Registration is open for the 2017 Young Executives Winter Conference, scheduled Feb. 9-10, 2017, at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida. A kick-off dinner is slated for the evening prior, Feb. 8, at A1A Ale Works.

Speakers will be Ryan Estis and Robert Renkes. Estis will speak on “The Communication Revolution,” and Renkes will offer his final “Industry Growth and Outlook.”

Estis is the former chief strategy officer for a $200 million division of McCann-Erickson Advertising. He serves as the chief experience officer in his growing training and development organization. A leading expert on business performance, leadership, sales effectiveness and the future of work, Estis has been recognized as one of the best keynote speakers in America by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Coach Mike Ditka and Marcus Buckingham.

Renkes is executive vice president and general counsel of the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) and the "Yoda" of all things petroleum equipment. He began his career with PEI in 1979 and has served in his present position since 1987. Renkes will retire in July 2017.

The Young Executives Winter Conference early registration fee is $495 for PEI Young Executives members and $595 for nonmembers (nonmember fee includes lifetime Young Executives membership). Spouses or guests may attend for $125, which includes all meals and receptions. Early registration fees are valid until Dec. 16. To register or view a conference schedule, click here. Questions regarding Young Executives Winter Conference registration should be directed to Sondra Sutton at (918) 236-3967 or ssutton@pei.org.

The negotiated room rate for the Young Executives Winter Conference is $229 per night. Reservations may be made by calling (888) 213-8903 and referencing the PEI Young Executives Conference. The discounted room rates are valid until Jan. 14. The Casa Monica Hotel is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America and was designated among the “Top Hotels in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler and a “Best Destination Weddings Hotel in US" by Fodor's Travel.

PEI’s Young Executives Program is open to full-time employees of any PEI member company who are between the ages of 21 and 45. The cost for a lifetime membership in Young Executives is $100.

Founded in 1951, PEI comprises 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, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.