WPA Annual Meeting

2025 Annual Meeting

January 25-27, 2025

Omni Hotels-Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Rancho Mirage, CA

*Register now and get into the room block before they are all taken!

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Sponsor Opportunities

Auction Donations

Keynote Speaker Merril Hoge

Find a Way

Merril Hoge’s powerful “Find A Way” message will inspire you to take action! As a former NFL player, ESPN analyst, and cancer survivor, Merril turns adversity into action, inspiring audiences with his journey of resilience through life’s toughest battles. With captivating storytelling and actionable insights, he empowers individuals to overcome challenges, lead with determination, and achieve their own “Find A Way” mindset.

Stephen Bartalini

Pallet Trader

Stop Guessing, Start Winning: The Tech Advantage

Keta Kosman

Madison's Lumber Reporter

The Lumber Prices and Market Update for 2025

Chaille Brindley

Industrial Reporting

Next Generation Pallet Plants - Innovative Ideas and Best Practices

Heidi Lindemann

Bollore Logistics

Navigate the Currents - Impacting Elements of the Container Shipping Outlook of the Year Ahead

Panel Discussion

Sales & Business Development

A select group of WPA peers will participate in a panel discussion on sales, marketing, and business development.

Meeting Schedule

Friday - January 24th
9:00 a.m. Revenue Streams Committee Meeting
10:30 a.m. Resource Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. State Advocacy Committee Meeting
2:30 p.m. Member Engagement Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m. Board of Directors' Meeting
6:00 p.m. Board of Directors' Dinner

Saturday - January 25th
8:00 a.m. Golf at Silver Rock Resort
5:00 p.m. Newcomer Reception & Exhibit Hall Opens
5:30 p.m. Annual Meeting Opening Welcome Reception

Sunday - January 26th
7:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet & Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 a.m. WPA Business Meeting
9:00 a.m. Sunday Speaker Program
12:30 p.m. Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 p.m. Sunday Buffet & Reception
6:00 p.m. WPA-Pallet Foundation Auction
8:00 p.m. WPA Annual Poker Tournament

Monday - January 27th
7:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet & Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 a.m. Monday Speaker Program
12:00 p.m. WPA Annual Golf Tournament - RLP Country Club
6:30 p.m. Closing Reception & Awards Gala Dinner