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WestPac Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada

Thursday, September 29 - Saturday, October 1, 2022 

- Registration for the WestPac 2022 Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, is now closed.

- Check out the Conference Program.

Conference Hotel & Registration

Whitney Peak Hotel Booking Link: use this link if staying within the booking period (Wednesday, September 28 - Saturday, October 1) or call the Hotel directly (775-398-5400) to reserve at the conference rate.

Whitney Peak Hotel 360 Photosphotos of the accommodations, event spaces, and other facilities.

Travel from Airport to Hotel: This requires a rideshare (Uber or Lyft) because the Hotel has had trouble staffing its shuttle service due to the pandemic.

Parking at Hotel: complimentary self-parking and valet parking discounted to $10.

Conference Registration: Registration is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, from 1:00-6:00 PM, and Friday, September 30, from 7:30-9:00 AM, outside the conference space (Boundary Peak Ballroom), on the 3rd floor of the Whitney Peak Hotel.

Opening Reception

The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center will host the Opening Reception, sponsored by Procertas, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 6:30-9:30 PM.

Reconnect with friends and colleagues and enjoy all the Planetarium has to offer, including a 1500 square foot Exhibit Hall and a 60-seat Dome Theater with a show of our choice, a tour of the night sky and weather-permitting, a live telescope feed from the Canary Islands or Chile.

A Mediterranean buffet, with vegetarian options, refreshments, and desserts will be provided by Silver and Blue Catering.  

To help with travel to or from the Opening Reception, we are happy to offer attendees a $12 Lyft voucher (see email from Cory in your inbox).  For those who are renting a car, have their own in Reno, or can expense the trip, please consider becoming a captain on the Rideshare Sign-up (see email from Cory in your inbox) and taking along your colleagues.  Parking information for the Planetarium can be found HERE.




Things To Do in Reno

Arboretums, Parks, and Trails:


Bartley Ranch Regional Park

Galena Creek Trail

Hunter Creek Trail

Idlewild Park

Peavine Peak

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Tahoe-Pyramid Trail

William D. May Center

Wingfield Park


Culture, Performing Arts, and Science Centers:


Battle, Axe & Tracks Music Festival (October 1 & 2)

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (runs until Oct. 3)

Cargo Concert Hall at the Whitney Peak Hotel (We Predict a Riot, Tyler Rich, and Black Midi perform during the conference weekend)

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

McKinley Arts & Culture Center

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (Hairspray, the Musical tickets available during the conference weekend) 



Fun & Games and Recreation:


Best Casinos in Reno, USA Today

BootCamp Climbing Gym

Fly High Trampoline Park

Grand Adventure Land (go-karts)

Junkee's Dark Corner Haunted House (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1)

National Bowling Stadium

Oxbow Nature Study Area (archery and fishing education)

Reno Tours (beer tastings, outdoor adventures, sightseeing)

Riverwalk District

World Championship Outhouse Races (October 1 & 2)



Museums:


Keck Museum

National Automobile Museum

Nevada Museum of Art

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum

Sparks Museum & Cultural Center

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery)



Zoos:


Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary

Sierra Nevada Zoological Park


Additional: Things To Do in Reno & TahoeReno Events Center



Remember to download the Show Your Badge Pass to receive discounts at participating restaurants, museums, and spas.

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