Region VIII VPPPA Annual Conference
May 13 – 14, 2026
Contact Information
Conference & Registration: Tony Stoner (tstoner@cardinalcorp.com, 701-970-7550) or the VPPPA National Office (registration@vpppa.org, 703-761-1146).
Exhibitors: Dan Hart (dhart@myrgroup.com, 303-591-2006)
Special Assistance: Tony Stoner (tstoner@cardinalcorp.com, 701-970-7550)
Location/Hotel Information
DoubleTree Hotel Denver Tech Center
7801 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Reservation Deadline is April 20, 2026
Schedule*
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
- 7:00am Registration Opens
- 7:00am–8:00am Continental Breakfast: Parley 1 & 2
- 8:00am–12:00pm
- VPP Application Workshop: Mill Creek
- Strengthening Star Workshop: Red Butte
- 12:00pm–1:00pm Lunch: Parley 1 & 2
- 1:00pm–4:00pm
- VPP Application Workshop: Mill Creek
- VPP 101 Workshop: Red Butte
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Exhibitors
Booth Pricing
- Standard 6′ x 6′ Booth Rate – Includes 1 Personnel
Regular Rate (Deadline 4/24/2026): Nonmember $575, Member $525
Late Rate (Deadline 5/5/2026): Nonmember $675, Member $625
* Electrical +$25.00
Move In/Move Out Times
May 12, 2026 — Set Up 3:00pm–9:00pm
May 14, 2026 — Tear Down 12:00pm–5:00pm
Contact
Exhibitors: Dan Hart (dhart@myrgroup.com, 303-591-2006)
Conference: Tony Stoner (tstoner@cardinalcorp.com, 701-970-7550)
Sponsorships
Conference Policies and Procedures
On-Site Registration Hours
May 12, 2026 — 7:00am – 4:00pm
May 13, 2026 — 7:00am – 4:00pm
May 14, 2026 — 7:00am – 10:00am
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be allowed.
Substitution Policy
Substitutions will be allowed at no cost.
No-Shows
Refunds are not granted for no-shows.
Electronic Recording Policy
Must be approved by Chairperson.
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 symposium 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.
- One Day (Speaker/Attendee): You are either attending or speaking for one day.
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 VIII VPPPA Annual Conference.