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2019 Great Western Conference

Start
03/27/2019
End
03/28/2019
Location
Mesa Convention Center, 263 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Registration

A1 - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (AZPPO Member Rate) – $225.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
A2 - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (Non-Member Rate) – $240.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
B1 - Education Only Both Days (AZPPO Member Rate) – $190.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
B2 - Education Only Both Days (Non-Member Rate) – $205.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
C1 - Education Only March 27th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $125.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
C2- Education Only March 27th (Non-Member Rate) – $140.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
D1 - Education Only March 28th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $125.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
D2 - Education Only March 28th (Non-Member Rate) – $140.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
H1 - Hospitality Dinner Only – $50.00
Includes: Entry into the Hospitality Dinner on March 27th.
LATE REGISTRATION - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (AZPPO Member Rate) – $265.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
LATE REGISTRATION - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (Non-Member Rate) – $280.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only Both Days (AZPPO Member Rate) – $215.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only Both Days (Non-Member Rate) – $225.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only March 27th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $150.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only March 27th (Non-Member Rate) – $165.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only March 28th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $150.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
LATE REGISTRATION - Education Only March 28th (Non-Member Rate) – $165.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
R1 -Owner/Manager Reception Only – $50.00
Includes: Entry into the Owner/Manager Reception event on March 27th.
Walk-In - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (AZPPO Member Rate) – $275.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
Walk-In - All Inclusive 2-day Registration (Non-Member Rate) – $290.00
Includes: Attendance to 2-day conference with 12 CEU's, entrance to 3/27 Owner/Manager Special Trade Show Session, entrance to 3/27 Hospitality Dinner.
Walk-In - Education Only Both Days (AZPPO Member Rate) – $225.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
Walk-In - Education Only Both Days (Non-Member Rate) – $235.00
Includes: attendance to conference on March 27-28 with 12 CEU's for 1 person (cannot be split), breakfast and lunch each day. Does NOT include any extra events.
Walk-In - Education Only March 27th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $160.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
Walk-In - Education Only March 27th (Non-Member Rate) – $175.00
Includes: attendance to Day 1 (March 27th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
Walk-In - Education Only March 28th (AZPPO Member Rate) – $160.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
Walk-In - Education Only March 28th (Non-Member Rate) – $175.00
Includes: attendance to Day 2 (March 28th) of the conference and trade show with 6 CEU's (full block, no partial hours will be awarded), breakfast and lunch.
Walk-In -Owner/Manager Reception Only – $60.00
Includes: Entry into the Owner/Manager Reception event on March 27th.

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Online registration ends March 23, 2019.

Rate increase for registration at the door.

Details

The Arizona Pest Professional Organization (AzPPO) would like to invite you to attend the 2019 Great Western Conference & Expo. The Conference will be held at the Mesa Convention Center Wednesday, March 27- 28, 2019. We are excited to welcome top notch speakers, including keynote speaker Dr. Philip Koehler, Heather King, Matt Kenney, Dr. Dawn H Gouge, Dr. Freder Medina, Dr. Steve Thoenes, Vince Craig, Dr. Eric Paysen, and Bert Lopez. This 2-day event is geared toward pest professional business owners, managers, and technicians. All inclusive registration covers conference attendance for both days, food and admittance into the industry trade show. Registration will also include 6 CEU’s per day.

View the attendee packet which includes registration details, trade show information, hotel information, and a schedule. We look forward to having you at this exciting event!

Ready to sign up as a vendor or sponsor? You can access the Vendor Registration or Sponsor Registration online.

Hotel

For the conference, we have secured a block of hotels at Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa. You can take advantage of this hotel block until Feb 26, 2019. If new reservations are needed after February 26th, you will be subject to the hotel’s availability. The rate is only valid for March 26-29, 2019.

Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa
200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

Here is the reservation link to make online reservations. You can also make reservations by calling Marriott Central Reservations at 1-888-236-2427 and asking to book in the “AZ Pest Professional Organization Room Block.”

Schedule

Day 1: March 27, 2019

Registration/Breakfast, 7:00 - 7:45 a.m.

General Session 1:
(Dr. Philip Koehler—Bed Bug IPM & Prevention), 7:45 - 9:45 a.m.

Trade Show Break 9:45 - 10:15

Breakout Session 1: 10:15 - 11:15

Track 1 (Heather King - Insect Communication & Sociality), 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.
Track 2 (Matt Kenney - Mosquitos), 10:15 -11:15 A.M.

Trade Show and Lunch, 11:15 - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 2:
Track 1 (Dawn H Gouge—Who’s in Control? You or the Cockroach?), 12:30 -1:30 P.M.
Track 2 (Freder Medina—Termites), 12:30 - 1:30 P.M.

Trade Show Break, 1:30 - 2:00 P.M.

Breakout Session 3:
Track 1 (Steve Thoenes—Bees), 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Track 2 (Vince Craig—Safety Issues), 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Breakout Session 4:
Track 1 (Eric Paysen—Ants), 4:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Track 2 (Bert Lopez—Rodents), 4:00 - 4:30 P.M.

Closing Session & Sign Out, 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Owner & Manager Reverse Trade Show & Conference Dinner Owner & Manager

Reverse Trade Show, 4:30—5:30 P.M.
Reception, 5:30—6:00 P.M.
Hospitality Dinner, 6:00—7:00 P.M.

Day 2: March 28, 2019

Registration, 7:00 - 7:30 A.M.

Opening Remarks, 7:30—7:45 A.M.

General Session 1 (Dr. Philip Koehler - Insects Vs. Humans), 7:45 -9:45 A.M.

Trade Show Break, 9:45 - 10:15 A.M.

Breakout Session 1:
Track 1 (Heather King - Insect Communication & Sociality), 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.
Track 2 (Matt Kenney—Mosquitoes), 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.

Lunch and Trade Show, 11:15 - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 2:
Track 1 (Dawn H Gouge—Who’s in Control? You or the Cockroach?), 12:30 - 1:30 P.M.
Track 2 (Freder Medina—Termites), 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Trade Show Break, 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Breakout Session 3:
Track 1 (Steve Thoenes—Bees), 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Track 2 (Vince Craig—Safety Issues), 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Breakout Session 4:
Track 1 (Eric Paysen—Ants), 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Track 2 (Bert Lopez - Rodents), 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Closing Session & Sign Out, 4:00 - 4:30 P.M.