Professional Employer & Marketplace 2012
NAPEO's flagship event, our annual conference, Professional Employer & Marketplace, is the largest and most multi-faceted PEO educational and networking event of the year. It is the chance for all of the PEO industry to get together each fall to swap lessons learned and gain insight form expert speakers. You won't want to miss the classroom learning complemented by interactive discussion forums, a comprehensive trade show, and valuable networking forums. This is the must-attend events for all PEO professionals and industry vendors.
Join us this year at the gorgeous Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, enjoy the essence of Arizona from the moment you arrive. This inspiring retreat, located in the heart of "new" Scottsdale and set against the dramatic Arizona skies and picturesque mountain ranges, will fill you with a sense of old Arizona and how it has evolved into the country's most luxurious destination. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
Who Should Attend
- PEO owners, presidents and senior managers
- PEO staff at all levels across all job functions
- Service providers to the PEO industry
- Newcomers to the PEO industry
Preliminary Schedule of Events
To see the detailed 2011 Professional Employer & Marketplace Program-at-a-Glance, visit http://www.napeo.org/PEM2011/program.cfm, where you can see a sampling of types of sessions that may occur in 2012.
| Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| 8:30am - 10:00am |
ESAC Board of Directors Meeting |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
PEO Primer
Separate registration and fee required to attend. |
| 3:00pm – 6:30pm |
Government Affairs Committee Meeting |
| 3:00pm – 6:30pm |
NAPEO Service Partner Symposium (Additional registration & fee to attend) |
Monday, October 1, 2012 |
| 7:00am – 7:00pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:30am – 1:00pm |
NAPEO Board of Directors Meeting |
| 8:00am – 3:00pm |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
Opening General Session |
| 2:45pm – 3:45pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 3:45pm – 4:00pm |
Networking Break |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Inspiration Labs |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Opening Marketplace Reception |
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 |
| 7:30pm – 7:15pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:45am – 9:00am |
CI/ESAC Member Meeting |
| 8:00am – 9:00am |
Legal Advisory Council Meeting |
| 8:30am – 9:00am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:00am |
Keynote Session |
| 10:00am – 10:30am |
Annual NAPEO Membership Meeting |
| 10:30am – 11:00am |
Networking Break |
| 11:00am – 12:15pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:15pm – 2:00pm |
Marketplace Open with Lunch being serviced 12:15pm - 1:15pm |
| 12:30pm – 2:00pm |
Accounting Practices Committee Meeting |
| 2:15pm – 3:45pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 3:45pm – 4:00pm |
Networking Break |
| 4:00pm – 5:15pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm |
Exhibitor Meeting |
| 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
Marketplace Reception |
| 7:30pm – 10:30pm |
Optional Networking Event |
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 |
| 8:00pm – 1:30pm |
Registration Open |
| 8:30am – 9:45am |
Marketplace Breakfast |
| 9:45am – 2:00pm |
Exhibit Break-Down |
| 10:00am – 11:15am |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 11:15am – 11:30am |
Networking Break |
| 11:30pm – 1:00pm |
Keynote Address and Grab-and-Go Lunch |
Travel & Accommodations
NAPEO's 2012 Professional Employer & Marketplace will be held at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Resort is known for its amazing views, and easy access to on-site and local restaurants, shopping and spectacular golf and spa facilities. The golf course offers three 18-hole combinations (it is also one of the first to offer Segue transportation to access the course!).
Hotel Reservations
NAPEO has reserved a block of rooms at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. To receive the NAPEO discounted room rate of $189 per night, please call (800) 354-5892 or (480) 624-1000 for reservations and mention the NAPEO Conference. This rate includes complimentary access to high-speed internet access in your guest room, or you can choose to take advantage of the $25 resort fee, which includes internet access, fitness classes, access to the spa, shuttle service, the tennis court and more.
You can reserve a room online at our direct web link: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1110078607&key=A8C6B.
This rate is available until Friday, September 7, 2012 (based upon availability, reserve now!).
Getting There...
The Westin Kierland is located just 20 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Taxi fare is approximately $50-$60 one-way, excluding gratuity. For private car arrangements, please contact Transtyle Transportation at (800) 410-5479. The rate is approximately $55 for a sedan and $75 for an SUV, one way, excluding gratuity. Please allow at least 30-40 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel.
Questions about the conference?
Contact Robin Schlesinger at
rschlesinger@napeo.org or (703) 739-8176.
Do you have a great idea for NAPEO's seminars or conferences?
Suggest a topic or speaker (yourself or someone you wish to recommend), and NAPEO will consider it for a future event.
Topic Suggestion Form
Speaker Application Form
Interested in exhibits or sponsorships?
Please contact Nancy Benoudiz, Advertising and Sponsorship Manager at nbenoudiz@napeo.org or (703) 739-8169.
