Why You Should Attend This Year’s Summit

If you are dealing with bed bugs learning about them is not optional

Focused Specifically on Bed Bugs

This Summit represents the largest, most comprehensive bed bug conference in North America. Every session, every speaker and every person you meet will be focused on bed bugs for this three-day event. As bed bug research and education continue to evolve daily, what was true last year may be different than what is true this year, come out and learn why!!

Other Perspectives

The Summit is an inclusive event that includes stakeholder groups (Multi-Family, Housing Authorities, Government, Hospitality, Health Care to name a few), suppliers, researchers and pest management professionals in an information rich environment. We expect nearly half of our attendees to come from sectors outside the pest management industry which makes this meeting quite different from typical pest management gatherings. Learn how each group views the bed bug issue from their unique perspective and understand what that means for your business.

 

Value

Our all-inclusive price covers all food, sessions, events and receptions with the registration fee, and the easy access location means that you can gain all these benefits without breaking your budget. Even the first-class facilities of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare are at a special, discounted rate (and include free airport shuttles and other amenities) to make sure you get the value you are looking for when attending a learning event. Click here for Summit Hotel Information!

Network, Network, Network

You will have multiple opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the speakers, other attendees and suppliers in both formal and informal settings. The Summit will present you with the chance to share your knowledge, learn from others and explore business opportunities.

Where is Everyone?

They are listening to the speakers!! Ask past attendees of last year’s Summit and they will tell you the masses are engaged. When our sessions run, all attendees and exhibitors pack the rooms. It was amazing not to find anyone wandering the halls—the content is so riveting. Keeping fresh content is key to us and we work very hard leading up to the meeting to ensure that your experience is like all past BedBug Central events.

Unparalleled Speaker Line-Up

Twenty-four of the leading researchers and thought leaders working on bed bug issues and management are on this year’s panel. Even if you have seen some of the speakers at other events, there will be new information and new speakers that you have not had a chance to hear this year. The Unique speaker line-up includes:

Dr Changlu Wang – Rutgers University
Christian E. Hardigree – UNLV
Jeffrey White – BedBug Central
Richard Cooper – BedBug Central
Coby Schal – North Carolina State University
Dr. Dini Miller – Virginia Tech University
Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann – Cornell University
Dr. Joshua Benoit – Yale University
Kenneth F. Haynes – University of Kentucky
Dr. Michael F. Potter – University of Kentucky
Peter Trentacoste – Northern Kentucky University
Philip G. Koehler – University of Florida
Rudolf H. Scheffrahn – University of Florida
Stephen Doggett – Westmead Hospital Sydney Australia
Dr. Stephen Kells – University of Minnesota
Wayne Walker – University of Florida
Richard Naylor – University of Sheffield
Oliver Madge – Bed Bug Foundation
Gail Getty–University of California, Berkeley
Dr. Susan Jones – The Ohio State University
Dr. Caleb Adler M.D.
U.S. Congressman Robert Dold
Sean Rollo – Structural Pest Management Association of British Columbia

New Sessions not found elsewhere

Some of our new sessions include- Social Issues & the Psychological Impact of Bed Bugs, Bed Bugs without Beds: Tackling Bed Bugs in Offices, Retail & Public Spaces and An International Perspective: Utilizing the Best Bed Bugs Strategies from Around the World.  To see the full conference program, CLICK HERE.

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BedBug Central is in the House!

Who knew bed bugs could be so much fun? Last year’s attendees left as raving fans from the action packed, energy filled atmosphere. When BedBug Central is in the house the meeting has a unique energy making it fun for everyone. From our unique beer tasting event featuring eight different beers, a unique EXPOCentral trade floor and our new events like the Night with the Experts, you will have a fun experience. And we promise the BedBug Central staff will pamper you unlike any other conference you have experienced.

 

Unparalleled Media Attention

With two parking lots filled with satellite trucks and media vans, last year many called the media coverage a “circus”, others compared it to a Super Bowl. Whatever you call it, the media attention was unlike any seen in our industry to date. And this just creates an incredible atmosphere with exposure for our industry and for each of you. Be part of what we anticipate again to be the greatest one-day exposure on the topic of bed bugs in the country and the world.

Improve your Business

Whether you are new to bed bugs or have an established program, you are sure to come away with technical, product and marketing ideas that will help you grow your business and improve your profitability. And if you use bed bug services, you will better understand how to work with your service provider and get the best results for your dollar.

 

Who Should Attend:

  • Company Owners and Senior Management

  • Technical Directors

  • Bed Bug Managers and Technicians

Also – Property Management, Housing Directors, Facility Managers and anyone charged with remediating, preventing and managing the risk of bed bugs.

Register Now and ensure your spot at what will be the largest and most important conference dealing with bed bugs this year.

Need More information or have questions??  You can reach us here  Summit@BedBugCentral.com or call 1-877-411-1142.