Registration is now open for the 2016 PEI Women Conference, which is scheduled for May 12-13, 2016. The event will be held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. A welcome reception and dinner is slated for the evening of May 11.

Speakers for the event include Natalie Stavas, M.D., John Eichberger, Stacey Hanke, Vicki Hitzges and Bob Renkes.

Stavas will kick off the Conference with her compelling story, “Running Toward Chaos.” Her constructive insights, which are derived from her experience as a first-responder at the Boston Marathon bombing, cover the importance of altruism along with strategies for conquering fear and finding meaning in a chaotic world.

Eichberger, executive director of The Fuel Institute, a non-profit, independent think tank, will focus on "The Future of Fuels." Renkes, the executive vice president of PEI, will speak on “Outrageous Predictions About the Industry: True or False?”

Hanke, a mentor and author, will present on "Speak to Be Heard! Influencing Others to Take Action" and offer a breakout session entitled "Yes You Can!" Hitzges, a former news anchor and talk show host, will speak on "Attitude Schmattitude: How to Stay Positive" and " New Tricks: Conquer the Challenge of Change."

The PEI Women Conference early registration fee is $495 for PEI Women members and $595 for non-members (non-member fee includes lifetime PEI Women membership). These registration fees are valid until March 11, 2016, after which the rates rise to $595/$695. To register for the event or to view a detailed schedule for the conference, visit www.pei.org/womenconference. Questions regarding PEI Women Conference registration should be directed to Sondra Sutton at (918) 236-3967 or ssutton@pei.org.

The room rate for a traditional king room for the PEI Women Conference is $169 for Monday, May 9, through Thursday, May12; and $269 Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. The room rate for a deluxe petite balcony room is $219 for Monday, May 9, through Thursday, May12; and $319 Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14.

Reservations can be made by calling 504-571-4626 and referecing the PEI Women Conference. A hotel registration link can also be found on at www.pei.org/womenconference and toggling on the Conference Hotel tab.

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information, email Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.