WOA 50th ANNIVERSARY -- Sowing The Seeds

"It's not just about technical issues, but management issues, as well. And the networking that happens at these meetings should never be underestimated," he notes. "I often learn just as much at a breakfast with my colleagues as I do at an educational seminar."

Long-time Attendee

Frank Stillo, chairman and CEO of Sandy Alexander and past WOA board president, shares the same sentiments. "I've attended the conference over the past 30 years and they have always delivered something of value to me personally, to my peers and to other people in the industry. The association has been very helpful to me in my career. You always come away with new ideas to do your job a little better."