SIMA Leadership Forum

The SIMA Leadership Forum is the premier event for snow and ice management professionals to connect, grow, and lead. Designed for current and aspiring leaders, this dynamic forum offers powerful learning, strategic insights, and unparalleled peer networking to elevate business leadership and drive long-term success in the industry.

The SIMA Leadership Forum is intended for:

• Owners, executives, and senior leaders of snow and ice management companies.
  
• Operations and business development managers looking to advance into leadership roles.
  
• Anyone invested in driving innovation and excellence within their organization.

All registrations include two networking receptions, six speaker presentations and three meals (breakfast, 2 lunches). 

1. Build and Strengthen Leadership Skills

• Learn directly from industry experts, business strategists, and leadership coaches.
  
• Gain practical tools to enhance decision-making, team-building, and strategic planning.
  
• Strengthen your ability to lead through change, scale operations, and manage growth.
  
  

2. Network with High-Level Industry Peers

• Engage with forward-thinking business owners, managers, and executives.
  
• Share best practices and real-world solutions with peers who understand the unique challenges of the snow and ice industry.
  
• Build long-term connections that extend beyond the forum.
  
  

3. Strategic Insight for the Future of Snow & Ice Management

• Explore trends in workforce development, technology, and business strategy.
  
• Stay ahead of industry shifts and regulatory changes that impact your operation.
• Bring back actionable ideas that position your company for long-term success.
  
  

4. Focused Environment for Deep Learning

• Smaller, interactive sessions that promote dialogue over lectures.
• High-value content tailored to leadership-level professionals.
• A dedicated space to step out of the day-to-day and focus on vision, strategy, and growth.

Yes! For $200, your guest can attend the two networking receptions alongside you.

All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing to registration@sima.org. If made between now and July 29, 2026, a refund of all fees, less a $25 processing fee per registration, will be given. If made between July 30-August 7, 2026, a refund of all fees, less a $150 processing fee per registration, will be given.

No refunds will be given after ​August 7, 2026 and/or for no-shows. Substitutions are welcome, in writing, to registration@sima.org.