Southwest Parking Association

The Southwest Parking Association was established in the fall of 2001 and held our first annual conference and trade show in August 2002. Our primary goal has been to provide access to educational, technical and informational resources through networking and sharing ideas with industry professionals. Each year, this conference proves to be a successful and rewarding experience for members and new associates who also enjoy visiting the southwest region. Come join us!

8th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Reno, Nevada
September 29 – October 1, 2009

The Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino is this year’s conference host hotel. The conference rate is $119 per night and the rate is valid Monday 9/28 through Friday 10/2, 2009. The rooms assigned to SWPA attendees will be upgraded to Spa Suites! To make your reservations, please visit the Silver Legacy online and be sure to enter SWPA in the Special Offer or Group Code.

2009 SWPA Call for Presentations

2009 SWPA Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

Monday September 28, 2009
EVENT	TIMES	LOCATION
President’s Welcome Reception	6pm – 8pm	Silver Legacy Suite

Tuesday September 29, 2009
Annual Golf Classic	8am – 2pm	D’Andrea Golf Club
Girl’s Day Shopping Day	10am – 4pm	Various
Welcome Reception – Slingin’ Slots Tourney	5pm – 8pm	Rum Bullion’s Patio

Wednesday September 30, 2009
Registration	8am – 5pm	Silver Legacy Mezzanine
Breakfast and Vendor Exhibits	7:30am – 9am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron A&B
Keynote Speaker – Shawn Conrad, CAE IPI Executive Director	8:15am – 9am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron B
Educational Session I – IPI Technology SessionPresented by Blake Laufer, IPI Technology Committee	9am – 10:30am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron C
Educational Session II – “Campus Wayfinding” Presented by Todd Pierce, PICTOFORM	9am – 10am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Lunch and Vendor Exhibits	10am – 1:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron A&B
Educational Session III – “Solar in Parking” Presented by Troy Larson and Scott Canada, McCarthy	1:30pm – 2:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron C
Educational Session IV – “Perception of Parking” Presented by Michelle Wendler, Watry Design	1:30pm – 2:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Vendor Exhibits and Mid-Afternoon Snack	2:30pm – 3:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron A&B
MS Dixie Paddleboat Dinner Cruise	4pm – 10pm	Lake Tahoe (Bus leaves at 4pm)

Thursday October 1, 2009
Registration	8am – 5pm	Silver Legacy Mezzanine
Breakfast and Vendor Exhibits	7:30am – 9am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron A&B
Educational Session V – “Sustainable Design” Presented by Donald Monahan, Walker Parking	9am – 10am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron C
Educational Session VI – “Branding” Presented by Todd Pierce, PICTOFORM	9am – 10am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Educational Session VII – “Intelligent Parking Systems” Presented by Dan Ferson, McCain, Inc.	10:15am – 11:15am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron C
Educational Session VIII – “Technology” Presented by Mike Robertson, Carl Walker	10:15am – 11:15am	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Lunch and Vendor Exhibits	11am – 2pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron A&B
Educational Session IX – “Right-Size Parking” Presented by Matt Davis, Watry Design	1:30pm – 2:30pm	Silver Legacy Baron C
Educational Session X—“Downtown Retail Parking Strategy” Presented by Mike Robertson, Carl Walker	1:30pm – 2:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Mid-Afternoon Snack	2:30pm-3:30pm	Silver Legacy Mezzaine
Educational Session XI– “Parking Structure Cleaning and the Environment” Presented by Scott Stone, A Mind for Detail, Inc.	3:30pm – 4:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron C
Educational Session XII - TBD	3:30pm – 4:30pm	Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four & Five
Presented by C. Melissa Neu, Desman Associates
Closing Dinner	5pm	TBD

Friday October 2, 2009
Possible University of Nevada, Reno Campus Tour	10am – Noon	UNR
Possible Reno Airport Tour	10am – Noon	Airport
SWPA Annual Board of Directors Business Meeting	10am – Noon	Silver Legacy Silver Baron 1-3 Silver Legacy Silver Baron Four

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