2017 HPC California 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 2017 HPC California Regional Home Performance Conference, hosted by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, November 14-15, 2017. 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 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.
Detailed session, tracks and presenter information coming early October.
We'll see you there!
Hilton Long Beach
701 W Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA
About Registration
Full Conference Registration: $375 (ends 10/12/17)
Full Conference Late Registration: $475 (begins 10/13/17)
One-Day Pass: $200
Late One-Day Pass: $250
Boot Camp Registration: $150 (Boot Camp will be simultaneously held on Day One of this conference. Learn more here.)
No refunds will be given as of October 13, 2017. Requests for refunds that received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2017 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 Friday, October 27, 2017.
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
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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, November 14: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM + 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM during the Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 15: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Trade Show Reception will be Tuesday, November 14th 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.
Register to Exhibit in California
Exhibitor Floor Plan
Exhibitor Electrical Form
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
All packages must be properly labelled with 2017 HPC CA Regional Conference & Trade Show name, November 14-15, 2017, Event Manager: Lois Miller. Packages must arrive no more than three (3) business days prior to the start of the Event - Thursday, November 9, 2017. Each box/package sent will be charged in accordance with the following:
INBOUND PACKAGES:
• Standard sized box -- 11 ½ ”W x 18”L x 10”H, up to 50 lbs. @ $6.00 each
• Large/Oversized box -- Anything larger and/or heavier than listed above @ $25.00 each
• Pallet -- @ $200.00 each
OUTBOUND PACKAGES:
• Standard sized box -- 11 ½ ”W x 18”L x 10”H, up to 50 lbs. @ $6.00 each
• Large/Oversized box -- Anything larger and/or heavier than listed above @ $25.00 each
• Pallet -- @ $200.00 each
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, November 13: Noon - 5 PM
Trade Show:
Tuesday, November 14: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM + 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM during the Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 15: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tear Down:
Wednesday, November 15: 1:30 PM to 5 PM
To learn more about the benefits of exhibiting, please fill out the contact form below.
About the Hotel
Hilton Long Beach
701 W Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90831
$184/night - Special Rate
Attendees should identify themselves as being part of the 2017 HPC CA Regional rate in order to receive this special group rate.
Regular Guests Conference Block: HR2
Government per diem block: HG2
Attendees may call 1-800 HILTONS, reference Hilton Long Beach, and appropriate code above to book into the block.
You may also simply input the code on www.hiltonlb.com.
Situated in the heart of downtown Long Beach's business district, adjacent to the World Trade Center, the Hilton Long Beach offers comfortable accommodations, deluxe amenities, and exceptional customer service in a classically elegant setting. With 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, the Hilton Long Beach is ideal for corporate gatherings or social celebrations of any kind. Conveniently located only seven miles from Long Beach Airport, and just a short drive from LAX, the Hilton Long Beach is surrounded by an array of exciting things to see and do like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the legendary Queen Mary. Ideal for business travelers in town for a conference or event, and families visiting the many local area attractions, the Hilton Long Beach bridges the gap between productivity and relaxation for a hotel experience worthy of the Hilton name.
PARKING
The property offers self-parking for overnight guests at $22.00 per day with 24 hour in/out privileges and overnight valet at $28.00 per day with 24 hour in/out privileges. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Group received $15 discounted self parking. Hotel offers three parking options:
- Valet
- Self: underground garage
- Self: outdoor surface lot
EARLY DEPARTURE FEE
In the event a guest who has requested a room within the Room Block checks out prior to the guest's reserved checkout date, Hotel will add an early checkout fee equal to one night’s room and tax to that guest's individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations by Group and attendees against the Room Block must be received on or before Sunday October 22, 2017 (the “Cut-Off Date”).
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 California, please fill out the contact form below.
Brand at #HPCali17!
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 #HPCali18 & receive 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, contact us on the form below.
Earn up to 9 CEUs
This conference offers two days of programming with multiple sessions/workshop 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 October 13, 2017. Requests for refunds that received in writing through 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2017 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 Friday, October 27, 2017.
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 HPC California Conference will feature sessions to enhance your building science knowledge and skills, and share the most current information and best practices for weatherization and home performance operations, business and policy.
The 2017 HPC California Home Performance Conference will bring together residential energy efficiency professionals in Long Beach, California. The conference features incredible sessions and workshops, unlimited networking opportunities, and a top-notch, boutique exhibit hall.
We will be accepting session proposals beginning June 8, 2017 that reflect the best thinking, practices, research and innovation in the field via the online proposal system until Friday, August 11, 2017, midnight PT.
We invite proposals that:
• Reflect innovation and cutting edge content focused on the California 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
Session Submission Resources:
• Conference Proposal Quick Checklist
• Online Proposal System Site
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
Session Proposal Dates
Call for Proposals: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Deadline: Friday, August 11, 2017, midnight PT
Notifications will be sent in September.
Check out the General Schedule here.
