2025 VPPPA Region I Annual Conference & Exhibition

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May 6 – 8, 2025

General Conference Questions

For Registration questions contact the VPPPA National Office at Registration@vpppa.org or call 703-761-1146.
For Conference or Special Assistance questions contact Melissa Renouf (renoufm@cintas.com, 860-803-6579).

Location/Hotel Information

Wellsworth Hotel

14 Mechanic Street
Southbridge, MA 01550

Discount Code: VR1376
Reservation Deadline: April 6, 2025

Schedule

Date(s) of conference events: May 6-8, 2025
Official 1st day of conference: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Official conclusion of conference: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Exhibitors

Booth Pricing

Members: $575.00
Non-members: $650.00

Exhibitor Dates & Hours Move In/Out Times

May 6, 2025 — 8:00am – 6:00pm
May 7, 2025 — 7:00am – 6:00pm
May 8, 2025 — 7:00am – 12:00pm

Contact

Glenn Cochran
glenn.a.cochran@dominionenergy.com
860-383-9727

Conference Policies and Procedures

On-Site Registration Hours

May 6, 2025 — 8:00am – 5:00pm 
May 7, 2025 — 7:00am – 5:00pm 
May 8, 2025 — 7:00am – 12:00pm

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by April 6, 2025 and a $50.00 processing fee will be charged per registrant. Requests received after this date will be denied. Submit Cancellation requests to Registration@vpppa.org

Substitution Policy

Substitutions will be allowed at no cost.

No-Shows

Refunds are not granted for no-shows.

Electronic Recording Policy

Audio/video recording not permitted.

Registration Types

  • Conference Registration: The conference registration rate category is based on member or nonmember status with VPPPA. Current VPPPA members receive discount rates. The conference registration includes full participation in the conference: general sessions; breakout sessions; registration and conference materials; and meal functions.
  • Member/Nonmember (Conference Only): Full conference registration (excluding pre- conference workshops).
  • Speaker: Confirmed speakers receive reduced rate for full conference registration (excluding pre- conference workshops).
  • OSHA/DOE/DOD: Federal employees at the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as state employees of like agencies.

Indemnification

Conference attendees and guests, to the extent permitted by law, agree to indemnify VPPPA and its officers, directors, agents, and employees, of and from all claims, demands, or suits for personal injury or property damage, including costs and attorney fees, in any way arising out of or related to third party claims based on indemnifying party’s negligent acts or omissions in connection with the VPPPA Region I Annual Conference & Exhibition.

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