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March 29, 2026

Summer Leadership Conference

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) and Mid-Atlantic Petroleum Distributors’ Association (MAPDA) are co-hosting the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference! We invite you to join us in Avalon, NJ, to kick off the summer with great leadership seminars and networking opportunities.

Conference Schedule
The conference will open with a Welcome Reception on Sunday afternoon. Monday will feature breakfast, a leadership seminar, and the Shore Social reception. This new upscale group reception will include food stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and live music (featuring the PPA Ramblers). The conference will conclude on Tuesday morning with breakfast and the second part of the leadership seminar.
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Leadership Program:
Kyle Vowinkel (FBI Special Agent)
On Patriots Day 2013, the Boston Marathon turned from triumph to tragedy when two bombs exploded at the finish line. Amid chaos, FBI negotiator Kyle Vowinkel was called—not to fight—but to end the terror with words. What followed was a powerful lesson: communication, empathy, and emotional control can transform confrontation into cooperation.
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Conference Registration

$275 per person

Conference registration includes access to the business seminars, breakfast, and receptions. 
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Hotel Information

ICONA Avalon (7849 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202)
Starting at $329 per night (plus tax & resort fees)

Book Online or by Phone: (609) 368-5155 using group code PAPetroleum2026
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Conference Sponsors

Thank you to the following companies that have committed to sponsoring the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference.
 
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