PALS 2016: Early Bird Ends This Week
LAS VEGAS — Organizers of the annual P&A Leadership Summit have announced that the $100 early-bird registration discount for the 2016 event will expire at midnight this Friday, July 29. The two-day conference begins Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Paris Las Vegas.
“With a little more than a month to go before showtime, the pump is primed for the best P&A Leadership Summit yet,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of P&A magazine. “I would encourage any executive working in the highest levels of the industry to get registered, get the early-bird price, and get ready for an unforgettable event.”
Among other sessions, this year’s event includes a keynote address from attorney Tara Newell of Bryan Cave LLP, a panel session dedicated to GAP losses, and a motivational keynote address from Marine Corps fighter pilot turned leadership expert Lt. Col. Bruce Bright.
To register for the 2016 P&A Leadership Summit, click here. To inquire about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 727-947-4027.
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