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2026 CPIA Leadership Conference

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2026 CPIA Leadership Conference
2026 CPIA Leadership Conference
ProConnect 360 CONFERENCE
Sun, September 27, 2026 — Wed, September 30, 2026
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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

You are invited to join us again for the sixth annual CPIA Leadership Conference at W Nashville, a luxury hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This is a prime opportunity to network, improve your technical knowledge and share information with your peers. Whether you are already a CPIA member or eager to know more about the association and its many benefits, this is the event for you. We welcome commercial painting contractors and associated professionals, including architects, engineers, interior designers and asset owners.


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Registration: Open
Event Dates
SEP
27
SUNDAY
to
SEP
30
WEDNESDAY
Registration Closes
September 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Location
Address
W Nashville
300 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN  USA
Summary Agenda
2026 AGENDA
Sunday, September 27
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration Opens
8:30 AM
Industry Partner Exchange Set-Up
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Introduction to Peer Groups
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
First-timer Reception
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Opening Reception
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dinner
Monday, September 28
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Keynote
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The Economic Flip: What AI Means for the Future of the Trades (And Why You Are Now a Software Engineer)
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Using AI (Part 1)
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
AI in Action: Practical Applications Across Your Business Moderated by Ryan Moore
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Using AI (Contractor's Panel) Moderated by Ryan Moore
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Break
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
A Private Rooftop Concert
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
AI Workshop
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Reception
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dinner
Tuesday, September 29
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Industry Forecast: Opportunities & Challenges in Commercial Painting
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Scaling to the Next Level: Strategic Moves That Drive Growth
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Stop Leading Everyone the Same: Adapting Your Leadership to Build Accountability
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Break
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Explore Music City
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Driving Growth Panel Discussion - Moderated By Craig Bell
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Expanding Your Service Offerings: The Business Opportunity in Wallcoverings
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
A Brush with Destiny: Succession Planning for You
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Driving Productivity & Accountabilty Panel
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Business Development Mastery: Building a Strong Pipeline
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
From Ideas to Execution: Your 12-Month Action Plan
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Benchmark Presentation (Invite Only)
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Reception
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dinner
Wednesday, September 30
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Peer Group Meetings
Selection Options
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Registration Options
Contractor Members
Contractor Members
$ 1,499.00 

Attendees with a current CPIA Membership.

 
Contractor Non-Members Combo
Contractor Non-Members Combo
$ 1,799.00 

Non-Members of CPIA - This registration includes a CPIA basic contractor membership.

 
Significant Other/Spouse
Significant Other/Spouse
$ 899.00 

For non-contractor guests accompanying conference Contractor attendees. This item is offered as an add-on when registering as a Contractor.

 
Industry Suppliers (CPIA Partner)
Industry Suppliers (CPIA Partner)
$ 1,899.00 

Industry Supplier registration. This is for an existing CPIA Partner.

 
Industry Suppliers (non-CPIA Partner)
Industry Suppliers (non-CPIA Partner)
$ 2,399.00 

Industry Supplier registration. This is for a non-CPIA Partner.

 
Supplier Significant Other/Spouse
Supplier Significant Other/Spouse
$ 999.00 

For non-contractor guests accompanying conference Industry Supplier attendees. This item is offered as an add-on when registering as a Industry Supplier.

 
Tabletop Exhibitor (CPIA Partner)
Tabletop Exhibitor (CPIA Partner)
$ 5,399.00 

Tabletop Exhibitor who is an existing CPIA Partner. Includes tabletop and one complimentary registration: Industry Suppliers (CPIA Partner). Additional delegates can register as Industry Suppliers (CPIA Partner).

 
Tabletop Exhibitor (non-CPIA Partner)
Tabletop Exhibitor (non-CPIA Partner)
$ 9,399.00 

Tabletop Exhibitor who is a non-CPIA Partner. Includes tabletop and one complimentary registration: Industry Suppliers (non-CPIA Partner). Also includes an Influencer Industry Partner Membership. Additional delegates can register as Industry Suppliers (non-CPIA Partner).

 
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