Who Should Attend:
Administrative assistants, executive assistants, and clerks to the board.
Related Events:
Developing My Superhero Skill: Emotional Intelligence, March 25, 2025
Overview:
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on experience at this two-day conference in scenic Leavenworth, Washington! This event is designed to offer practical tools, actionable insights, and valuable networking opportunities for administrative professionals.
At this year's conference, you'll hear from Taylor Ostrander of Snohomish PUD on "The People Side of Change," Carolina Selva on how administrative professionals can harness artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, Dan Schrenk on AI tools and interactions, and Kayla Curry on increasing accountability and making an impact. A popular return from last year, Dr. Jill Jorgensen will provide health and stretching guidance throughout the conference.
Agenda*:
Tuesday, March 27, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
7-8 a.m. Registration open, breakfast
8-8:30 a.m. Welcome
8:30 a.m. Opening keynote
Dr. Jill Jorgensen, President, Spinal Health Consultants
9:30-10 a.m. Break
10-10:50 a.m. The Buck Stops Here: How to Increase My Personal and Peer Responsibility
Kayla Curry, President/CEO, Organization Impact
10:50-11 a.m. Break and wellness activity with Dr. Jill
11 a.m.-noon The People Side of Change
Taylor Ostrander, Process Improvement Manager, Snohomish PUD
Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m. Building Peer Influence: Creating Impact Without Authority
Kayla Curry, President/CEO, Organization Impact
2:30-3 p.m. Break and wellness activity with Dr. Jill
3-4:30 p.m. Roundtables
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7-8 a.m. Registration open, breakfast
8-9 a.m. Introduction to AI and Practical Interaction Strategies
9-9:30 a.m. Break
9:30-10:30 a.m. AI for Administrative Professionals
Carolina Selva, Founder, CS Learning & Development
10:30-11 a.m. Break
11 a.m.-noon Panel discussion
Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m. Roundtables
2:30-3 p.m. Closing remarks
*Agenda subject to change
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Pacific Time and the conference will start at 8 a.m. the first day. The conference will end at 3 p.m. the second day. Breakfasts, lunches, and morning and afternoon breaks will be provided both days.
Location:
Bavarian Lodge
810 U.S. Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(888) 717-7878
Room rate: $225 (includes tax)
Please contact the Bavarian Lodge front desk and refer to group #8181 no later than Feb. 23, 2025 to secure the discounted room rate.
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 2/24/25): $940
Utility Member Standard: $1,015
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 2/24/25): $1,410
Associate Member Standard: $1,485
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 2/24/25): $1,880
Non-Member Standard: $1,955
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellations at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.