2025 Region V VPPPA Conference and Expo
June 11 – 12, 2025
General Conference Questions
For Registration questions contact the VPPPA National Office at Registration@vpppa.org or call 703-761-1146.
For Conference questions contact Eric Siefker (siefkeej@proteccoating.com, 419-943-1183).
For Special Assistance questions contact Tina Kennedy (tina.kennedy@epsilyte.com, 815-993-8771).
Location/Hotel Information
Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Reservation Deadline: May 15, 2025
Schedule
Date(s) of conference events: June 11-12, 2025
Official 1st day of conference: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Official conclusion of conference: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Exhibitors
Booth Pricing
Regular Rate – Members/Non-members: $695.00 (Deadline May 15, 2025)
Late Rate – Members/Non-members: $745.00 (Deadline June 11, 2025)
Exhibitor Dates & Hours Move In/Out Times
June 10, 2025 — 11:00am – 6:00pm
June 11, 2025 — 7:00am – 10:00am
Contact
Randy Schwartzkopf
randy.schwartzkopf@aftonchemical.com
618-583-1238
Conference Policies and Procedures
On-Site Registration Hours
June 9, 2025 — 1:00pm – 5:00pm
June 10, 2025 — 7:30am – 5:00pm
June 11, 2025 — 7:00am – 5:00pm
June 12, 2025 — 7:00am – 10:00am
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by June 1, 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 Region V VPPPA Conference and Expo.