Administrative Professionals Conference

March 24-26, 2026 | Boise, Idaho

Join us for an engaging two-day conference in beautiful Boise, Idaho, designed exclusively for administrative professionals in the utility industry who are seeking to elevate their skills and influence. The program features expert-led keynotes and interactive sessions focused on strategic excellence, core skills, leadership, partnership, and influence.

Sessions will cover essential topics such as artificial intelligence integration, workflow automation, core project management skills, leadership, and mindfulness. Participate in dynamic panels and roundtable discussions on technology problem-solving, mentorship, and executive partnership. This conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, grow, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships in the utility industry.

PRE-CONFERENCE CLASS

March 24 | 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Please join us ahead of the conference for Resilience by Design: Thriving in the Face of Challenge and Change, taught by conference keynote speaker Peggy Vasquez. In this powerful session, Vasquez will share the strategies that helped her lead through change while supporting high-level executives, managing crises, and eventually building a global speaking business. This isn’t a motivational speech about staying positive. It’s a real, relatable road map for staying grounded, leading yourself, and inspiring those around you. Separate registration is required.

WHERE?

Grove Hotel 

Address: 245 South Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 333-8000

JOIN US IN
BOISE

Getting there

NWPPA has partnered with Alaska Airlines to provide a 7% discount on your flight to and from Boise. Use code ECMO967 through www.alaskaair.com, to receive this exclusive opportunity.

AGENDA

All this information (and more!) will be available on the NWPPA Events app. To download it for free, visit the App Store or Google Play and search for NWPPA Events or click the links below.

Speakers

Peggy Vasquez
Peggy Vasquez
Sarah Draper
Sarah Draper
Neil Malek
Neil Malek
Ginger Johnson
Ginger Johnson
Theresa Phillips
Theresa Phillips
Hollie Smith
Hollie Smith
Linda Lundquist
Linda Lundquist
Mary Taylor-Monger
Mary Taylor-Monger

For more information about this conference, contact Melissa at melissa@nwppa.org.

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