2019 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
The 2019 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show is coming to the heart of Chicago, April 1 - 4, 2019. Though known as the Second City, Chicago takes a back seat to no town. Plan to join us for an exciting experience, from the best educational agenda in home performance and weatherization to networking opportunities like none other.
The HPC National Conference & Trade Show is where you will join over one thousand residential energy efficiency professionals for four days of outstanding educational sessions, networking, and inspiration. In educational sessions, over lunch, or during casual conversations over coffee at the Trade Show, you’ll have the chance to personally connect with industry leaders and your peers from across the country.
Sheraton Grand Chicago
301 E North Water St.
Chicago, IL 60611
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About Registration
Registration: $775 (ends Friday, March 1, 2019)
Late Registration: $875 (begins Saturday, March 2, 2019)
One-Day Pass: $400
Student Rate Full-Registration: $625
Student Rate One-Day Pass: *$240
Payment by Invoice Due: March 15, 2019
Invoice Option Closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2019
*To receive this discount, students must submit a copy of their current transcripts for review prior to registering. Please contact Customer Service at 412-424-0040 for information.
Additional Options
Transcript of Attended Courses: $15
Home Energy Magazine Subscription: $45
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be issued as of Friday, March 1, 2019. Requests for refunds that are received by HPC in writing through 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 30, 2019, will be granted, minus a $100 cancellation fee for attendees and a $625 cancellation fee for exhibitor booths. Payment by check is due Friday, March 15, 2019. Registrations may be transferred to another person at no additional charge by "Updating an Existing Registration" online or by contacting HPC.
Efficiency First Members
Login here and receive your $100 discount. Not a member? Join Efficiency First today.
Building Performance Institute (BPI)
BPI Gold Star Contractors receive a $100 discount. Check your email or contact your BPI Client Relations Representative for more information and the discount code.
Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistant Program (WAP) Training & T&TA
Costs related to attending the 2019 HPC National Home Performance Conference, are allowable as a WAP Training and Technical assistance expense (T&TA). This year’s conference will include multiple tracks specifically developed for the WAP network. The Weather Assistance Program Manager has released a memo that provides further details regarding the use of allowable training funds for this year’s national conference and can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact your DOE Project Officer.
Group Discounts
An organization that registers five or more employees from the same organization may be eligible to receive a group discount of $100 off the current registration rate per person. For more information about group discounts and to receive the group discount registration code, please contact Robyn Hall 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 encouraged to apply for an HPC scholarship. In addition to the HPC Memorial Scholarships, scholarships for Women in Building Performance will be awarded this year. Both scholarships will fund the full conference registration fee for the 2019 National Home Performance Conference. For more information on these scholarship opportunities, contact customerservice@homeperformance.org. Learn more and 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
When you think Chicago, you think of significant skyscrapers, Wrigley Field’s iconic red marquee, and world-class cuisine. But you can also visit fine museums, tour one of over 60 craft brewers, or catch a show in one of over 200 theatres! Whether it’s swanky speakeasies or Second City, “de Bears” or “da Bulls,” deep-dish pizza or Chicago-style dogs, the “Windy City has something for everyone!
Read more about what Chicago has to offer.
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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 BOOTH SPACE INCLUDES:
• Company name and website link on the conference website
• Social media welcome
• Promotional template
• Company listing and profile on the conference mobile app
• Exhibitor booth carpeting
• Two exhibitor representative registrations and best price of $675 for subsequent registrations
• Tuesday and Wednesday receptions hosted in the Exhibit Hall
• Full conference access for registered staff, including access to all sessions and meals
• Professional decorator and drayage services
• 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
• Booths 10x20 and larger include one additional conference registration
Cost
• 10x10 Booth: $2,600
• 10x20 Booth: $4,600
• 10x30 Booth: $5,600
• 20x20 Booth: $6,600
Trade Show Hours
Exhibitor Setup:
Monday, April 1, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Show Dates & Time:
Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm & 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 pm & 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 am.
Tear Down:
Thursday, April 4, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
What’s included in the booth fee?
Your booth fee includes pipe & drape and a booth sign along with a 6’ draped table, 2 chairs and a waste basket. HPC is including booth carpet so there is no need to order carpet. All furnishings, electrical and other services can be ordered at the expense of the exhibitor.
Shipping Info
TBD
For Attendees
The trade show floor is the hub for learning about and engaging with new products and techniques as well as shopping for immediate and future purchases available at your fingertips.
Trade Show Floor Dates & Times:
Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm & 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm & 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 4 7:00 am – 11:00 am.
Trade Show Receptions are Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 PM - 6:30 PM. Here you will have the chance to personally connect with industry leaders and your peers from across the country alongside heavy appetizers and a *cash bar.
*HPC Responsible Drinking Policy - Recognizing the emphasis on networking done through receptions and social events, HPC encourages responsible drinking at all of its networking events and receptions. All HPC sponsored events will offer nonalcoholic drinks. Alcohol will not be served to anyone under the age of 21.
The proposal submission period has closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for the 2019 conference. Submission notifications will be sent out in December.
We want to hear from you about the topics you want to learn more about at the 2019 National Home Performance Conference in order to make your conference experience top-notch. Take this short survey and add your recommendations for sessions, topics, and presenters you'd like to see in Chicago.
About the Host Hotel
Sheraton Grand Chicago
301 E North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Book your hotel now, for the special HPC conference rate of $249 + tax per night. Conference rate available until March 8, 2019.
Book your room here or call 1-888-627-7106
To book at the government rate, please contact Lois Miller at ldmeetings@outlook.com.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Sheraton Grand Chicago is conveniently situated on the Chicago River, within walking distance of Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Loop business district, Magnificent Mile, and other local favorites. Among the hotel's five distinctive restaurants and bars is Shula's Steak House. The Sheraton Fitness center features a pool, a sauna, and a sundeck that overlooks the Chicago River. State-of-the-art event space includes Chicago's largest hotel ballroom. All 1,218 guest rooms and suites feature a view of the Chicago River, lake, or city skyline and the plush Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience.
Sponsor this event and 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.
To Sponsor this national event, please fill out the contact form below or call Chris Docchio at 412.424.0046.
This conference offers over 125 sessions/workshops, of which you can potentially earn 21.5 CEUs! HPC is a continuing education service provider, and many sessions offer credits for advancing attendees’ professional careers through educational opportunities from allied organizations. 
General Schedule
Monday, April 1, 2019
7:30 AM Coffee Break
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Workshops with a 10 AM Coffee Break
1:30 AM – 5:00 PM Workshops with a 3 PM Coffee Break
+Please note, meals are not provided on this day.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM General Session
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Awards
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Coffee Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception at the Trade Show
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Evening Sessions
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Awards
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Coffee Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Reception at the Trade Show
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Evening Sessions
Thursday, April 4, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
On-site Registration Office Hours
Monday, April 1, 2019: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 4, 2019: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
