2026 VPPPA Region V Conference and Expo
May 6 – 7, 2026
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, 419-302-5154).
For Special Assistance questions contact Tina Kennedy (tina.kennedy@epsilyte.com, 815-993-8771).
Location/Hotel Information
Grand Geneva Resort
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Reservation Deadline: April 3, 2026
Schedule
Date(s) of conference events: May 6-7, 2026
Official 1st day of conference: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Official conclusion of conference: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Exhibitors
Booth Pricing
Early Bird Rate Until December 31 — Members/Non-members: $645.00 (Deadline December 31, 2026)
Regular Rate January 1 – April 15 — Members/Non-members: $695.00 (Deadline April 15, 2026)
Late Rate — Members/Non-members: $745.00 (Deadline May 6, 2026)
Exhibitor Dates & Hours Move In/Out Times
May 5, 2026 — 1:00pm – 5:00pm
May 6, 2026 — 7:00am – 10:00am
Contact
Randy Schwartzkopf
randy.schwartzkopf@aftonchemical.com
618-583-1238
Conference Policies and Procedures
On-Site Registration Hours
May 4, 2026 — 1:00pm – 5:00pm
May 5, 2026 — 7:30am – 5:00pm
May 6, 2026 — 7:00am – 5:00pm
May 7, 2026 — 7:00am – 10:00am
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by May 1, 2026 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 V Conference and Expo.