The Bearing Specialists Association

2027 Winter Meeting

February 7-9, 2027
Renaissance Tampa International Plaza
Tampa, FL

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Build industry relationships with BSA members and participating manufacturers through Task Force and Committee Meetings, the Network Luncheon, and the Network Winter Meeting Reception and Dinner.

Book Your Hotel Room

Click Here to Reserve Your Hotel Room!

 

You can also call Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel at 813-877-9200 and reference the BSA Winter Meeting. The discounted rate of $269.00 per night plus tax is available until January 4, 2027. 

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2027 Registration Fees

 All Fees in USD per person 

Category BSA Distributor Members BSA Participating Manufacturers

BSA Winter Meeting Attendee: Includes BSA Committee and Task Force Meetings, Monday Lunch, and Monday Evening Dinner

$475 $575

BSA Spouse/Companion Attendee: Includes Monday Lunch and Monday Evening Dinner

$175 $175

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by January 3, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after January 3, 2027. Cancellations must be in writing and sent to kelseyp@cmservices.com.

Payment

Payment can be made online by credit card. The following credit cards are accepted by BSA: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. Payments by check can be mailed to BSA, 800 Roosevelt Road, C-312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

Photography & Video Recording Consent

Photography and video recording may be used throughout BSA's Winter Meeting and at related activities. Registration and attendance at and/or participation in the BSA Winter Meeting or other activities constitutes an agreement and consent by each registrant or participant for BSA and/or its licensees to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the image, likeness and voice of each registrant or participant (or family members) in photographs, videotapes, printed material, electronic reproductions and audio recording that are taken or recorded at such event or related activities.

If you have any questions, please contact BSA at kelseyp@cmservices.com or 630-858-3838.

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Schedule

Here's what's in store for the 2027 Winter Meeting

All times listed are Eastern US unless otherwise indicated.

Task Force meetings are color-coded to their corresponding Committee.

Sunday, February 7, 2027

Time Event Location
3:00pm – 5:00pm Past Presidents Council (BSA Past Presidents Only) TBD
7:00pm Women in Industry Dinner

TBD

 

Monday, February 8, 2027

7:15am – 4:00pm Registration TBD
7:30am – 8:20am Committee Leadership Coordination TBD
8:30am – 9:30am Sustainability Task Force TBD
8:30am – 9:30am Excellence Awards Task Force TBD
8:30am – 9:30am Bearing Curriculum Advisory Group TBD
9:45am – 10:45am PAR Task Force TBD
9:45am – 10:45am Sensor Technology Task Force TBD
9:45am – 10:45am HR Subcommittee TBD
11:00am – 12:00pm PIE Task Force TBD
11:00am – 12:00pm Marketing/Social Media Task Force TBD
12:00pm – 1:30pm

BSA Luncheon and Presentation

TBD
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Women in Industry Task Force TBD
1:45pm – 2:45pm CBS/Publication Review Combined Task Force TBD
1:45pm – 2:45pm Distributor/Manufacturer Relations Committee TBD
2:45pm – 3:45pm  Member Engagement and Programs Committee TBD

 

3:45pm – 4:45pm 

Certification and Education Committee TBD
4:45pm – 5:45pm  Supply Chain Strategy & Technology Committee TBD
6:15pm – 7:00pm BSA Winter Meeting Networking Reception TBD
7:00pm – 8:30pm BSA Winter Meeting Networking Dinner TBD

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

7:30am - 9:30am

Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members & Committee Chairmen Only)

TBD

 

Schedule is subject to change.

Winter Meeting Schedule

Program

In addition to the important Committee and Task Force work of the BSA Winter Meeting, there will be networking opportunities at lunch and dinner as well as a lunch speaker. More information to come!

Accommodations

About the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza

4200 Jim Walter Blvd
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Phone: 813-877-9200

Hotel check in begins at 4 PM and check out is 12 PM.

Tampa International Airport is located 3 miles from the hotel.

Hotel Reservations

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 4, 2027.

Click Here to reserve your discounted room at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza.

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Room Rates and Cancellation Policy

Guest rooms at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza are available at the BSA event discount of $269.00 (plus tax). If you need to cancel your hotel room, please cancel your reservation at least 72 hours prior to your arrival or you will be charged one night's room and tax.

Reservations received after January 4, 2027, will be confirmed on a space-available basis and the special BSA Winter Meeting rate cannot be guaranteed after January 4, 2027.

Visit the FAQ section below for more details on parking, transportation & local activities.

FAQ

Weather

In Tampa, during February, average daily high temperatures are in the mid-70s°F and average lows dip into the mid-50s°F. Click here to view the February weather in Tampa.


Meeting rooms may be cold, so bring a sweater or jacket. 

Getting Around

Airport Transportation
Just five minutes from the Tampa International Airport, the hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the airport. Call Renaissance Tampa International Hotel at 813-877-9200 from baggage claim in order to schedule a ride. The shuttle provides pick up service approximately every thirty minutes between 5:00am - 11:00pm.

Parking
Self parking is available at $35/day. Valet parking is available at $38/day and is subject to applicable taxes. 

About the Area

 Nearby Things to Do
For a sneak peek at what the Tampa area has to offer, click here!

When & Where

When should I arrive at the Renaissance Tampa?

The BSA Past Presidents Council (BSA Past Presidents Only) meeting will be held on Sunday, February 7th. The BSA Committee and Task Force Meetings will be held on Monday, February 8th. The BSA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members and Committee Chairmen Only) will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Please review the schedule above for meeting times and to decide when you would like to arrive. All attendees should plan on attending the Monday lunch and dinner events.