Register By May 12 To Avoid $100 Late Registration Fee

Nearly 140 people are registered for PFA's Spring Meeting in St. Petersburg, May 20-22. Based on past trends, we expect to be close to our attendance record for this event.

If you plan to attend, please be sure to register by Monday, May 12 to avoid a $100 late registration fee.

We will also update the attendee list later this week to include all new registrants. This year's list includes some new members and first time attendees. Please consider including them in your plans.

And be sure to RSVP for the Tuesday and Thursday night receptions if you're planning to attend; this helps us tremendously with managing food and beverage expense.

Visit our meeting web page, where you can stay up to date on the program and schedule and register for the conference:

Travel Reminder

Starting May 7, 2025, TSA requires passengers 18 and older to have REAL ID-compliant identification to fly within the U.S. This includes a REAL ID-compliant state-issued enhanced driver’s license, state ID, or a passport. Don’t have a REAL ID? You may face delays, additional screening, and possibly denied entry at the security checkpoint.

More info here: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

Ease your travel experience by arriving early and planning ahead to minimize potential delays at the TSA security checkpoint. 

Tuesday, May 20, 6-7 pm

Be sure to arrive in time to attend Tuesday evening's Opening Reception, sponsored by CertiPUR-US®. This has become a highlight of our meetings, and it's a perfect way to network, renew acquaintances, and meet new people, with good music, good food, and good drink. (Don't forget to RSVP.)

Closing Cocktail Reception

Thursday, May 22, 6 pm

Celebrate a successful PFA meeting with good food and drink, networking, and an opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues.(Be sure to RSVP on our Meeting Page.)

During the reception, we’ll also announce the Herman Stone Technical Excellence Award, voted on during the Technical Program. 

Has your company considered sponsoring a segment of the conference and highlighting its leadership role in the industry? In the last several years, Momentive, Monument, Huntsman, Dow, Siltech, Microban and other companies have done so. To learn more, contact Russ Batson: rbatson@pfa.org.