Expo Thursday

Thursday, September 17 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Expo Hall

ExpoThursday has a packed program of show floor engagement from fun networking activities to round-table discussion, mentoring programs and vendor meet-n-greets.

Speak among peers about what's happening in your corner of the parking lot. Share your challenges, successes, perspectives, and ideas with colleagues and friends. Ask all your questions before you go home and put your plan into action.
 

SCHEDULE


9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Attendee and Exhibitor Expo Hall Breakfast
Attendees and Exhibitors, enjoy breakfast in the NPA Expo Hall.

7575th Anniversary FUN in the Expo Hall -- SURPRISE
Take part in a surprise activity and give-away as part of NPA’s 75th Anniversary program.


9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Premium Beverage Bar in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Premium Parking


10:00 AM–10:45 AM
Expo Expert Thursday: Accelerate Your Success
Right in the middle of the Expo Hall, NPA will host discussion groups, roundtables and get-togethers for every type of parking professional.

There will be lots to discuss – from new technology tools to successful services, labor recruitment and retention and the continuing quest for talent.

Looking for a supplier or service provider? There’s probably one five feet from where you’re sitting as we’re located in the middle of the show floor.

Peer networks will be color-coded by type. Look for the following networks:
  • Airports & Off Airport Parking Roundtable
  • Campus / University / Healthcare Roundtable
  • 40 Under 40 and Young Professional Meet up
  • WOMEN IN PARKING Roundtable


10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Great Groups Tour
Great Groups Tour turns the Expo Hall into a curated, high-impact walkthrough designed specifically for NPA member communities. Think of it as a guided “best of the show” experience—where your group travels together, meets the right exhibitors, and gets a fast, focused look at the solutions shaping parking right now.

Along the route, you’ll stop at featured vendors and suppliers for quick demos, practical Q&A, and real talk about what’s working in operations, technology, customer experience, revenue, and risk. It’s part discovery, part networking, and part insider access - built to help your member type find the tools, partners, and ideas that actually fit your world.

Come for the tour. Leave with new contacts, new solutions, and a shortlist of booth-visits that are truly worth your time.

Invited Groups:
  • Certified Parking Professionals / CPP All Stars
  • WOMEN IN PARKING Members
  • 40UNDER40 and Young Professionals
  • NEW NPA MEMBERS: New Members / First-time Attendees


10:45 AM–11:45 AM
WIP Mentoring Lab | Pop-Up Mentoring Event
Step onto the Expo Floor and into the WIP Mentoring Lab Pop-Up - a high-energy, drop-in mentoring experience built for real conversations and real career momentum.

Think of it as speed-mentoring meets strategy session: pull up a chair, get matched in the moment, and dive into the questions that matter - career next steps, leadership challenges, navigating tough workplace moments, negotiation, visibility, and building your network with intention. Whether you’re looking for a quick gut-check, a new perspective, or a bold next move, you’ll leave with practical advice, fresh connections, and a clear action step you can use immediately.

No registration. No pressure. Just powerful, point-blank mentoring - right where the industry comes together.

 

 

 

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