Our Annual Convention & Exposition is not just an event for professionals in the scaffold and access industry; it’s an extraordinary opportunity for their guests to join in and forge valuable connections within our community.
When you bring a guest, they will enjoy exclusive access to breakfasts and lunches, engaging evening receptions, and our highly anticipated Gala and awards ceremony—all included in their registration packet. We also have an array of exciting activities planned to keep them engaged during business hours, allowing them to explore our host city while developing meaningful relationships. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your experience!
Check out this inspiring video featuring
Dr. Margaret Paladino, First Lady from 2020 to 2022, as she shares the compelling benefits of bringing a companion to our events. Join us and enrich your convention experience together!
Registration & Pricing
🔴 Sold Out
Full Registration w/ Tours
$545.00
🔴 Sold Out
Full Registration w/Tours (Child under 18)
$150.00
Meals and Gala Only
$300.00
🔴 Sold Out
Tuesday Only w/Tour and Gala
$350.00
🔴 Sold Out
Wednesday Only w/ Tour and Gala
$350.00
Didn’t get a spot?
Our Guest Connection Tours have reached capacity, but we’d still love to have you join if space opens up. To be added to the waitlist, please email info@saiaonline.org or call 816-595-4860 with your name and preferred tour(s). We’ll notify guests on the waitlist as openings become available.
Daily Schedule
* This tour is for spouse/ guest connection individuals who have registered and paid for the tour Overall Schedule subject to change.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Walking Foodie Tour
Taste your way around Nashville during this small-group food crawl around Nashville neighborhoods. Learn about the city’s dynamic gastronomy as you visit a handful of local eateries.
- Enjoy an intimate culinary experience in a small group
- Sample a dishes at 3-4 restaurants
11am – 2:00pm
Walk. Eat. Nashville. Downtown Food Tour 3-hour
10:30am
Meet in SAIA Cafe
10:45am
Depart hotel and walk to first destination
11:00am – 2:00pm
Walk. Eat. Nashville. Downtown Food Tour 3-hour
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Music City with Walk Eat Nashville, a locally owned, award-winning food tour named one of the USA’s Top 15 Food Tours, voted Best of Nashville by Nashville Scene, and featured on the Today Show.
Led by the city’s top food writers and industry experts, this Downtown Walking Food Tour offers an immersive taste of Nashville’s vibrant culinary scene, featuring 3–4 savory tastings—enough to satisfy most appetites as a full meal—along with a pre-packaged Goo Goo Cluster and a beautifully hand-painted bon bon. Each tour is thoughtfully personalized to accommodate dietary needs, making it a delicious and culturally rich experience you won’t want to miss.
10:45am – Depart hotel. Walk to first location.
2:00pm
Depart for hotel
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Historic RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Tour
RCA Studio B – What started in 1957 as a sketch on a dinner napkin quickly became the birthplace to more than 35,000 legendary songs and more than 1,000 popular hits. Located on renowned Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B is one of the most famous studios in the world. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. Hear the stories behind the legendary recordings and view some of the original instruments used in producing over 1,000 hit records on this private guided tour. You will spend approximately 1 hour at the studio
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Located in downtown Nashville, has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts related to country music. This will be a self-guided tour which you should allow 1 ½ – 2 hours.
11am – 5pm
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, RCA Studio B & Lunch 6 hours
9:30am
Meet in SAIA Cafe
9:45am
Depart hotel and walk to CMHoF
10:00am-12noon
Self-guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame
12noon
Depart CMHoF and walk to JBJs
12:15pm-1:45pm
Lunch at Jon Bon Jovi’s Nashville
1:45pm
Depart on provided transportation to RCA Studio B
2:00-3:00pm
RCA Studio B Tour
3:00pm
Depart on provided transportation for hotel
Mission 2027
SAIA connects and educates members, driving safety and success throughout the elevated access industry. SAIA is celebrating its 55th year by hosting North America’s largest Scaffolding & Access Convention for 800 attendees.
