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