From True Grit to Bossholes—and the Big Ideas Shaping ISSA Show North America 2025

What really goes into planning the education program for ISSA Show North America? According to Senior Conference Manager Paul Treanor, it's a months-long process that blends data, industry input, and a bit of "MacGyver"-style problem-solving.

In this video interview, Treanor shares how his team reviews hundreds of speaker proposals to develop over 50 breakout sessions covering leadership, sustainability, marketing, sales, and more. With only about 20% of submissions making the final cut, the review process is rigorous and fueled by attendee and exhibitor feedback. "This audience is very vocal," Treanor explained, noting that evaluations and committee input play a big role in shaping the program.

From industry input, ISSA Show North America will feature topics such as:

• Reinventing the Manager: Lessons from the Bossholes
• How to Create Your Very Own AI Assistant
• True Grit - The Winning Mindset of Cleaning Industry Champions
• Clone the Owner 2.0: How to Build a Business That Doesn't Break When You Step Away
• Moneyball Season 2: Harness AI With Your Real-Time Data to Increase Margins and Lose Fewer Buildings
• And more breakthrough ideas each day of the show.

Attendees this year can expect several upgrades:

• Dedicated Cleaning Insights sessions in their own room to expand available programming.
• More Spanish-language content, with plans to build on it in 2026.
• Expanded Expo floor theaters-from sustainability to innovation-delivering quick-hit insights.
• A state of the industry panel moderated by ISSA's John Nothdurft, bringing together leaders from across the supply chain to discuss workforce challenges, tariffs, AI, and industry consolidation.

Treanor also encouraged first-time attendees to arrive with a plan. "Don't wait until you get to the show to decide what you're going to do. Build out your calendar in advance using the networking platform," he said. "Having a game plan in advance will make everything that much more comfortable."

With more than 12,000 people expected, preparation makes all the difference.

From insider tips on selecting sessions to details about the new AI-powered networking platform, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how ISSA Show North America comes to life-and why this year promises to be one of the strongest yet.

Go to issashow.com and register today!