{"id":42751,"date":"2022-08-26T13:06:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T13:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=42751"},"modified":"2022-09-20T09:00:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T09:00:27","slug":"pia-symposium-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/pia-symposium-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"PIA Symposium 2023!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The skydiving world is excited to come together for the greatest skydiving show on earth in Reno, Nevada! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09086-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09086-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09086-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09086-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09086.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Have dreams of being part of a state, provincial, national, or World Record? <br>Melissa Nelson Lowe teaches you the steps!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This year will be an extra-special gathering of the clans, after three years. Normally PIA Symposiums are held every 2 years but the 2021 event was canceled due to Covid.<\/strong> <strong>Everyone is excited to get together again!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve never attended a PIA Symposium before or you\u2019re thinking of attending, here\u2019s everything you need to know&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PIA Symposium &#8211; Is It Worth Going?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love skydiving, then you\u2019ll want to be in Reno! Every major skydiving manufacturer will be there as well as some of the biggest names (<em>and<\/em> <em>personalities<\/em>) pushing the boundaries of the sport. Here are some of the highlights you can expect:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Meet the thought leaders advancing the sport&nbsp;<\/li><li>Meet the manufacturers and learn about new product innovations<\/li><li>Attend workshops on every conceivable topic, from freeflying, demo jumps, rigging and sponsorships\u2026 it\u2019s endless!<\/li><li>Attend parties, dinners and social events. <em>Did we mention parties?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><li>Swag, swag, and bag-fulls of swag!&nbsp;<\/li><li>Attend celebration dinners for major skydiving awards<\/li><li>Enjoy \u201cFireside Chats\u201d with some of the most fascinating personalities in skydiving<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-08060-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-08060-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-08060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-08060-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-08060.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Looking for better openings? <br>Beau Riebe of Performance Designs will walk you through his entire packing process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn from the Best and the Brightest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA Symposium is as much substance as it is style &#8211; learn from the brightest minds in the industry today on almost every topic imaginable. This PIA Symposium will feature a speaking room dedicated to sport skydiving, rigging, technical, business management, military, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we went to press the following seminars and speakers are confirmed but more are being added daily so check the links for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/seminarPIA_2019-08138-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/seminarPIA_2019-08138-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/seminarPIA_2019-08138-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/seminarPIA_2019-08138-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/seminarPIA_2019-08138.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43148\" width=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dan-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-27-2-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEMINARS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43149\" width=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bill-low-PIA2023_SpeakerSpotlight-02.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are confirmed topics,  see the live list of the evolving seminar schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/events\/schedule-of-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2022 Fatality Summary<\/li><li>Observations From the Road: Downsizing<\/li><li> The Art of Big Ways<\/li><li>Behind The Scenes of Judging<\/li><li>Sponsorship. How to Get Sponsors and Conduct Ourselves<\/li><li>Top 3 Things I&#8217;ve Learned as a National Director<\/li><li>Cultural Alignment Within Doctrine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hannah Albrecht<\/li><li>Kamuran Bayrasli<\/li><li>Ron Bell<\/li><li>Ian Bobo<\/li><li>Bill Booth<\/li><li>Robert Fieldman<\/li><li>Kevin Gibson<\/li><li>Ronnie Hughan<\/li><li>James La Barrie<\/li><li>Jim McCormick<\/li><li>Catherine Mollmann<\/li><li>Marc Nadeau<\/li><li>Melissa Nelson-Lowe<\/li><li>Julien Peelman<\/li><li>Ricardo Pettena<\/li><li>Beau Riebe<\/li><li>Ed Scott<\/li><li>Todd Shoebotham<\/li><li>Jay Stokes<\/li><li>Noah Watts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the latest list of confirmed speakers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/events\/confirmed-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/packing-demo-PIA_2019-07357-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/packing-demo-PIA_2019-07357-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/packing-demo-PIA_2019-07357-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/packing-demo-PIA_2019-07357-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/packing-demo-PIA_2019-07357.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When and Where?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PIA Symposium will be hosted in Reno, Nevada from Monday, February 27th through Friday, March 3rd, 2023. The event will be hosted at the incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caesars.com\/silver-legacy-reno?utm_campaign=GMB&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_term=silverlegacyresortcasino&amp;utm_content=resorthotel\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Legacy Resort Casino<\/a> &#8211; a Caesar\u2019s property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room Rates are US$80 Sunday through Thursday and $145 for Friday and Saturday night.&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/event\/50305133\/owner\/49883457\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to book your room!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07340-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07340-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07340-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07340-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07340.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>PIA Symposium brings together the leaders of the rigging world<br>Whatever you want to know\u2026 it&#8217;s here!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Does It Cost?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration fees for the full symposium are $310 for Full and Sustaining Members of PIA and $340 for Affiliate or non-members of PIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Bird Discount<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration rates are reduced by $100 until October 1st 2022! Register early to pay $210 (Members) or $240 (non members)&nbsp;at the Early Bird discounted rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registration fees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PIA Symposium Event Bag<\/li><li>PIA Symposium Jersey by <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manufactoryapparel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manufactory Apparel<\/a><\/li><li>Entry to Opening Ceremonies<\/li><li>Entry to Expo Hall&nbsp;<\/li><li>Access to all seminars and workshops<\/li><li>Closing Dinner (formal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expo Hall Entry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day Passes are available for $7 which permits entry to the Expo Hall exclusively. This ticket does not include access to seminars or workshops and does not include welcome pack, jersey or event bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07566-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07566-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07566-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07566-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07566.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>PIA Symposium is the world&#8217;s largest skydiving tradeshow featuring manufacturers from all over the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day Passes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day passes can be purchased for $110, which give access to the Expo Hall and all seminars and workshops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Attend for Free<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a way to gain full access to the PIA Syposium at no cost by becoming a featured speaker or by being a volunteer!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers Receive:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free event registration<\/li><li>A ticket to the Closing Dinner&nbsp;<\/li><li>Free long-sleeved jersey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in becoming a speaker? Speakers receive complimentary registration.  <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/events\/seminar-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply here!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteers receive:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free event registration<\/li><li>Discounted room rates (Sunday-Thurs $64 and Friday- Saturday $116)<\/li><li>A ticket to the Closing Dinner&nbsp;<\/li><li>Free long-sleeved jersey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in becoming a volunteer for PIA Symposium 2023? Please submit your interest to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.pia.com\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-07484-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42761\" width=\"875\" height=\"386\"\/><figcaption>See the latest innovations and speak with the masterminds creating the gear worn at DZs worldwide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to <strong>Get There<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The airport servicing Reno is the Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Any Questions?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us! We\u2019re happy to answer any questions you may have about where to stay, what to do and what to expect at PIA Symposium 2023. <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please e-mail us here!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>More details at the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/event\/2023-pia-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Symposium page o<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/event\/2023-pia-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pia.com\/event\/2023-pia-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> the PIA website<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09672-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09672-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09672-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09672-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PIA_2019-09672.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Symposium is a chance to catch up with your skydiving buddies&#8230; <br>&#8230;did we mention parties?!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_plus_widget sfsi_plus_shortcode_container\"><div 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