UPFDA Spring Conference

Agenda

UPFDA is putting the final details on the exciting agenda and will post full itinerary, education program and social events very soon. Until then, here is a tentative outline of our programming:

Tuesday, April 21

2:00 PM               UPFDA Board Meeting 

5:00 PM               Welcome Reception 

Wednesday, April 22

7:45 AM               Registration and Breakfast 

8:30 AM             Conference Welcome – UPFDA President Patrick Lynch

8:45  AM            PMP Update: Product Choices

9:45 AM            Panel: Regulatory Update

10:45 AM            Break 

10:00 AM          Panel: Industry Associations

12:00 PM            Luncheon

1:00 PM           Industry Update: Steve Good

UPFDA welcomes Steve Good back to the podium.  Steve Good, a 30-year C-suite veteran and president of Good Strategies, LLC, will deliver the keynote address. With a background in strategic planning, sales leadership, business development, and brand positioning, Good will provide valuable insights into the future of owners/operators, manufacturers, and distributors in the pest management industry.

2:00 PM           Adjourn

2:30 – 4:30 PM Volunteer Opportunity with P.E.S.T. Relief International

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM  UPFDA Social  - dinner and entertainment

Registration

Registration for the UPFDA Spring Conference is coming soon! We are happy to be able to match last year's registration rates. We are also glad to offer the same fee for perspective members! 

Spring Conference Registration Tickets: Include conference programing on both April 21 and April 22, Welcome Reception on April 21, Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening Social Event on April 22. 

All registrants and guests are welcome to join in on volunteering activity to support P.E.S.T. Relief International on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

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Hotel

The UPFDA Spring Conference will be held at the:

Charleston Marriot Hotel

170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403.

A block of rooms have been set aside for the UPFDA Spring Conference.
Attendees will enjoy a discounted rate of $272 through March 31st, or until our room block is filled.
If you'd like to come in early, or stay longer, our discounted rate is available from April 17 - April 26, based on availability.

Please use the reservation link to make your hotel reservations. Reservation cut-off date is March 31, 2026.

Charleston Marriot Hotel Booking Link

Sponsors

UPFDA counts on the generosity of our sponsors to create top-notch conference experience for everyone. Thank you for considering a sponsorship as a way to support UPFDA.

Sponsorships Available - all sponsorships include 1 conference registration

Sponsorships are available only to UPFDA members. If you are not sure of the status of your membership, please email UPFDAoffice@gmail.com.

• Conference sponsor - $2,500 (3 available) As a title sponsor, you will be invited to provide short remarks at the opening. One conference registration included.

• Welcome Reception Sponsor - $2,000 (2 available) This is the initial fun at the Spring Conference. Always a popular event that starts our conference ball rolling! One conference registration included.

• Breakfast Sponsor - $1,500 (1 available) One conference registration included.

• Luncheon Sponsor - $1,500 (2 available) Our conference programming continues into the early afternoon on Wednesday, so lunch is a great break that provides connection and sustenance as we continue the conference. One conference registration included.

• Volunteer Opportunity Sponsor - $1500 (1 available) Added in 2026, in cooperation with our charitable partner, P.E.S.T. Relief International, UPFDA will host a volunteer opportunity with a local shelter. This sponsorship will provide funding for materials, transportation and refreshments. One conference registration included.

• Wednesday Evening Social Event Sponsor - $2,000 (2 available) One conference registration included.