Annual Meeting

International Staple, Nail and Tool Association

The 2025 ISANTA Annual Meeting will be held September 16-17 in Phoenix, AZ.

2025 Annual Meeting- Tentative Schedule

Tuesday, September 16 
7:00 – 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 –11:30 amFastener Committee Meeting
11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 – 4:30 pmTool Committee Meeting
5:00 – 6:30 pmHosted Reception
6:30 pmDinner on your own
Wednesday, September 17 
7:00 – 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pmAnnual Meeting of Membership

ISANTA 2025 Meeting General Information

Lodging Information:

ISANTA has secured a limited number of sleeping rooms at a special discounted rate. To obtain the special rate, make your reservations early and indicate you are attending the ISANTA 2025 Annual Meeting. The discounted rates expire on the dates noted below or when the room blocks have been filled. After that time, availability will be limited and higher rates may apply.

Hotel: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Address: 100 N 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone number: 602-333-0000

Rate: $269

Check-in time: 4:00 pm

Check-out time: 11:00 am

Cut off: Thursday, August 25, 2025

Phone Reservations: 1 (888) 236-2427 and reference International Staple Nail and Tool Association

Online Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/ISANTA2025

Important Reminder

You may receive phone calls or emails or see websites from unaffiliated organizations and individuals who claim to be acting on behalf of ISANTA. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company or housing provider is not approved by ISANTA. Should you book your reservation outside of the ISANTA room block, ISANTA will not be able to assist you with any issues you may encounter, you solely assume the risks, including additional fees, harsh cancellation policy, lower quality rooms, and in some cases no reservation. To support our efforts to provide you with a quality event, we ask that you book your housing accommodation using only the reservation information for the contracted hotel listed above.

Travel Information:

Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Address: 3400 Sky Hbr Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Phone: 602-273-3300

Distance from hotel to airport: 3.6 miles

Estimated Drive Time: 9 minute drive

Airport Shuttle: N/A

Taxi: Approximately $25

Uber: Approximately $22

Car Rental: https://www.skyharbor.com/ground-transportation/rental-cars/  

The Rental Car Center is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South

Parking Information:

Hotel: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Valet Parking: $42

Self-Parking: N/A

ISANTA does not validate for parking and rates are subject to change.  Please contact your hotel for more information.

Weather/Conference Attire:

The average high temperature for Phoenix in September is 99°F and the average low is °86F. Meeting room temperatures tend to vary.  Please bring a light sweater or jacket to all meetings.

Phoenix Information:

For information on the city of Phoenix: https://www.visitphoenix.com/

For a list of restaurants in the area: https://www.visitphoenix.com/things-to-do/restaurants/

The ISANTA 2024 Annual Meeting was held September 24-25 in Arlington, VA

ISANTA’s 2024 Annual Meeting featured keynote speaker – Dr. Chris Kuehl from Armada Corporate Intelligence

Dr. Kuehl addressed the current state of world affairs, Global Logistics related to the shipping industry, and expectations for the general economy and the Construction Market.

Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients around the world. He is the economist for several national and international organizations – Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, American Supply Association, Chemical Coaters Association International and others.  He is also the economic analyst for several state accounting societies including Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kansas.

Prior to starting at Armada in 1999, he was a professor of economics and finance for 15 years – teaching in the US, Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics, Soviet studies and East Asian studies.


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