The CPO training course is one of the most respected certifications in the pool and spa industry. Commercial pools are often required to have CPO certified staff members on hand. The course is an excellent primer of pool/spa sanitation, equipment, and operation. While the course itself is not built to be oriented toward float tanks, this class will be taught by Dr. Roy Vore, who you may have seen speak at previous Float Conference. Dr. Vore will help put the information in the context of a float center.

The Start a Center Workshop is a 1.5 day course hosted by Float Tank Solutions before the Float Conference. The course will include pragmatic and hands-on information, including sections on construction, float tank maintenance, cleaning schedules and operations, regular expenses and finances, and float specific marketing

New to the Float Conference this year! The Salty Success: Marketing & Management Strategies Workshop is a one-day event hosted by Mindfull Solutions. The course will include an overview and implementation tips of topics such as growing your team, employee onboarding, team engagement and retention, social media, local marketing, management processes, retail sales, and more. 

We're excited to visit three local centers in San Antonio this year! Each center has a different offering of services and a unique vibe. Head on over to FloatConference.com/float-center-bus-tour to learn more and sign up.

Head to the Marriott Lobby (level 1) for a special Conference kick-off celebration. You won't want to miss this exciting suprise!

It's time! Pop on over to the registration desk to grab your name badge or ask any questions you may have.

Take some time to visit the Sponsor Booths - online and in person.

Conferences are notoriously full of hustle and bustle, and the Float Conference is no different. We've set up a special space for everyone to take a breather from all of the learning, connecting, and hugs. A quiet space with different options to give your brain a chance to absorb all those nuggets of information. Pop on in to the Wellnes Lounge to relax, wind down, refresh, or get creative.

Shout out to Float SA for helping make this room a possibility.

From the cross cultural traditions of "miracle healing" QiGong, & the Ho'oponopono breath of Aloha from Hawaii - release "stuck" Qi that no longer serves you, to make room for your "better" future self, via gentle & fun, scientifically proven, breathing & stretching exercises. Enjoy!

The Start a Center Workshop is a 1.5 day course hosted by Float Tank Solutions before the Float Conference. The course will include pragmatic and hands-on information, including sections on construction, float tank maintenance, cleaning schedules and operations, regular expenses and finances, and float specific marketing

This workshop will introduce EOS (and reference other operating systems) and explain the 6 core components of any business (Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction). We'll discuss the unique benefits of applying these concepts to running a float center, and we'll both talk about our own experiences and challenges implementing such a system to manage and grow our respective businesses. We'll then have an interactive exercise where we have attendees build out the basics of their own vision board (Core Values, Focus, Niche, Marketing Strategy, 10 yr, 5 yr targets, etc). We'll aim to leave 10-15 minutes for discussion and Q&A.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from each other!

Choose between two Roundtable Discussions (aka FLOAT CONversations). During this slot, we will have the Float Facilitators Forum with Christopher Wardlaw - a discussion only for managers and employees; and a Leadership and Management discussion with Kim Hannan.

The team will facilitate the discussions so that you can get even more of what you've been loving about the Float Conference for years - asking questions, hearing stories, and just being in the company of other float center owners and operators who ""get it"". During this time, each table will be given a specific business or operations topic to discuss, and then we'll share some of the key highlights and takeaways form the conversation with the larger group.

At last year's Float Conference, Jessie shared a presenration about pricing psychology for float centers, including topics like: the right price, framing the price, and how to display the price, and percieved value. This year, he will share a follow up to last years presentation and include data from several centers that implemented the recommendations.

Join Rachel Benton for "Navigating Growth in an Ever-Changing Market," a transformative workshop designed to equip float center owners with essential business insights and intuitive practices. Discover how to master the S-curve, adapt to economic shifts, and leverage other people's talents to boost efficiency. Plus, learn embodied techniques to enhance creativity and decision-making for lasting success in the float therapy industry. Don't miss this opportunity to thrive in a competitive market!

Our hands serve a purpose beyond ourselves, often reaching out to aid others. They hold a profound mystery, bearing imprints of those who have touched our lives. This meditation prompts reflection on the impact of countless hands on our journey.

A chance to refill your coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and visit the sponsor booths - whether you're in San Antonio or online.

Enjoy a relaxing and profound inner journey with the hauntingly exquisite sounds of the didgeridoo. Various rhythm patterns and subtle and gross vibrations will coax your bodymind and nervous system into deepening states of connection and inner travel. You'll be bathed in sonic bliss all-the-while releasing pleasurable biochemicals as you watch the natural unfolding of your inner Self on the universal screen behind your eyes.

Who's up for more ease, flow, & $$ too 💚🥳, in place of stress & distress? Taste for yourself what's possible with Qi. 😘💚🙏

Drumming can be a great meditation tool! No experience, rhythm, or instruments required. Come grab a banana shaker or Djembe and we will show you how to clear your mind with pensive percussion.

This presentation is designed to be a basic Bookkeeping 101 presentation with time for questions. Some other topics may include cash/accrual basis, employees vs contractors, LLC or S corp, and when to ask for help.

Last year's Helm 101 Workshop was a success, and we were asked to bring it back!

HelmBot is packed full of keyboard shortcuts and streamlined actions so that you can get better and faster (and perhaps even stronger) as you use it. We'll go over some of our favorite HelmBot features that help you get things done more efficiently, as well as answer any questions anyone has about HelmBot best practices.

FTA Members are encouraged to attend this annual member meeting, where the FTA Board will share some updates from the past year, share some insights on the coming years, and present the first ever FTA Annual Awards!

All are invited to this FTA Mixer. Join us for a quick drink before we head out to our various evening activities.

This year, we're asking you to discover the fun! Head on over to the forum where attendees can share or find things to do around town. We fully expect to see things like line dancing, restaurants, museums, and maybe even some Riverwalk Tours.

Pop on over to the registration desk to grab your name badge or ask any questions you may have.

Take some time to visit the Sponsor Booths - online and in person.

Conferences are notoriously full of hustle and bustle, and the Float Conference is no different. We've set up a special space for everyone to take a breather from all of the learning, connecting, and hugs. A quiet space with different options to give your brain a chance to absorb all those nuggets of information. Pop on in to the Wellnes Lounge to relax, wind down, refresh, or get creative.

Shout out to Float SA for helping make this room a possibility.

From the cross cultural traditions of "miracle healing" QiGong, & the Ho'oponopono breath of Aloha from Hawaii - release "stuck" Qi that no longer serves you, to make room for your "better" future self, via gentle & fun, scientifically proven, breathing & stretching exercises. Enjoy!

The moment we've all been waiting for - the official opening of the 2024 Float Conference. We're honored to welcome Stephen Johnson back to set the stage for this jampacked weekend!

Take the opportunity to thank the team that puts on the Float Conference!

When we think about the founders of floating as we know it, Glenn is one of the first people to come to mind. We welcome Glenn to start of the Conference by sharing information on using the float to expand our consciousness. Glenn will also touch on including float into our lives to prevent burnout while continuing to pursue our passions.

This discussion focuses on various microbes known or likely to found in float tanks and float centers. Some are pathogenic, but most are just accidental contaminants, and some are beneficial. The discussion is designed to go well beyond the recent focus on pathogens and deal with the biofilm in the plumbing as well as contact surfaces in other areas of the float center.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from each other! Kim Hannan will facilitate the discussions so that you can get even more of what you've been loving about the Float Conference for years - asking questions, hearing stories, and just being in the company of other float center owners and operators who "get it". During this time, each table will be given a specific business or operations topic to discuss, and then we'll share some of the key highlights and takeaways form the conversation with the larger group.

Arguably, the best part of the day. Take the time to refill your tummy, connect with each other, and visit the Sponsor Booths.

Explore the fascinating world of human emotion in "The Neuroscience of Wonder and Awe." This enlightening talk delves into the brain's intricate mechanisms that give rise to profound feelings of wonder and awe. Discover how these emotions influence our cognition, creativity, and overall well-being. By examining cutting-edge research and real-life examples, we will uncover the neural pathways and biochemical processes involved. Join us to understand how wonder and awe not only enrich our personal lives but also have the potential to transform our social interactions and cultural experiences. Prepare to be inspired and amazed by the science behind these powerful emotions.

Current evidence and clinical trends have led to an increase in vestibular and headache referrals to physical therapy clinics. Many patients presenting to physical therapy clinics with these complaints have comorbid conditions which may respond to a holistic whole health centered approach including mindfulness strategies. REST has an increasing body of evidence to demonstrate its effectiveness in this regard.

Dillon will provide patient self-reports and experiences when trialing REST concurrently with physical therapy. Discuss which patients may benefit most from combination therapy and any precautions or exclusions recommended in a veteran population based on provider clinical experience. He will also introduce current headache treatment strategies used for this patient population in VA based outpatient physical therapy clinic, with discussion on additional holistic whole health treatment strategies recommended for this patient population.

The Laureate Institute of Brain Research's Float Clinic and Research Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary. This talk will highlight important research findings, current clinical studies, and ways to potentially incorporate some of these findings into your float center.

A quick reset before we dive into the next FLOAT CONversation. Or a great chance to pop into the Wellness Lounge or visit the Booths~

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from each other! Kim Hannan will facilitate the discussions so that you can get even more of what you've been loving about the Float Conference for years - asking questions, hearing stories, and just being in the company of other float center owners and operators who "get it". During this time, each table will be given a specific business or operations topic to discuss, and then we'll share some of the key highlights and takeaways form the conversation with the larger group.

A chance to refill your coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and visit the sponsor booths - whether you're in San Antonio or online.

One of our favorite parts of the Float Conference is hearing how the float affects lives. Listen in to this float story* to fill your heart with yet another way the float has changed a life.

*This story will include content that may be triggering for those who have endured trauma.

In this presentation, Jonathan will share cutting-edge strategies for driving significant sales growth within the floatation therapy industry. Drawing on seven years of firsthand experience and success at Float Light, attendees will learn about innovative business and marketing techniques tailored to this unique wellness sector. From customer engagement and retention to digital marketing and community building, this presentation will equip float center owners, both new and experienced, with practical tools and insights to elevate their business. Participants will leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented to enhance their operations and sales performance.

We are honored to welcome Freddie Kimmel to the stage. Freddie is the host of the "Beautifully Broken" podcast and Chief Innovation Officer at Flowpresso. As a cancer survivor and motivational speaker, he has dedicated his career to empowering wellness entrepreneurs and business owners in the biohacking space through transformative sales and marketing strategies.

In this presentation, we will explore the essential facets of the modern sales experience, including but not limited to Understanding the Modern Sales Landscape, Pitching and Presentation, and Handling Objections and Closing the Deal. Attendees will leave this presentation equipped with innovative tools to enhance their sales strategies and achieve new levels of success.

We've built in a break so that you have a chance to refresh after all that learning in networking. Maybe grab a meal with a new friend or hide in your hotel room for a bit.

Head back on over to the hotel for our Saturday Party - we'll convene in a room overlooking the Riverwalk (with an ourdoor area too, assuming it's not too hot out), for dessert bars, games, and live local music!

Pop on over to the registration desk to grab your name badge or ask any questions you may have.

Take some time to visit the Sponsor Booths - online and in person.

Conferences are notoriously full of hustle and bustle, and the Float Conference is no different. We've set up a special space for everyone to take a breather from all of the learning, connecting, and hugs. A quiet space with different options to give your brain a chance to absorb all those nuggets of information. Pop on in to the Wellnes Lounge to relax, wind down, refresh, or get creative.

Shout out to Float SA for helping make this room a possibility.

From the cross cultural traditions of "miracle healing" QiGong, & the Ho'oponopono breath of Aloha from Hawaii - release "stuck" Qi that no longer serves you, to make room for your "better" future self, via gentle & fun, scientifically proven, breathing & stretching exercises. Enjoy!

Head on back to the Main Stage for Day 2 of the Float Conference!

After 5 years and 500 members, there have been many lessons learned. Kim will dive deep into the data to share what she learned, what was suprising, and what changes she's making after studying the results. You'll hear about ways to encourage consistent visits, how to avoid giving away TOO much value, and what worked and didn't work along the way.

Helena Hruby, Stefan Schmidt, Justin S. Feinstein, and Marc Wittmann investigated the relationship between altered states of consciousness (ASC) and its association with the affective changes induced by Floatation-REST. Using a within-subject crossover design, 50 healthy subjects were randomized to 60 minutes of Floatation-REST or 60 minutes of Bed-REST (an active control condition that entailed lying supine on a warm waterbed in a dark and quiet room). Following Floatation-REST, subjects felt significantly more relaxed, less anxious, and less tired than after Bed-REST. Floatation-REST also induced a significantly higher ASC characterized by the dissolution of body boundaries and the distortion of subjective time. The loss of body boundaries mediated the loss of anxiety, revealing a novel mechanism by which Floatation-REST exerts its anxiolytic effect.

A chance to refill your coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and visit the sponsor booths - whether you're in San Antonio or online.

Mandy Miller has watched True REST and all it's locations for the last 10 years very closely. What makes a location successful and profitable? What are key indicators of a healthy business versus red flags everyone should be looking out for? Let's look at the last 10 years worth of financial data and operations to see what stands out.

Dr. Flux is unable to join us this weekend, so we're pivoting! He'll record the presentation and we will get it to you soon.

On Sunday, join us for a panel discussion with quite a few industry leaders. Kim Hannan will moderate this discussion. We'll touch on topics like the future of the float industry as well as unique challenges and trends the float industry is seeing.

One of our favorite parts of the day. Not only do we get to refuel, but we also get to connect with our fellow attendees on a deeper level.

For this lunch, we're encouraging attendees to sit with those from their regions to help facilitate relationships with our neighbors.

We welcome a member of the Float Research Collective team to share an update on Project Arcturus - an international study that will help shape the arc of future float research.

Where you purchase your bulk epsom salt has a direct impact on your float tanks, your customers, and your bottom-line. In this presentation, you will learn strategies for finding an ideal epsom salt supplier based on your location, your needs, and your business. You will also learn valuable details about how the wholesale epsom salt industry works, how to navigate freight pricing & terminology, and how to ensure you always have the best possible epsom salt buying experience.

One of our favorite parts of the Float Conference is hearing how the float affects lives. Listen in to this float story to fill your heart with yet another way the float has changed a life.

A chance to refill your coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and visit the sponsor booths - whether you're in San Antonio or online.

Shawnee has been in the public and community relations role for almost two decades. She hopes to share some nuggets of her success and empower those of us in the Float industry to do the same for our communities. Education, community involvement, corporate relations, and non-profit volunteering have all been pillars to boost the reputation of Float Magic in the Magic Valley. Honing in to her unique gifts that were developed while being a floor nurse, caretaker and mother has also provided a valuable position to lead from, both in her community and in her organization. Her philosophy is the more vulnerable we can be with others, the more access we create to changing lives.

The final presenation of the year. Join us to reflect with Stephen as we close out yet another Float Conference.

We'll close out the Conference with Thank Yous and announcements. We miss you already. <3