2018 HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show
We are excited to join together with 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 2018 HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference, February 13-14, 2018, hosted by NYSERDA. Together we will:
- 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 California.
- 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.
Detailed session, tracks and presenter information coming late November. We want to hear from you about the topics you want to learn more about in order to make your conference experience top-notch! If you have any recommendations for sessions, topics, and presenters you'd like to see at the conference in Saratoga Springs, please click here to add your suggestions by Monday, September 18.
We'll see you in Saratoga Springs, NY!
The Saratoga Hilton
534 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
About Registration
Register - coming soon
Registration: $375 (ends 1/11/18)
Late Registration: $475 (begins 1/12/18)
One-Day Pass: $200
Late One-Day Pass: $250
No refunds will be given as of January 12, 2018. Requests for refunds that received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2018 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 January 26, 2018.
Efficiency First Members:
Click here to login and receive your discount. Not a member? Click here to become an Efficiency First member.
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 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 eligible for a scholarship. Learn more. Apply today.
Fun Stuff Around Town
The action never stops in Saratoga Springs! Attractions, activities and great entertainment abound at this popular year-round destination. Find a variety of things to do for every taste, age and budget. Check out this events calendar to find a comprehensive list of everything that is going on in the Spa City! Want to experience the best of the best? Check out the Fab 5 Award Winners and this list of things you must try in Saratoga. Learn more.
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, February 13: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM + 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM during the Welcome Reception
Wednesday, February 14: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Trade Show Reception will be Tuesday, February 3 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM. Here you will have the chance to personally connect with industry leaders and your peers alongside heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
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. This 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. The trade show floor is the hub for demonstrating new products and techniques, providing immediate and future sales, as well as product research and test marketing. View HPC's Prospectus here.
Exhibitor Floor Plan
Register here to Exhibit - online form coming soon
Exhibitor Guide - coming soon
Exhibitor Benefits
• Registrations, with full conference access, for two company representatives
• Reduced rate for additional exhibitor representatives
• Breakfast and lunch provided on Tuesday and Wednesday
• All conference materials
• 6' skirted table and two chairs, estimated 8' space per table area.
• Exhibitors may not hang items on wall (Please plan accordingly.)
Cost: $1,300.00
Shipping Instructions
-coming soon
For information on internet and other onsite exhibitor needs, contact:
Lois D. Miller, L.D. Miller & Associates, (516) 868-9563
For questions about lead retrieval services, contact:
ExpoTrac Registration Services at tomr@expotrac.com
Trade Show Hours
Setup:
Monday, February 12: Noon - 5 PM
Trade Show:
Tuesday, February 13: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM + 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM during the Welcome Reception
Wednesday, February 14: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tear Down:
Wednesday, February 14: 1:30 PM to 5 PM
To learn more about the benefits of exhibiting, please fill out the contact form below.
About the Hotel
THE SARATOGA HILTON
534 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Saratoga Hilton hotel puts you right in the heart of the action – located along Broadway, minutes from Saratoga Race Course and steps from vibrant dining, shopping, and nightlife spots. You’ll enjoy comfortable rooms and suites, fabulous restaurant and bar, indoor pool, and fitness center.
Book your room
Click here to book your stay at the Saratoga Hilton with the special HPC room block rate of only $136+ a night, available between Tuesday, February 6, 2017 and Tuesday, February 20, 2018! Register today for this special rate (Special rate ends midnight, 1/17/17, ET).
Government employees – contact Lois Miller, (516) 868-9563, ldmeetings@outlook.com for your special rate.
Good to know
Downtown location, walking distance to local attractions, dining, and shopping
6.5 miles from Saratoga County Airport and 30 miles from Albany International Airport
Connected to the Saratoga Springs City Center event facility
Inviting rooms and suites with complimentary WiFi
The Springs restaurant, serving modern American cuisine
A central location
Saratoga Springs is a vibrant destination to visit and you couldn’t ask for a more convenient location than this hotel. Here for the races? This hotel is minutes from the Saratoga Race Course. With most attractions within walking distance, you can explore the charming stores, delightful restaurants, and buzzing nightspots with ease. Come see for yourself why Saratoga Springs, NY was rated one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's Travel in 2014!
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.
To Sponsor this event in Saratoga Springs, please fill out the contact form below.
Brand at #HPCNY18!
You're joining us to attract more business. The more leads you get the better opportunities you have to convert them into sales. It's time to put on your savvy marketer hat and distinguish yourself from your competitors. Create a lasting impression in the minds of HPC Conference and Tradeshow attendees. This is your chance to shine. Get your name and logo out there. Take a look at your branding opportunities here.
Volunteer at #HPCNY18 & recieve free registration!
Volunteers play an important role at Home Performance Coalition conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants. Session assistants ensure that sessions at conferences run efficiently by:
• Introducing sessions and presenters
• Tracking attendance
• Assisting presenters with time management and set up
• Remaining in session rooms to assist attendees
Session assistants are required to attend all sessions in an assigned conference track during the course of the conference. Session assistants must have a friendly, service-oriented attitude and commit to attending all days of the conference.
In exchange for volunteering, you will receive free registration for the conference, which will provide exciting educational and networking opportunities. This includes access to the general session, exhibit hall, education sessions, meals, receptions, and CEUs. This is a great opportunity to participate in sessions and learn new information about the industry! Please note, lodging is not included.
To Volunteer in Saratoga Springs, NY, use the contact us form below.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will I receive a Home Performance Coalition certificate of completion for attending this conference? You will receive a certificate of completion if you attend a minimum of five sessions. Please ensure that your badge is scanned at each session to track your attendance.
How will I receive CEU credits for attending this conference? When registering online, you will be prompted to indicate if you want to receive CEUs and, if yes, which of the approved CEUs you want. Some of the CEUs require your membership identification number. The bar code on your name badge, provided by HPC onsite, will be scanned at each session you attend. Post conference, your attendance information will be submitted to the appropriate CEU accrediting bodies.
Can I attend the exhibitor trade show? Yes, trade show access is included in the registration fee.
Are meals included during the conference? Continental breakfast and lunch are included on both days of the conference.
Can I share a conference badge with someone else and rotate our attendance? No. Each attendee must purchase an individual conference registration. One day passes are available in addition to the full conference registration if you cannot attend both days.
Can I cancel a registration? No refunds will be given as of January 12, 2018. Requests for refunds that received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2018 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 January 26, 2018.
Can I transfer a registration to another person if I am no longer able to attend? Yes, there is no fee to transfer a registration. You can return to the online registration form and select the option to “Update an Existing Registration” or you may contact HPC.
Call for Session Proposals!
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 2017 HPC New York Home Performance Conference will bring together residential energy efficiency professionals in Saratoga Springs, NY. The conference features incredible sessions and workshops, unlimited networking opportunities, and a top-notch, boutique exhibit hall. We will be accepting session proposals beginning July 17, 2017 that reflect the best thinking, practices, research and innovation in the field via the online proposal system until Monday, September 18, 2017, midnight ET.
We invite proposals that:
• Reflect innovation and cutting edge content focused on the northeast 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 Site - SUBMIT HERE!
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.
Please note: All conference sessions must be educational in nature, unbiased and avoiding direct or indirect promotion of any particular product or service.
Submit Your Proposal Here
Check out this Proposal Checklist Here
Session Proposal Dates
Call for Proposals: July 17, 2017
Deadline: September 18, 2017, midnight ET
Notifications will be sent late November.
General Schedule
#HPCNY18
Day 1 – February 13
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast & Exhibits
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM General Session
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Session 1
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Session 2
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Coffee Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Session 3
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception at the Trade Show
Day 2 – February 14
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Breakout Session 4
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Session 5
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Session 6
Important Info
Registration Office Hours: Day 1: 7:30am-6pm & Day 2: 7am-3pm
Conference Kick Off: General Session is Day 1 & begins at 9am
Meals Provided: Breakfast & lunch are included both conference days
Visit with the Exhibitors at the Trade Show: Day 1: 7am-6:30pm & Day 2: 7am-1:30pm
You're Invited to the HPC Welcome Reception: Day 1: 5:00PM-6:30pm, heavy appetizers & a cash bar provided.
