HA Annual Conference 2023

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6th Annual Conference

August 7-10, 2023

Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Diamond

 

Platinum

Gold

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Please note: The HA Steering Committee has added a 3rd full day for User only conference sessions.

Printable Agenda

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Last Update: 7/26/23

 

USER ATTENDEE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Definition of a User
A person who is employed by a company that owns and/or operates combustion turbine generators. This person cannot, as part of their normal duties, provide services (parts, repairs, consulting) to any company other than the one he/she is employed.
Example of a User: A person who works in an office providing technical/operational oversight to the facilities his/her company owns and/or operates.
Example of a non-User: A person who works in an office providing technical/operational oversight to facilities that his/her company does not own and/or operate (the exception: if the person’s company has an operation/maintenance agreement in place with a company that owns a combustion turbine generator; then the person is considered a User as long as their department of employment is not involved with the sale of services to the company outside the agreement).

User Attendee Conference Fee
$345.00 USD (Registrations received by July 6, 2023)
$395.00 USD (Registrations received July 7, 2023 or later)

Register Now

THIS REGISTRATION LINK IS FOR USERS ONLY. ANY REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED FROM NON-USERS WILL BE CANCELLED IMMEDIATELY AND ASSESSED A $25.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.

Please note:

  • GE representatives will receive a dedicated registration link from Mary Mendoza.
  • Invited sponsors/presenters will receive a dedicated registration link from Sheila Vashi.

REGISTRATION MODIFICATIONS:
If you need to process a name change or modify the RSVP’s within your registration, click the link below to log in to your registration.

Modify Existing Registration

You will be asked for the following information to log in:

  • Email address used to create the registration
  • Confirmation # / Registration ID # (located on your emailed confirmation)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Attendee must fit the definition of a User
  • Name changes are allowed if the attendee is from the same company and the initial payment is not modified.
  • Registration to participate at the 2023 HA Users Group Annual Conference constitutes the participant’s full and unconditional agreement to be registered as a User on the PowerUsers.org forum website post conference.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

  • Cancellations received by July 6, 2023 – Full conference fee refund
  • Cancellations received July 7, 2023 or later – No refund **

** We do allow name changes in lieu of cancellation. Attendee must be from the same company and no modifications to payments already received).

If you need any assistance regarding the online registration process or cancellation of your conference registration, please contact sheila.vashi@sv-events.net.

VENDOR PARTICIPATION

There is no vendor fair at the 2023 HA Users Group Annual Conference.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

We will have Platinum and Gold sponsorship opportunities for 16 vendors. As in 2022, this is by Steering Committee invitation only. Sponsors will have tabletop displays and networking opportunities as outlined below.

Presentation Opportunities:

Sponsors may also be invited by the Steering Committee to present during the Tuesday sessions. This is by Steering Committee invitation only. Presenting sponsors will be allowed in the User session only while presenting.

 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS, PRICES, AND BENEFITS:

Platinum Sponsorship Fee: $10,000

  • Sponsorship includes two company representatives (Only two company representatives allowed)
  • Exclusive participation at the Welcome Reception on Monday, August 7th
  • Participation on Tuesday, August 8th as noted below:
    • Tabletop display in the ballroom foyer for networking during 1-hour AM and PM Breaks
    • Lunch with Users
    • Enjoy an evening out with Users. Location TBD.

Gold Sponsorship Fee: $6,000

  • Sponsorship includes two company representatives (Only two company representatives allowed)
  • Participation on Tuesday, August 8th as noted below:
    • Tabletop display in the ballroom foyer for networking during 1-hour AM and PM Breaks
    • Lunch with Users
    • Enjoy an evening out with Users. Location TBD.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Sponsorship fees are non-refundable

PINSTRIPES
Located in:
 Georgetown Park
Address1064 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Hours: 6:00 PM –  9:00 PM

FALL CHURCH MARRIOTT FAIRVIEW PARK

3111 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
Hotel Phone: +1 (703) 849-9400

Group Rate: $179.00 + tax (single/double occupancy)

  • Reservations can be made using the special group link located below or by calling 1-888-236- 2427 and asking for the HA Users Group rate.
  • Update: The hotel has re-opened the group block and is allowing our attendees to reserve rooms at group rate until further notice.
  • Hotel will honor rate 3 days prior and 3 days following the conference dates, based on availability.
    • Update: The hotel is close to being sold out on Saturday, 8/6/23. They cannot accept reservations for that evening at the group rate.

Reserve Room Now

See standard hotel and room amenities by visiting https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasfp-falls-church-marriott-fairview-park/overview/.

Internet:

  • Guest rooms: Standard Wi-Fi – complimentary for all Marriott Bonvoy members
  • Public areas: Complimentary Wi-Fi in lobby and public areas
  • Meeting Space: HA Users Group will have dedicated Wi-Fi in meeting space (with normal email usage)

Parking:

  • On Site Parking: complimentary

TRAVEL

Airport Code: DCA – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Airport Transportation: This hotel does not provide airport/hotel shuttle service.

Alternate Transportation:

Taxi: Estimated taxi fare from airport to hotel: varies based on traffic

Rideshare Options:
Uber, Lyft, and ALTO offer transportation services to passengers arriving to and departing from Reagan National Airport. For rides departing Reagan National customers should use their smartphone to select the appropriate pick zone, and coordinate directly with their driver. Green flags located outside on the outer terminal curb designate the appropriate pick-up loading zones.

    • Terminal 1: Customers can meet their ride on the third (outer) curb.
    • Terminal 2: Customers can meet their ride on the Baggage Claim (Arrivals) Level-1st Floor on the outer curb.

Rental Cars:
Customers can meet their ride at the designated pick-up and drop-off location across from the Rental Car Shuttle Bus shelter located on National Avenue.

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Airport Code: IAD – Washington Dulles International Airport

Airport Transportation: This hotel does not provide airport/hotel shuttle service.

Alternate Transportation:

Taxi: Estimated taxi fare from airport to hotel: varies based on traffic

Rideshare Options:
At Washington Dulles International Airport, we want you to have a great experience and now that includes a dedicated pick up curb for Uber, Lyft and ALTO. Passengers will no longer have to search for their app-based ride on a crowded curb of privately owned vehicles. As of August 18, 2020 these pick-ups will be located on the lowest level of the airport.

    • The new curb is located on the ground level outside of Baggage Claim, accessible via Doors 2, 4 or 6.
    • Numbered zones make finding your ride easy
    • Customers will be notified of their pickup location through in-app messaging
    • A solar-powered overhead canopy protects passengers from the elements.
    • Airport drop-offs for all vehicles remain on the Departures Level.

Rental Cars:
There are nine rental car companies located at the airport. Free shuttle buses operated by each rental car company will take customers between the rental car facility and the Terminal. Contact the rental car company directly to make or change a rental car reservation.

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Airport Code: BWI – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Airport Transportation: This hotel does not provide airport/hotel shuttle service.

Alternate Transportation:

Taxi: Estimated taxi fare from airport to hotel: varies based on traffic

Rideshare Options:
App-based ride services pick up and drop off passengers at the terminal curbs on the Upper Level/Departures.

Fare and travel time ranges vary. Passengers should contact the ride service company for further details.

For your safety, keep in mind these tips when using a rideshare service.

    • Request your ride inside.
    • Check your ride.
    • Have the driver confirm your name.
    • Be a back-seat rider.
    • Always wear your seat belt.
    • Share your trip details with loved ones.
    • Protect your personal information.
    • Follow your intuition.

Rental Cars:
BWI Marshall Airport provides a spacious, rental car facility providing a one-stop rental car station for our passengers and rental car customers. The facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the airport approximately every ten minutes. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility.

The Car Rental Facility is located at 7432 New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD 21076.

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