Conference Schedule
Schedule Subject to Change

Sunday, March 15

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Welcome Desk Open
Optional Badge Pick-Up
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Monday, March 16
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Welcome Desk Open
Badge Pick-Up

7:30 am – 8:30 am
 Breakfast
Alpine Ballroom

8:30 am – 9:45 am
General Business Meeting
Grand Ballroom

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Presentation Program Morning Session
Grand Ballroom

Save Notre-Dame de Paris : A Rope Access Story
Presented by Guérin Chatenet

The Dangers and Risks of Dropped Objects
Presented by Craig Aris

Panel Discussion
Manufacturer Innovations in Fiber Technology
Alyssa Plant, Teufelberger | Blair Williams, Edelrid | Jeremiah Wangsgard, Petzl | Rob Manson, Marlow | Tyler Mayer, CMC

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
Alpine Ballroom

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presentation Program Afternoon Session
Grand Ballroom

Movement to Reduce Repetitive Use Injury in Rope Access
Presented by Todd Medeiros & AJ Johansson

 Integrating Inspection Access Methods at Design or Construction Phases
Presented by Matt Bruno

Panel Discussion
Industry Expertise
Jeff Sams, Bridges | Christopher Nischan, Buildings | Troy Willson, Wind | Mike Lackman, Rescue | Erica Pacal, Ski

5:00 pm
Networking Mixer and Sponsor Showcase
Alpine Ballroom
Sponsored by:
MLR Ropes | Skyline Access
Skylotec North America | BlueWater Ropes

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Tuesday, March 17

7:00 am – 11:00 am
Welcome Desk Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
Alpine Ballroom

7:30 am – 8:30 am
Transfer to Petzl Technical Institute
2929 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT
Train Passes Provided

8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Demo & Workshop Series at Petzl Technical Institute

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch & Return Transfer
Train Passes Provided

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Coffee and Open Networking
Grand Ballroom A

Optional Educational Workshops
Grand Ballroom B & C

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Experience Documentation
Ever experienced challenges with a logbook on evaluation day?
Take part in an open forum discussing these challenges, the intent of the documentation,
and possible solutions to ease the process and for all involved parties.
Ballroom B

Regulations and Standards Update
Stay informed with the latest insights from the world of regulations and standards.
Ballroom C

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Members and Technician Resources
Join us for an in-depth review of SPRAT resources for membership and technicians,
with a thought towards what else SPRAT can do for you and the
members and technicians in your network.
Ballroom B

Rope Protection
Discover a comprehensive approach to identifying and implementing
effective methods for protecting ropes and surfaces.
Ballroom C

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Evaluation Session Hosting Resources
A review of the administrative process for hosting and the challenges
that new and veteran hosts might face before, during and after an Evaluation. 
Ballroom B

Supervisor Development
What makes a good supervisor? How can organizations better
facilitate supervisor development in their rope access programs?
Ballroom C

6:00 pm
Fall Proof After Party Hosted by Petzl
2929 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT
Train Passes Provided

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Wednesday, March 18

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
Alpine Ballroom

9:00 am – 10:30 am
SPRAT Committee Reports
Grand Ballroom

10:45 am – 11:45 pm
SPRAT Programs Overview
Grand Ballroom

12:00 pm
Lunch
Alpine Ballroom

Conference Concludes Following Lunch