NAPM's 2025 Annual Conference

“Building the Blueprint for a Bright Future 

February 11-13, 2025 (Golf Outing Feb 10)

TradeWinds Resort, St Pete Beach, Florida   

 

NAPM’s 2025 Annual Members Conference will be held on February 11-13, 2025 (golf outing on Feb 10) at the TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida.  For those who want to add on a few days of vacation at our conference resort venue, bring the family and enjoy some well-deserved R&R before or after the NAPM event – our special room block rate of $255.00/night base room rate (see below for other room type rates) at the TradeWinds Resort is guaranteed for conference attendees for February 9 to February 14 for as long as rooms are available!

Our 2025 Conference theme, "Building the Blueprint for a Bright Future," will focus on the transitional period we have entered as the USPS builds out its new processing and transportation network along with all the changes it will bring.  As the USPS continues to implement new Regional Processing & Distribution Centers (RPDCs), Local Processing Centers (LPCs) and Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs), there will be many changes besides new buildings.  The USPS is exploring changes in service standards with potential changes in entry times/locations, as well as changes in mail preparation and entry that could bring both challenges and opportunities for NAPM members.  On top of the Postal Service network changes, we are in the midst of the Postal Regulatory Commission's review of the USPS rate system, which will have significant impacts on how the USPS sets postage rates in the future (including workshare discounts).  Declines in mail volumes continue, putting pressure on the USPS' financial situation and on our members' businesses.  NAPM members need to be thinking ahead strategically and building their own blueprint for how their business will succeed during the transition and into the future.  

There is a lot going on in our industry and with the USPS that we need to stay on top of, and there is no better way to strategize for the future than the education and networking opportunities our event brings!   As always, our speakers will include senior USPS leadership and others responsible for postal regulatory and oversight.  Our education sessions will take a deeper dive into specific topics that are critical for our members.  Sessions also will focus on growth opportunities for our members, and our conference would not be complete without exhibits from our vendor member sponsors with the latest solutions.

Check back regularly for more specific information on the agenda, speakers and sponsors!

Conference Agenda Highlights (subject to change):

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

  • 7:00 - 8:30 am      Breakfast & Networking
  • 7:30 - 8:30 am      Conference Registration Desk open; Vendor Exhibit Hall open
  • 8:30 - 9:30 am      NAPM Business Meeting (Members only)
  • 9:30 - 10:00 am    Sponsor Presentations
  • 10:00 - 10:45 am  Vendor Visits & Break
  • 10:45 - 12:15 pm  NAPM Business Meeting (Members only) Part 2
  • 12:15 - 1:30 pm    Lunch and Vendor Visits (conference now open to all attendees)
  • 1:30 - 1:45 pm      NAPM Awards & Recognition
  • 1:45 - 2:45 pm      Keynote Speaker -- Tim Curtis, Navistone
  • 2:45 - 3:10 pm      Sponsor Presentations
  • 3:10 - 4:00 pm      Vendor Visits & Break
  • 4:00 - 5:00 pm      USPS Network & Service Changes (Mark Kolb, United Mailing Service; Steve Krejcik, PBPS; Michelle Zalewski, ALG Worldwide)
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm      Conference Welcome Reception (hosted by NAPM Annual Conference Sponsors)

Wed., Feb. 12, 2025

  • 7:00 - 8:30 am      Breakfast & Networking
  • 7:30 am                Vendor Exhibit Hall open
  • 9:00 - 10:00 am    Keynote Speaker:  Margaret Pepe, Exec. Dir., Product Mgmt., USPS
  • 10:00 - 10:20 am  Sponsor Presentations
  • 10:20 - 11:00 am  Vendor Visits & Break
  • 11:00 - 12:00 pm  Featured Speaker:  Gov., Amber McReynolds, Chair, USPS Board of Governors
  • 12:00 - 1:15 pm    Lunch & Vendor Visits
  • 1:15 - 2:15 pm      Promotions & Incentives (Rose Flanagan, Data-Mail; Adam Scott, PBPS; Jerry Porter, Mail Services)
  • 2:15 - 3:15 pm      Keynote Speaker:  Sharon Owens, Vice President, Pricing & Costing, USPS
  • 3:15 - 3:30 pm      Vendor Visits & Break
  • 3:30 - 5:30 pm      Table Topics Networking Activity & Happy Hour

Thurs., Feb. 13, 2025

  • 7:00 - 8:30 am      Breakfast & Networking
  • 8:00 am                Vendor Exhibits Open
  • 8:30 - 9:30 am      USPS Office of Inspector General Audit Findings -- USPS RPDC Implementation (Todd Watson, USPS OIG)
  • 9:30 - 10:30 am    Transportation Optimization  (Greg Reed, NSRMCA; Adam Scott, PBPS; Tom Brandtner, Traffix; Brett Smith, Arrive; Al Rosette, ITS Logistics
  • 10:30 - 10:45 am  Vendor Visits & Break
  • 10:45 - 11:30 am   Jim Sauber, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
  • 11:30 - 12:00 pm   Conference Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

Conference Registration is Closed!  Registration for the 2025 NAPM Annual Conference is now Closed! 

Contact Andy Phillips for more details!  And stay tuned for more information to come on this key NAPM event, including great speakers, education and information sessions, networking opportunities, and more!