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The next CPS Technical Conference will be held at the Lake Placid Conference and Convention Center from Tuesday, May 6 – Thursday, May 8, 2025.
(Pre-conference for Instructors only on Tuesday, May 6)
Agenda
Tentative Schedule (subject to time changes):
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pre-Conference (CPS Instructors Only - Separate Registration Required)
6 - 8 p.m. Welcome Reception (Open to All Registered Conference Attendees)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Full Day of Conference Sessions & Exhibit Hall with Child Restraint Manufacturers (includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks)
Thursday, May 8, 2025
8:40 a.m. - 11:05 p.m. Half Day of Conference Sessions & Exhibit Hall with Child Restraint Manufacturers (includes breakfast and refreshment break)
Registration
Registration is now open on Eventbrite. This conference is only open to Child Passenger Safety Technicians & Instructors whose certification is in good standing. Approved speakers and exhibitors are also eligible to attend.
** This event is limited to 500 attendees. Register early to reserve your spot! **
Registration Fees:
$50 for Instructor-Only Pre-Conference Session
$210 for Regular Conference Registration
Early Registration:
The cutoff date for early registration rate is 3/31/25; registrations made on or after 4/1/25 will be assessed a late registration fee of $10.
Late Registrations:
A $10 late fee will apply to registrations made on or after 4/1/25. Only credit card payments will be accepted for orders made on or after 4/1/25 - there will be no option to pay by check when registering after 3/31/25.
Instructor-Only Pre-Conference Description:
Join us for an engaging pre-conference designed to keep Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructors up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. This session will explore the new CPS curriculum, including key changes and enhancements as well as reviewing important updates to instructor policies and procedures for administering GTSC-sponsored CPS trainings.
Instructors will learn about implementing the National Digital Check Form during a certification class, including use of the new training app. There will also be a brief overview of the CPST Hybrid Curriculum model, offering insights on how to effectively integrate in-person and online learning components for a comprehensive training.
Through engaging activities led by highly qualified instructors from across the country, you’ll have the opportunity to test your CPS knowledge, collaborate with your fellow instructors, and engage in practical strategies that directly align with your everyday work as a CPST-I.
Come prepared with your new Instructor Guide and enjoy a session packed with valuable information, interactive discussions, and practical tools to elevate your child passenger safety skills.
Pre-Conference Instructors: Sarah Haverstick, Courtney Barry, Jennifer Booge and Lonny Haschel
Refunds
The deadline for submitting a refund request has passed. We are no longer processing refunds.
Please note that the deadline for cancelling any related hotel rooms has also passed. You can try contacting the hotel to request to cancel your room but reimbursement is not promised after the deadline of April 14.
Registration fees/lodging fees for no shows or cancellations made after 4/14/25 are not eligible for GTSC reimbursement and will be the responsibility of the registering guest.
Lodging
Lodging covered for eligible attendees only
Hotel stays for eligible* conference attendees are covered by the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards (NYSATSB) on the following dates:
- Monday, 5/5/25
A limited number of rooms are available exclusively for those registered to attend the 5/6 Instructor Training Pre-Conference. NYSATSB will only cover the cost of rooms on this date for those registered and attend the Conference and the Instructor Meeting Pre-Conference. - Tuesday, 5/6/25
- Wednesday, 5/7/25
Who is eligible for NYSATSB covered rooms?
- CPS Conference attendees who are NYS Certified CPS Technicians or Instructors. Registrant's CPS certification must be in good standing for room to be covered by NYSATSB.
- Approved Exhibitors and Speakers.
Fees for rooms reserved for anyone other than those listed above will be the responsibility of the registrant.
For questions regarding eligibility, please email [email protected].
How to make reservations?
All lodging reservations must be made via the Lake Placid Convention Bureau’s Central Reservation System. Rooms reserved using any method other than this link will not be covered.
Reservation cutoff date
Lodging cutoff is Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5pm. After this date, all rooms will be released back to hotels and reservations will be accepted based on availability.
Reservation cancellations
All lodging cancellations must be made by 5pm on Monday, April 14, 2025. Any no shows or cancellations made after 5pm on April 14, 2025 will be the responsibility of the registering guest.