“In a creative business like ours, nothing can replace the ability to connect, observe and create with peers that comes from being physically together, nor the opportunity to grow professionally by learning from leaders and mentors.” Bob Iger, CEO, Disney

Conference Registration

DATE: April 28-30, 2025

Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
ROOM  RESERVATION 844-226-8262 and ask for the WAIB Annual Meeting group rate. Rate $275.+,  Until block is full. Passkey Booking link below.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY, April 28 – 4:30 – 6:00 – COCKTAIL RECEPTION & REGISTRATION – FREE FOR DINNER | TUESDAY, April 29 – 8:00 – 12:00 1/2 DAY SPEAKER PROGRAM & GOLF. DINNER FOR ALL | WEDNESDAY, April 30 – 9:00 – 4:30 FULL DAY OF SPEAKERS, 5:30 – 9:00 COCKTAIL & WINERY DINNER at Bernardo Winery | 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA

Group Name: WAIB Annual Meeting

Passkey Booking Link:  https://book.passkey.com/go/WAIBAnnualMeeting

Reservations Due Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025

Resort Fee:  $20

Overnight Parking: $20 Self-Parking & $48 Valet

Check in time: 4 PM

Check out time: 11 AM

Additional rooms outside of the contracted block may be requested and reserved based on availability. Please note, the hotel may sell out at any time without notification.

We highly encourage your guests to book via the weblink; however, for those looking to speak with a reservations agent, please have them call 844-226-8262 and ask for the WAIB Annual Meeting group rate.

Cancellation Policy: As a non-profit with contractual obligations, we cannot offer refunds for any reason 30 days prior to the Conference. Registration is transferable within your company at any time.

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WAIB/NAA Conference 2025

APRIL 28-30, 2025

Keynote Speaker Garry Ridge,  presenting from his book,

“Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company”,

Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge tells the story of how he helped grow WD-40 Company into one of the world’s most recognized and beloved brands. How did he do it?

By following the wisdom of Aristotle: “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”

Other Speakers Include:

Brett Finley, CEO, PLZ Corporation, Engagement & Excellence

Bill Auriemma, Chairman, Diversified CPC Intl., Engagement & Excellence

Ravi Ramalingam, CARB

Sean Carlin, Spray Products, RFID

Tashana Stith, Honeywell, WAVE

Tashana Stith, Lab Test Methods

Scot Hastings, Principal Architect at Pura,  Ai strategic use of technology

Dave Edwards, OEHHA, Prop 65

Dave Callen, CMES Robitics, Ai visual systems to create robots that are faster to train, safer, and more efficient

CMI – Tariffs

Gary Okey, Recycle Aerosols

Ronie Schmeltz, Attorney