The 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo runs from April 23-25 at Music City Center in Nashville , Tennessee .

On Sunday , April 23 , at 2:15 p . m ., the Convention & Expo kicks off with a welcome from Stephen Kaminski , President and CEO , National Propane Gas Association .

Author and speaker Jon Acuff will deliver the Keynote address on Sunday , April 23 , at 3 p . m . Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books , including his most recent , “ Soundtracks , The Surprising Solution to Overthinking ,” published in more than twenty languages . When he ’ s not writing , Acuff can be found on a stage , as one of INC ’ s Top 100 Leadership Speakers . He ’ s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences , colleges and companies around the world including FedEx , Nissan , Microsoft , Lockheed Martin , Chick-fil-A , Nokia and Comedy Central . Known for his insights wrapped in humor , Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville . For over 20 years he ’ s also helped some of the biggest brands tell their story , including The Home Depot , Bose , and Staples . His fresh perspective on life has given him the opportunity to write for Reader ’ s Digest , Fast Company , The Harvard Business Review and Time Magazine . He lives outside Nashville .

The PROPANE Energy for Everyone brand positions propane as a modern , innovative fuel that is part of the larger clean energy solution . Decision makers are acknowledging the positive role that propane can play in meeting America ’ s needs for affordable energy while protecting the environment . In the Infrastructure and Jobs Act , for example , Congress

Tucker Perkins , PERC president and CEO .

Jon Acuff , keynote speaker .

identified propane as an emerging alternative fuel and made propane projects eligible for billions of dollars . But how can we make sure propane gets its due ? On Sunday , April 23 , at 2:30 p . m ., Tucker Perkins , president and CEO of PERC , will deliver the PERC Update , talking about how to tell the world how propane is providing the energy that benefits users and the environment for a fraction of the cost of the alternatives . It is time for our industry to join forces to meet this challenge and tell the story that needs to be told .

“ Effective Public Speaking : Techniques to Convey , Convince , and to Inspire Action ,” a Women in Propane Roundtable , will be held on Monday , April 24 , from 3:30 p . m . to 5 p . m .

Charge up your communication skills in this interactive , roundtable session hosted by the Women in Propane Council . Learn how to structure stories to support your key point , try out metaphors for emphasis , make key data pop , driver greater impact through contrast and structure , and more . Build your confidence and learn new techniques to inspire your next audience .

Bridget Piraino is a passionate advocate for the positive messaging and communications surrounding propane and for supporting women within the propane industry . As Vice President of Marketing and a core leadership team member at Anova , the remote tank monitoring solution provider , her work centers on promoting the digitalization of the propane industry . Piraino is incoming Vice Chair of the NPGA Women in Propane Council and spearheads its new webinar program . She is also an active member of the World LPG Association , serving as the digital technology partner of the LPG Talks Live webinar Program and World LPG Challenge . She serves on multiple National and State industry association committees . Audience members engage in roundtable discussions following her shared insights . The eleventh annual Roundtable Session is presented by the Women in Propane Council . Immediately after the Roundtable , continue the conversation with industry colleagues at the Networking Reception , 5-6 p . m ., hosted by Women in Propane . This reception is open to all Expo registrants .

For complete information on the convention and expo , visit www . npgaexpo . org / 2023 /. l FON

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