—on time and on budget.

See these developer-specific education sessions and events:

Why Attend?

Seminars & Workshops

Learn strategies to overcome challenges like rising costs and regulations while gaining valuable insight to critical development aspects including site selection, team building and construction. This is how you’ll maximize your return on investment!

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Exhibit Hall

Enjoy access to cutting-edge trends and the latest materials in the self-storage industry. Learn about innovative designs, technologies and opportunities that can help you build high-quality, efficient facilities that attract customers and stand the test of time.

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Special Events

Meet other developers, designers, consultants, engineers and legal teams who are working on similar projects. This event offers you the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices with industry leaders, ensuring you have the right partnerships in place for successful project completion.

Browse events >>

Seminars & Workshops

Learn strategies to overcome challenges like rising costs and regulations while gaining valuable insight to critical development aspects including site selection, team building and construction. This is how you’ll maximize your return on investment!

Learn more >>

Exhibit Hall

Enjoy access to cutting-edge trends and the latest materials in the self-storage industry. Learn about innovative designs, technologies and opportunities that can help you build high-quality, efficient facilities that attract customers and stand the test of time.

Learn more >>

Special Events

Meet other developers, designers, consultants, engineers and legal teams who are working on similar projects. This event offers you the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices with industry leaders, ensuring you have the right partnerships in place for successful project completion.

Browse events >>

Everything You Need Under One Roof

Discover how to overcome key development challenges like rising costs, municipal approvals and stringent regulations. Learn from industry leaders about cutting-edge building materials and technologies that maximize your ROI, giving your project the best chance for success.

Explore the latest advancements in building materials and technology that make your self-storage projects more efficient and profitable. Learn to incorporate flexible and mixed-use designs to appeal to a broader range of tenants and increase your investment returns.

Whether you’re at the concept phase or already moving toward construction, the expo offers a wealth of resources to streamline the development process. Learn how to manage your budgets effectively, optimize project schedules, and handle everything from permitting to bonding. We’ll provide you with the tools to keep your projects on track.

Gain practical insights to site selection, market conditions, zoning regulations and the approvals process through our in-depth Development Workshops, covering everything from feasibility to project execution. Learn from real-world experiences shared by architects, project managers and investors, providing you with the tools to avoid costly mistakes and complete projects on time and within budget.

Discover how to overcome key development challenges like rising costs, municipal approvals and stringent regulations. Learn from industry leaders about cutting-edge building materials and technologies that maximize your ROI, giving your project the best chance for success.

Explore the latest advancements in building materials and technology that make your self-storage projects more efficient and profitable. Learn to incorporate flexible and mixed-use designs to appeal to a broader range of tenants and increase your investment returns.

Whether you’re at the concept phase or already moving toward construction, the expo offers a wealth of resources to streamline the development process. Learn how to manage your budgets effectively, optimize project schedules, and handle everything from permitting to bonding. We’ll provide you with the tools to keep your projects on track.

Gain practical insights to site selection, market conditions, zoning regulations and the approvals process through our in-depth Development Workshops, covering everything from feasibility to project execution. Learn from real-world experiences shared by architects, project managers and investors, providing you with the tools to avoid costly mistakes and complete projects on time and within budget.

Bring Your Whole Team

Bring your whole team and maximize the opportunity to engage with experts across all areas of self-storage development. By dividing and conquering, you'll ensure that every aspect of your project, from design to operation, is covered. You’ll be empowered to implement new technologies, strategies and innovations quickly and effectively, leading to greater return on investment.

Registration Packages >>

Bring Your Whole Team

Bring your whole team and maximize the opportunity to engage with experts across all areas of self-storage development. By dividing and conquering, you'll ensure that every aspect of your project, from design to operation, is covered. You’ll be empowered to implement new technologies, strategies and innovations quickly and effectively, leading to greater return on investment.

Registration Packages >>

See what industry professionals have to say about their experience at ISS World Expo

"A must attend event for all levels of involvement in the self-storage industry. If you think you’ve seen it all or know it all, you will be proven wrong." - RB Artates, Downtown U-Lok Storage Ltd.

"The ISS World Expo is a game changer for those just starting out in self storage, as well as the OG's. This event provides so many opportunities to build your knowledge database as well as your contact list. I highly recommend this event if you plan to be the best in this field." - Jennifer Blake, Park 2000 Mini Storage

"Great event to learn about industry topics as well as a large and diverse vendor trade show. Highly recommend to anyone who is getting into the business, is looking to expand or who wants to learn the new trends in the industry." - Chad Hollister, White Pine Self-Storage

"For a first-time attendee and being new to self-storage, attending the ISS World Expo was extremely helpful. Gained valuable information and connected with other self-storage managers that I hope to share more information with. Well worth the investment! " - Julie Sciligo, Southgate Mini-Storage

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For more than 33 years, ISS has provided solutions to the challenges faced by self-storage owners, managers, investors and developers in a competitive environment. The brand includes ISS Magazine, published monthly; the ISS World Expo, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow; Self-Storage Talk, a rich, interactive online community; and the Inside Self-Storage Store, which provides on-demand education and insight for industry professionals.
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