Explore, Engage & Elevate!
Dear On-Premise Sign and Graphics Industry Professional,
We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for the upcoming 2025 California Sign Association Annual Convention & Educational Conference where innovation meets industry expertise! Join us for an immersive experience designed to amplify your knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of signage. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just entering the world of signage, this event promises to inspire, educate, and propel your career forward.
Date: August 20-21-22, 2025
Location: Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
What to Expect:
*Engaging Discussions: Gain insights from top professionals sharing their expertise in the signage realm.
*Cutting-Edge Exhibits: Explore the latest technologies and innovations revolutionizing the sign industry.
*Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, fostering valuable relationships for future collaborations.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday – August 20, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
6:30am – 8:00am: Golf Tournament Registration with 8:30am Shotgun Start
Location: Riverwalk Golf Course
4:00pm – 6:00pm: 2024-25 CSA Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel (Host hotel)
7:00pm – 10:30pm: CSA Annual Convention Opening Bowling Bash
Location: East Village Tavern + Bowl – transportation provided but within walking distance (one mile)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
8:00am – 8:45am: Breakfast is Served
8:45am – 10:00am: Seminar Begins: (Education Session #1)
Gotcha! Always Use Protection…!
Internet Copyright Gotchas, Trademarks, Trolls & Tactics
Learn from dynamic speaker, Teresa M. Young, President/CEO of Sign Biz® Inc., and CSA legal counsel, Jeffrey Aran, in a 70-minute interactive, eye-opening, ear-tuning seminar! Discover the NEW copyright frontier for all digital work and hear how sign shops have already been exposed. Learn exactly what to watch for and how to protect your company from aggressive copyright trolls as you design and develop your websites, materials, and contracts (for you and your customers). 15 minutes of Q&A at the end!
10:15am – 11:15am: 2025 CSA Annual Meeting – State of the Association and Board Elections
11:30am – 12:45pm: Annual Lunch & Presentation
1:00pm – 4:30pm: Product & Service EXPO, Exhibit Hall Open (Tabletop Exhibits)
6:00pm – 7:00pm: President’s Reception
7:00pm – 10:00pm: California Sign Industry Banquet; Awards, Installation of Directors/Officers, Silent Auction Closeout, Live Auction and $10,000 Drawing
Friday, August 22, 2025
7:30am – 8:00am: Breakfast is Served
8:00am – 9:30am: Seminar Begins: (Education Session #2)
Standardized Engineering: Sign Industry Application & Value
Meet our guest speaker, Brett Sauers PE, Reverence Engineering, as he brings Standardized Engineering (SE) to life and outlines how it can be utilized throughout various departments; Design, Permits, Estimating, and Project Management. We at CSA believe Standardized Engineering for On-Premise Signs program not only saves significant time and money for participating Building Departments but also assures signs erected under the program meet stringent safety standards.
9:45am – 11:45am: 2025-26 CSA Board of Directors Meeting
12:00pm – ???: Discover San Diego (includes lunch)
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dynamic community shaping the future of signage in California. Mark your calendar to secure your spot and unlock a world of opportunities! Want to sponsor? Get seen, be heard, this is INTERACTION at it’s best! We look forward to welcoming you to an event where ideas flourish, connections thrive, and the future of signage unfolds. See you there – maybe on the golf course?
ATTENDEES READY TO REGISTER? Book online or download your registration form (PDF) now.
BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW! DEADLINE IS JULY 28th, 2025 – Make Reservation Today!
DONATE TO WIN – $10,000 Drawing – Purchase Tickets Today!
CSA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS: See Exhibitor Options here: Purchase Exhibitor Space Today!
CSA CONVENTION SPONSORSHIPS: See Sponsor Options here: Purchase Sponsorship Today!
The CSA GOLF TOURNAMENT: Read all about it, get your team registered, see sponsor options and get Golf Event Information & Registration here!