
Mobility, transportation and parking professionals from nine western states will converge in Eugene, Oregon at the PIPTA Conference and Expo to attend educational sessions, network with colleagues, exchange innovative ideas and practices, and learn about innovative mobility, parking and transportation solutions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Accommodations
Transportation
Eugene Airport (EUG) - 11.1 Miles via OR-569 E
EUG Non-Stop Flight Destinations
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 3 hour drive
Parking
Self-parking: Complimentary with Room Registration
Valet parking: $26.00
In/Out privileges: Available
EV charging: On-site
Graduate Hotel Eugene
PIPTA Conference
66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-2000
Conference attendees receive discounted room rate of $169. Discounted rate ends September 18, 2025.
AGENDA
Here is a rundown of the conference schedule. Log into the conference website to view the full itinerary and session descriptions. Some sessions require prior registration so be sure to sign up for them when registering for the event.
Monday
Oct. 20
PIPTA Pre-Conference Social Event
Prior Registration Required
Tuesday
Oct. 21
8 am - Registration Desk and Check-In
8:30-11:30 am -Tour
U of Oregon Athletic Facility Tour
orEugene City Bike Tour
12 Noon - Lunch
1-2:00 pm - Educational Sessions
Launching a Paid Parking Program: A Rollercoaster of Twists, Turns, and Lessons Learned. City of Poulsbo, WA - Kenzie Coulson: Walker Consultants
University of Oregon Transportation Plan - Paul Comery & Dave Reesor: University of Oregon
2:15 - 3:15 pm - Educational Sessions
The Real ROI of Smart Parking: Running Your Program Like a Business - Kelsey Owens: IPS Group Inc.
Utilizing True Occupancy Data to Provide the Best Parking Experience for the City of Kirkland - Kimberly Scrivner: City of Kirkland
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Educational Sessions
Amplifying Enforcement Operations Through Aggregated Data - Wendy Hood & Jeffrey Carter: City of Eugene
Park and Fly: Learning from Major Parking Technology Upgrades at Airports - Peter Filice, Steve Koester & Adam Gubser
4:30-7 pm - President's Reception in Expo Hall with Scholarship Fundraising Event
Wednesday
Oct. 22
7:30 am - Breakfast
7:30 am - Registration Desk and Check-In
9-10 am - Educational Sessions
The Parking Game - Mark Zandonella, Dave Reesor, Rachel Glaesor, Paul Comery, Sarah Bronstein & Sara Hamilton
The Parking Olympics: Strategies from the Curbside Track - Cameron Callicutt, Cameron Clark and Peter Macdonald
10-11:30 am - Expo Hall Time
11:30 am - 1 pm - Keynote and Awards Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 - Educational Sessions
Ticket-by-Mail, Chapter Two: Pittsburgh’s Parking Enforcement System, One Year Later - David Onorato: Pittsburgh Parking Authority
From Gray to Great: Activating Public Art in Parking Infrastructure - Jennifer Liu & Blake Thomas: DIXON Resources Unlimited
2:30 - 3: 30 - Educational Sessions
AI in Action: A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT in Your Daily Parking Operations - Katherine Beaty: TEZ Technology
Going completely virtual: Lessons learned from Stanford's move to completely virtual parking - Brian Shaw, Melissa Yates & Matthew Brown
3:45 -4:45 pm - Educational Sessions
Leveraging Parking Management Technology to Address Long-Term Vehicle Storage: A Case Study from the Town of Jackson - Charlotte Frei: Teton County WY
The Leadership Blueprint: Building Competencies for Lasting Impact - Casey Jones: FLASH
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Evening Reception in Expo Hall
Thursday
Oct. 23
7:30 am - Breakfast
9 am - Annual Business Meeting
9:30 am - 10:30 am - Educational Session
A Decade of Parking Technology: Predictions, Progress, and Future Needs - Andrew Sachs & Cameron Clark
10:45 am - 11:45 am - Educational Session
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Pursuit of Success - Casey Jones: FLASH
12 noon - Conference Concludes
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Conference Contact
Kristen Locke, PIPTA Vice Chair
