NPMA opens registration for Eastern Conference

Registration is now open for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for the 2027 Eastern Conference, taking place Jan. 20-21, 2027, at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City in Atlantic City, N.J.

Designed for pest management professionals (PMPs) across the Eastern U.S., the Eastern Conference is designed to deliver two days of practical education, industry connections and opportunities to stay current on the latest developments shaping pest management. Attendees can gain valuable insights from industry experts, earn recertification credits, connect with peers and see the latest products and solutions from leading suppliers.

Conference highlights

• 13+ educational sessions covering technical topics, business strategies and emerging industry trends
• Valuable recertification credits to help PMPs maintain their credentials
• 35+ exhibitors showcasing products, technologies and solutions for today’s pest management businesses.
• Networking opportunities to exchange ideas, share best practices and build relationships with PMPs from across the region
• Social events offering additional opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry peers

Topics and speakers

• Updating Your Integrated Rodent Management Program
  Speaker: Dr. Matt Frye, Cornell University, Carmel, N.Y.
• Stored Product Pest Problems in Stored Product Pest Places
  Speaker: Alexandria Hammel, BCE, Nestlé Purina North America, St. Louis, Mo.
• Termites: The Silent Destroyers
  Speakers: Dr. Johnalyn Gordon, University of Florida IFAS, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bed Bugs and the Importance of Documentation
  Speaker: Jeff White, Rest Easy Pest Control, Camden, N.J.
• Grassroots for the Industry: How to Get Involved
  Speakers: Anthony Giovanni, OnGuard Pest Control, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Kevin Goldman, Big Blue Bug Solutions, Providence, R.I. 
• Newsjacking, Localized: Scaling National PR Tactics for Your Business
  Speaker: Allie Baer, Vault Communications, Conshohocken, Pa.
• Artificial Intelligence and the Pest Management Industry: How it Fits
  Speaker: Dauphin Ewart, The Bug Master, Austin, Texas

Learn more and register today at NPMApestworld.org/eastern.

About the National Pest Management Association

The National Pest Management Association is a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members. It was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. The association has had many notable leaders over the years, including Pest Management Professional Hall of Famers Bill Buettner (Class of 1998), Dr. Ralph Heal (Class of 2003), Dr. Phil Spear (Class of 2004) and Bob Rosenberg (Class of 2013), to name just a few.