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The AWPA heads back to the desert! The 2025 AWPA Annual Meeting will be held February 24-26, at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ.
The Annual Meeting brings together experts on the political environment and the economy, the latest information on trade issues affecting the industry, provides current perspective on the rod market, and gives you the opportunity to discuss current issues with colleagues and customers.
Attracting 150+ attendees and companions, this three-day program is designed to bring together experts and professionals to discuss the business challenges facing the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers, enabling them to choose and implement effective strategies for success in an increasingly competitive business environment. The program includes committee meetings, business meetings, and ample time for connecting with industry friends, customers, and their companions in a casual and enjoyable setting.
Schedule
All times Arizona time (PDF schedule of events)
| Sunday, February 23 | ||
| 9:00am–5:00pm | Strategic Planning Meeting Board members only |
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| Monday, February 24 | ||
| 8:30am–10:00am | Government Relations Advisory Committee Meeting Committee members only |
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| 10:30am–1:30pm | Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch Board members only |
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| 12:00pm–5:00pm | Registration | |
| 2:00pm–3:30pm | Stainless Committee Meeting Open to all attendees |
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| 3:30pm–5:00pm | Membership Committee Meeting Open to all attendees |
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| 5:30pm–7:00pm | Opening Reception Sponsored by the Suppliers |
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| Dinner on your own | ||
| Tuesday, February 25 | ||
| 7:30am–9:00am | Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:00am–11:00am | General Session | |
| 9:00am–11:00am | Companion Brunch Meet & Greet Open to registered companions |
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| 12:00pm–5:00pm | Golf Tournament Optional, additional fee, includes lunch |
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| 1:30pm–4:00pm | Pickleball Tournament Optional, additional fee |
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| 5:30pm–7:00pm | Cacti & Cocktails | |
| Dinner on your own | ||
| Wednesday, February 26 | ||
| 8:00am–9:30am | Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30am–9:30am | Active Member Business Meeting | |
| 8:30am–9:30am | Associate Member Business Meeting | |
| 9:00am–11:00am | Companion activity Open to registered companions |
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| 9:30am–12:00pm | General Session & Concluding Remarks | |
Discover Tucson!
This culturally exciting Southwest city is one of the oldest continually inhabited areas in North America, and the oldest city in Arizona. It's here that the Native American, Spanish Colonial, and Mexican cultures have blended with Anglo influence throughout the past 4,000 years. Known worldwide for it's food, Tucson was the first U.S. city to be designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
- See Tucson restaurants.
- Check out farmers markets to discover unique local ingredients, like nopales, chiltepins, prickly pear, and more.
- And don't forget the local beverage industry—there are lots of interesting wineries, distilleries, and breweries in the area.
With a plethora of things to do, you'll never be bored in Tucson!
There are no publicly visible attendees as of 11/21/2024.