2019 HPC Northwest Regional Conference & Trade Show
Join industry leaders along with fellow weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, program administrators, and others working in the residential energy efficiency industry for a cutting-edge educational experience at the 2019 HPC Northwest Regional Home Performance Conference. Become a part of the conversation as we work together to strengthen the industry through education, networking, and new ideas.
- Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to stay ahead of the curve, specifically tailored to the Pacific Northwest.
- Connect in a candid exchange of ideas with presenters, exhibitors, and other attendees over lunch or during casual conversations at the Trade Show, while also earning CEUs to gain or retain your credentials.
- Engage with product manufacturers and distributors, smart technology companies, educational institutions, utilities, nonprofits, government agencies, industry media, trade associations, energy consultants, and more at the boutique HPC Trade Show.
2019 HPC Northwest Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
February 11-12, 2019
Hilton Portland Downtown
Portland, OR
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Regular Registration Full Conference: $375
Late Registration Full Conference: $475
One-Day Pass: $200
Late Registration One Day Pass: $250
Student Full Conference Registration: $225
Student One-Day Pass: $125
Regular registration will end at 11:59 pm on January 11, 2019. Late registration will begin on January 12, 2019.
The option to register via invoice should end at 11:59 pm on January 18, 2019.
Exhibitors
To purchase a trade show exhibitor table, please contact Chris Docchio at cdocchio@homeperformance.org or 412-424-0046.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given as of January 12, 2019. Requests for refunds that received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2019, will be granted minus a $75 cancellation fee for attendees and a $625 cancellation fee for exhibitor tables. For anyone registered by invoice, HPC must receive payment by February 1, 2019.
Payment Information
Acceptable forms of payment are Mastercard, Visa, Amex, and Discover. Check payments need prior approval and an access code before your registration can be completed. Please contact Customer Service at customerservice@homeperformance.org or 412-424-0040.
Group Discounts
An organization that registers five or more employees from the same organization may be eligible to receive a group discount of $50 off the current registration rate per person. For more information about group discounts and to receive the group discount registration code, please contact Customer Service at 412-424-0040. Only one discount code may be applied per person. Registration codes must be entered during the initial online registration and will not be applied retroactively.
Scholarships Available
Whether you are a novice just beginning your career or a veteran who wants to learn the latest trends, all levels of experience in all facets of our industry are eligible for a scholarship. Learn more. Apply today.
Participant Code of Conduct
The Home Performance Coalition (HPC) community is made up of a network of people with a common agenda, cause, and interests, who collaborate by sharing ideas, information, and resources. It is of utmost importance to HPC that each and every person attending one of our conferences and events has a positive and rewarding experience and to that end, we invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, vendors, and others ("Participants") to help us realize a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone. When you participate in an event hosted by HPC, you are contributing to the overall experience, which makes us all accountable to each other.
HPC has adopted this Code of Conduct to provide guidelines to Participants and to ensure that all Participants understand what behavior is expected, and what behavior will not be tolerated at a Home Performance Coalition event. HPC expects all Participants to abide by this Code of Conduct at all events. This includes conference-related social events at off-site locations, and in related online communities and social media. Read the full code of conduct here.
Fun Stuff Around Town
No matter what it is you like to be, do, eat, or drink - you can, in Portland! Attractions, activities, and great food abound in this quirky, creative, and environmentally-friendly city. From food carts to fine dining, it's hard not to eat like a local in Portland. "Keep Portland Weird" and visit an unusual array of exhibits, museums, and oddities. Beyond Portland and not far from the city, the great outdoors awaits. Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge, and the Oregon Coast offer just a few of the area's breathtaking views. For wine lovers, Pinot paradise is just a short drive from the city.
Click here to book your stay at the Hilton Portland Downtown with the special HPC room block rate of only $179 a night, available between February 10 and February 13! Register today for this special rate (Special rate ends midnight PT on January 21). To book at the government rate, please contact Lois Miller at ldmeetings@outlook.com.
Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
With a stay at Hilton Portland Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Portland, just a 3-minute walk from Pioneer Courthouse Square and 7 minutes by foot from Tom McCall Waterfront Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Portland State University and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Moda Center.
For Exhibitors
The Home Performance Coalition delivers your target market directly to you at the industry's leading educational conference and trade show with weatherization professionals, home performance contracting businesses, program administrators, and others working in the residential energy efficiency industry. At HPC conferences, attendees are ready to learn, ask questions, and make purchasing decisions. Each HPC trade show offers a unique marketing and branding opportunity to showcase products, equipment, and services while allowing you to capture quality leads and expand your customer base. View HPC's Prospectus here.
Exhibitor Benefits
THE STANDARD EXHIBITOR SPACE INCLUDES:
• Company name and website link on the conference website
• Social media welcome
• Promotional template
• Two exhibitor representative registrations and best price of $325 for subsequent registrations
• Reception hosted in the Exhibit Hall
• Full conference access for registered staff, including access to all sessions and meals
• Six-foot skirted table with seating for two representatives and a trash receptacle
• Identification sign for your booth with company name and booth number
• Dedicated trade show manager to assist with all of your account needs
• Dedicated customer service manager to assist with all of your registration needs
Cost
6-foot table in 8 foot space - $1300
Sponsor this event!
Raise your company's brand awareness, support workforce development and publicly demonstrate your commitment to energy efficient, healthy, sustainable homes. Pick your level of involvement (bronze, silver, gold) or become a Sustaining or coveted Host Sponsor. When you sponsor an HPC Conference and Trade Show, you increase your company's brand awareness and connect with industry leaders who are invested in creating healthy, comfortable, energy efficient homes. View HPC's Prospectus here.
Call or email us to learn more! Chris Docchio, Director of Partner Relations at 412-424-0046 or cdocchio@homeperformance.org
We know how important it is to have local support and we are happy you can help us get the word out. We offer a variety of important tools and exciting messaging to help you become a conference ambassador. For organizations seeking the role of Promotional Partner, contact the marketing department for a tailored, specific contract and/or exchange of benefits memo.
- Register Now Flyer - for print or attachment
- Letterhead
- PowerPoint Header
- Website & Email Banner
- Twitter Banner
- Facebook Banner
- Carousel Ad - 100X100
- Branding Opportunities Flyer
- HPC Prospectus
Earn up to 9 CEUs
This conference offers two days of programming with multiple session options, of which you can potentially earn 9 CEUs! HPC is a continuing education service provider, and many sessions offer credits for advancing attendees’ professional careers through educational opportunities from allied organizations.
Call for Session Proposals
Submit your Proposal Online
The Home Performance Coalition is committed to bringing individuals and organizations together to build personal and professional development and connections, enhance knowledge and skills, and share the most current information and best practices for weatherization and home performance—at its conferences and events throughout the year.
The 2019 HPC Northwest Home Performance Conference will bring together residential energy efficiency professionals in Portland, OR. The conference features incredible sessions, unlimited networking opportunities, and a top-notch, boutique exhibit hall. We will be accepting session proposals beginning October 10, 2018, that reflect the best thinking, practices, research, and innovation in the field via the online proposal system until Friday, November 2, 2018 midnight PT.
We invite proposals that:
• Reflect innovation and cutting edge content focused on the northwest climate
• Stimulate and provoke discussion and audience engagement
• Present evidence based on or supported by research
• Use innovative and diverse approaches to enhance attendee learning
• Explore current and cutting-edge issues important to attendees
• Target new, mid-career, or seasoned professionals
Online Proposal System
Please be sure to read the submission checklist prior to submitting to ensure you have all the required information. The submitter must input all presenters’ and co-presenters’ contact information and biography in order for the proposal to be considered complete. You will not be able to submit until all co-presenters listed in the proposal have completed the presenter profile tasks (or you have submitted them on their behalf). You may, however, save your information and return to the submission to complete the proposal at any time prior to the deadline.
View our Proposal Checklist for help completing your proposal.
Session Proposal Dates
Call for Proposals: October 10, 2018
Deadline: November 2, 2018, midnight PT
Notifications: Mid-December
Please note: All conference sessions must be educational in nature, unbiased and avoiding direct or indirect promotion of any particular product or service.
