2024 Annual Conference

2024 Annual Conference

EMA’s 2024 Annual Conference will be held May 6-9 in Santa Rosa, California. Make plans to join us for an exciting three days of industry networking, educational opportunities, and of course, some wine tasting!

Agenda

Monday, May 6

Registration
5:00 p.m.

Associate Member Section Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by Holland & Hart
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7

Registration
7:00 a.m.

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Educational Workshop Sessions
8:00 a.m. – noon

Lunch
Sponsored by Husch Blackwell
noon – 1:00 p.m.

Section Meetings
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Clays, Soda Ash

Section Meetings
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BGEM, Bentonite/Barite, Talc/Wollastonite

Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by Holland & Hart
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8

Registration
7:00 a.m.

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

EMA Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

EMA Committee Meetings
10:00 a.m. – noon
Environmental Affairs, Communications, Technical

Lunch
noon – 1:30 p.m.

Wine Tours
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by Holland & Hart
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 9

Registration
7:00 a.m.

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Keynote Speaker
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Committee Meetings
9:30 a.m. – noon
Safety & Health, Transportation

Registration

Early-bird registration: $900 (early-bird ends February 16, 2024

Registration: $975

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancel by April 12: full refund
  • Cancel by April 29: 25% refund
  • No cancellations after April 29

Hotels

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
170 Railroad Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Room rate: $229
Room block cutoff date: April 4, 2024

Note: space in the room block is very limited. Make your reservations today!

Conference Sponsorships

Champion – $5,000

  • logo on the EMA website
  • recognition on EMA social media channels
  • one insert leave-behind in conference registration materials
  • signage during conference sessions and receptions
  • special reception with EMA’s Board of Directors
  • pull-up banner in lobby

Ally – $2,500

  • logo on the EMA website
  • recognition on EMA social media channels
  • one insert leave-behind in conference registration materials
  • signage during conference sessions and receptions
  • pull-up banner in lobby

Supporter – $1,500

  • logo on the EMA website
  • recognition on EMA social media channels
  • one insert leave-behind in conference registration materials
  • signage during conference sessions and receptions
  • signage during session
  • one leave-behind at each seat
  • logo on EMA website

Breakfast & Keynote – $4,000

  • signage during session
  • one leave-behind at each seat
  • logo on EMA website
  • introduce keynote speaker

Sponsorships are available for purchase online. Please email Jenny Martin, Associate Vice President for Communications and External Affairs for more information.