Mark your calendars for a year full of can’t-miss moments in the world of sleep
Ready to wake up your business in 2025? Our Sleep Industry Events Guide is your go-to resource for every trade show, conference and networking event that matters. From the buzz of Las Vegas Market to intimate industry gatherings, this guide helps you stay ahead, connect with key players, and discover the latest innovations. Pack your bags, set your reminders and let’s make 2025 the year your business dreams big!
MARCH
ISPA Industry Conference
St. Petersburg, FL
The ISPA Industry Conference brings leadership and innovation in the bedding industry to the forefront. Celebrate industry excellence at the awards dinner honoring Ryan Trainer, past ISPA president. Connect with customers and clients during engaging sessions—or on the golf course. As longtime SSA and ISPA member Tim McCree (Wm. T. Burnett) says: “I’ll say it in one word – networking.”
APRIL
The FAM’s Dream Camp
San Antonio, TX
Dream Camp blends expert-led professional development with unique, immersive experiences, creating the perfect setting to forge meaningful connections. The FAM team promises “an environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, where you’ll drive significant breakthroughs for your business while engaging with like-minded professionals.”
SSA Executive Director Tambra Jones, returning this year, says: “Dream Camp offers unique – and fun – opportunities to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights from top speakers and build lasting relationships in an inspiring, collaborative environment.”
High Point Spring Furniture Market
April & October
High Point, NC
High Point Market is a must-attend event for the home furnishings industry, where SSA members regularly exhibit and network. SSA Board Vice Chairman Brent Polunsky (W. Silver Products) highlights its value: “High Point Market is a great place to reconnect with industry friends and meet retailers who might not attend Las Vegas Market. Being in a prime location allows me to engage with a diverse range of retailers throughout the event.”
MAY
Furniture Today’s BEDDING CONFERENCE
Orlando, FL
The Furniture Today Bedding Conference marks 20 years of delivering industry insights, innovation and vision. As demand for quality sleep grows, this event explores why the Rest Revolution is essential for businesses looking to thrive. Attendees can expect an all-star lineup of speakers, exclusive consumer research and dynamic Rest & Refresh Roundtables designed to foster collaboration and spark innovation.
SSA board member Jim Gutierrez (SABA North America, LLC) says: “The conference is a great opportunity to stay up to date with colleagues in the bedding category while connecting with industry leaders and partners to discuss new projects and opportunities.”
JULY
Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV
Held twice a year and hosting over 3,500 brands, the Las Vegas Market is the ultimate one-stop destination for the furniture, home décor and gift industries. And remember, the SSA showroom exhibits the brightest and best emerging sleep industry brands.
“The SSA continues to draw all the right buyers,” says Pascal Roberge of Beaudoin (Canada). “It’s a destination most buyers never miss during Market. We value the SSA’s efforts to prepare exhibitors and the passion they bring to showcasing products.”
OCTOBER
The FAM’s Sleep Summit
Bentonville, AK
The Sleep Summit isn’t your typical mattress conference—it’s where industry pioneers unlock real solutions through collaboration. With expert speakers, dynamic sessions and curated networking, this event drives the sleep industry forward. Add in miles of mountain biking trails and a vibrant arts scene, and it’s more than a conference. It’s an experience. SSA Board Chairman Pascal Roberge says: “The speaker line-up will leave you with nuggets of wisdom you can immediately implement in your business. The bonus is all the key relationships you will develop with some of the best people in our industry!
