2026 LPESA Spring Conference

May 13-14, 2026

Mandeville, LA 70433

The Greystone

935 Clausel Street

Mandeville, LA 70448

Conference Schedule:

Wednesday, May 13 - Day 1

The Greystone

835 Clausel Street

Mandeville, LA 70448

12:00pm - Registration

1:00pm - 5:00pm - Conference Technical Program

LPESA Social Event

6:00pm - 9:30 pm *Sponsored by Ergon, Diamond B, and Material Resources

Thursday, May 14 - Day 2

The Greystone

835 Clausel Street

Mandeville, LA 70448

7:00am - 8:30am - Registration/Breakfast

8:30am - 4:00pm - Conference Technical Program

***Conference times are tentative. Look to final agenda for confirmed times.

Tentative Agenda Topics (7 PDH’s):

Evolving Standards in Traffic Engineering

Legislative Updates Impacting Engineering & Public Works

Pavement Management - Local Success Story

Carbon Sequestration & Local Government Impacts

Leadership Bites: Why Invest in Leadership Training

NEPA Clearance: What Local Agencies Need to Know

National Weather Service - Disaster Preparedness for Local Agencies

Q&A: Local Bridges and Issues to Address

Drainage Cross-Drain Requirements

Full-Depth Reclamation: Practical Applications for Local Roads

GRS-IBS Bridge Technology: Louisiana Case Studies

Registration Fees:

$150.00 for LPESA Members

$150.00 for LPESA Associate Members

$225.00 for All Non-Members

Social Event on 5/13/26, Breakfast & Lunch on 5/14/26 included in registration fee.

***Registration Deadline: April 29, 2026. After this date, there will be an additional $25 charge per registration.

Registration Cancellation Notice:

If we do not have 72 hours advance notice of registration cancellation, your registration fee will be forfeited. Participant substitution is welcome.

Payments:

LPESA does not accept cash or credit card payments.

Make checks/money orders payable to LPESA. Mail checks to:

LPESA

4099 Gourrier Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443

ATTN: Victor Lockwood

Sponsorship Level Opportunities for LPESA Associate Members: **Booth space is limited-secure yours today!**

Bronze Level - $300 Includes a table top display & 1 paid conference attendee

Silver Level - $500 Includes a table top display & 2 paid conference attendees

Gold Level - $750 Includes a table top display, 3 paid conference attendees, & a 2-minute video shown during conference

Social Event Bar Level - $850 Includes a table top display, 3 paid conference attendees, & name recognition banner at the social event

Meal Event Level - $1500 Includes a table top display, 4 paid conference attendees, 10 minutes on the agenda to speak, & name recognition banner at the meal event (choose Breakfast, Lunch, or a Break at checkout)

Deadline for Sponsorships: April 28, 2026

You must be an LPESA Associate Member to have a sponsorship. You can always become a member! Contact Erich Ponti, LPESA Associate Member Representative, at 225-927-9737 or [email protected] for more information.

Conference Hotel:

Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Covington/Mandeville

101 Northpark Boulevard

Covington, LA 70443

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants on Tuesday, May12, 2026, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The block rate is $109 - $119 per night.

Group Block Name: LPESA Room Block

Call Hotel to Book at: 800-321-2211 or register using link:

Book your group rate for LPESA Room Block **Block rate closes Tuesday April 21, 2026**

Questions?: Contact the LTAP Office at 225-767-9717 or [email protected].