28 Jan Regional Office Of Sustainable Tourism and Olympic Regional Development Authority Announce Twelve Conferences for 2025
The Conference Center at Lake Placid is set to host more than 22 conferences throughout 2025. These conferences are anticipated to bring an estimated 4,100 attendees to Lake Placid, accounting for approximately 8,290 room nights.
By comparison, 2024 saw 26 conferences with 6,606 attendees, accounting for 8,589 room nights. ROOST Chief Operating Officer Mary Jane Lawrence explained that most conferences and corporate events are scheduled more than a year in advance, while some conferences are also scheduled within the year that they take place. “We anticipate that the overall number of conferences will be similar to last year,” she said.
According to Lawrence, attracting conferences and group business to the Lake Placid region represents another aspect of ROOST’s marketing strategy. “ROOST strives to attract mid-week travel to the region, and to increase the average length of stay,” she said. “While the number of contracted conferences is slightly lower this year, the increase in room nights indicates that attendees are staying an extra day or two to explore the area.”
Lake Placid’s success in attracting conferences is a testament to the partnership between ROOST and the Olympic Authority’s conference planners at both organizations, who work with local hotel properties to secure, schedule, and plan these events.
Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) VP of Sales & Revenue, Tait Wardlaw, added, “Lake Placid offers unique experiences not found anywhere else. From team building at a biathlon range to tours through the Lake Placid Olympic Museum and venues, the signature event offerings are one of a kind.”
Conferences are often scheduled during Lake Placid’s “shoulder seasons” – between the busy winter, summer, and fall periods. These events support lodging properties, restaurants, and local attractions, aligning with ROOST’s mission to bolster local businesses.
“In collaboration with the Olympic Authority, we look to cultivate relationships with organizations and event planners, showcasing Lake Placid as a premier destination for annual meetings, conferences, events, and retreats,” Lawrence said.
The 2025 conference schedule kicks off in late January with the New York State Academy of Family Physicians Conference, a three-day event. Lake Placid will welcome several organizations between March and May, including the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, NYS Child Passenger Safety, and The New York Small Business Development Center.
The SUNY Technology conference returns for its second consecutive year in June, followed by the Rural Schools Association and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services conferences in July. The 2025 schedule continues into the fall, with the NY Conference of Mayors in September. October will feature NY GeoCon, the Public Employees Federation (PEF) annual conference, and the Mansback Tradeshow.
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