Details
September 10 - 12, 2026
Fall Beach Seminar
Technical Sessions
Best Western Plus
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
OPCA Fall Beach Seminar 2026
September 10–11, 2026 • Newport, Oregon
CEUs to Be Applied: WA + OR Thursday Golf & Fishing Add-Ons
Why Attend
Connect with pest management professionals from across the region while enjoying education, networking, and the Oregon Coast. Join us for optional golf and fishing on Thursday, followed by a full day of technical education on Friday.
New Event Location
Best Western Plus
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Book Your Hotel Room
Reserve your guestroom using the OPCA group link below. The cutoff date to receive the group rate is August 11, 2026. Early reservations are encouraged.
Book Hotel Rooms Cutoff: August 11, 2026
Group Rates
- Hillside — One King or Two Queen Beds: $159.00
- Ocean View — One King or Two Queen Beds: $199.00
Registration Now Open
Reserve your spot for the OPCA Fall Beach Seminar. Golf and fishing add-ons have limited availability, and fishing boat seating is extremely limited.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, September 10 — Golf & Fishing
Optional Activities Kick off Fall Beach with your choice of optional golf or deep-sea fishing. Advance registration is required, and space is limited for both activities.
Golf Details
- $145 per person
- First tee time: 10:00 AM
- Tee times staggered every 10 minutes
- Mulligans and additional fundraising add-ons available
- Golf proceeds support the OPCA Scholarship
Fishing Details
- Deep-sea fishing with Dockside Charters
- $150 per person
- Crab pots included
- Meet time: 6:30 AM
- Fishing boat seating is extremely limited
Friday, September 11 — Technical Education
Six Educational Sessions Friday features a full day of technical education addressing pest identification, inspection, treatment, customer communication, and management strategies. CEU credits will be applied in Washington and Oregon.
Educational Program
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast & Vendor Booths |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Welcome & Vendor Interviews |
| 8:45 – 9:45 | Biting Mites Andrew Sutherland, Ph.D, BCE |
| 9:45 – 10:45 | Social Wasps Andrew Sutherland, Ph.D, BCE |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break & Vendor Booths |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Cockroaches & Commercial Kitchens Ray VanderLouw, A.C.E |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch • OPCA Member Update • Golf Awards |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | I’m Getting Bit: Delusional Parasitosis in Pest Management Adam Hiddleson, A.C.E. |
| 2:00 – 2:15 | Break & Vendor Booths |
| 2:15 – 3:15 | Termites Larston Hanson |
| 3:15 – 4:15 | Eight Legs & Uninvited Guests: A Crawl on the Wild Side Lisa Eppler |
| 4:15 – 4:30 | Wrap-Up & Door Prizes |
Join Us on the Oregon Coast!
Don't miss two days of technical education, networking, and optional golf and fishing at the OPCA Fall Beach Seminar. Fishing boat seating is extremely limited, and our hotel room block closes August 11. Register early to secure your preferred activities and accommodations.
