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Conferences

The Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems (CERIS) at Purdue University is honored to announce the 2026 CERIS Spring Conference in Portland, Oregon.
This annual conference is dedicated to product registration related systems managed by CERIS:
ALSTAR - Accepted Labels State Tracking and Repository
NPIRS – National Pesticide Information Retrieval System
PRRCS – Program for Regulatory, Reporting, and Certification Services
Designed to address system functionality, program updates, current development efforts, items to be pushed to production (during/post conference), while providing users the opportunity to explore the systems in a NEW comprehensive hands-on workshop format, test and provide feedback on system developments, propose future projects, while networking with fellow registrants and regulatory professionals.

Whether you come for the innovation, networking, or the breathtaking scenery, this is the event you’ve been waiting for.

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

April 21 – 23, 2026
Portland, Oregon

Agenda:

CURRENT AGENDA- Agenda subject to change as session topics and times are confirmed

Registration:

Regular Registration (February 1-April 10, 2026)$850
On-site Registration (April 21-23, 2026)$1,000 full / $350 daily

Location / Lodging:

Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
319 SW Pine Street
Portland, OR 97204-2726

There is a room block at the Embassy Suites Portland Downtown where the conference is taking place. The special rate is $164/night and will be offered until March 21, 2026. You should be able to select your check-in and check-out dates at the top of the page.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY

NEW for 2026:

Improved Conference Format
Incorporated Educational Tour
Integrated Product Development and Submission Workshop
Mobile Conference App
Product Management Tools
System Worksheets
User Identified Sessions

Frequently Asked Questions:

FAQ DOCUMENT

Sponsorships:

If you wish to be a sponsor, please email Amanda Shields at alschrei@purdue.edu
SPONSORSHIP DOCUMENT

Sponsorship
Level		 Amount Availability Benefits
PLATINUM LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP
Thank You: Scientific & Regulatory Consultants, Inc 		$3,500 0
  • Logo placement as a Platinum Sponsor on printed and electronic promotional items
  • Recognition on social media
  • Space for Display at Conference (6ft table space)
  • ONE FREE Conference Registration
GOLD TOUR / WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP
Thank You: Bayer CropScience 		$2,500 1
  • Logo placement as a Gold Sponsor on printed and electronic promotional items
  • Recognition on social media
  • Space for Display at Conference (3ft table space)
  • HALF-OFF ONE Conference Registration
SILVER BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP
(ALL DAY)		 $2,000 3
  • Logo placement as a Silver Sponsor on printed and electronic promotional items
  • Recognition on social media
  • $150 OFF ONE Conference Registration
BRONZE BREAK SPONSORSHIP $1,500 6
  • Logo placement as a Bronze Sponsor on printed and electronic promotional items
  • Recognition on social media

Additional Information:

For additional program information, contact:
Questions regarding content of the program please email Tim Deppen at tdeppen@purdue.edu
Questions regarding registration and payment please email confreg@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

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